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Doing things differently since 1984

Morning sir, can I buy some happiness?

I went to a convenience store (also known as a corner shop) this morning for a drink, and noticed an interesting theme about the offerings there.  I figured I could tell … Continue reading

March 21, 2014 · 4 Comments

Hobbits and Hard Times

Though it seems disloyal to talk about it during Doctor Who 50th Anniversary season, I have always been a big fan of Lord of the Rings.  The depth of the … Continue reading

November 25, 2013 · 5 Comments

It’s Time to Talk About Religion

Yes, that’s right.  I’m going to sit down and talk about religion.  Not in a scary way… I’m always trying to learn something, so maybe you can too.  Or maybe … Continue reading

September 3, 2013 · 12 Comments

If Life Was Like a Video Game

For a long time, I used to wish that life came with a remote-control.  You could pause it, rewind it, see what would be on next… it’d be so cool.  But … Continue reading

August 14, 2013 · 2 Comments

Lessons Learned from FreeCell

I am probably dating myself by writing this (and sealing my fate as Totally Lame), but can you remember back to the time before Minecraft, Angry Birds, and Bejeweled?  When … Continue reading

April 29, 2013 · 10 Comments

Time for a Pick-Me-Up

When a tragedy strikes us unexpectedly like the one that took place in Boston yesterday, it makes us pause and consider our humanity – its frailty, its potential for evil … Continue reading

April 16, 2013 · 7 Comments

Check Your Passions

So, at long last, Election 2012 is nearly over.  As mentioned here, I count this as much a cause for celebration as Thanksgiving. While feeling quite content about this upcoming … Continue reading

November 5, 2012 · 11 Comments

Bring On Autumn

Just because I like to be inconsistent, I’m not going to do a ground-breaking post today.  No new ideas here.  While the internet fills up with talk of politics, war, … Continue reading

September 11, 2012 · 17 Comments

Happiness

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about happiness…. One of the best pieces of advice I ever received was from my mother.  I was getting close to graduating high school … Continue reading

July 2, 2012 · 15 Comments

I Can’t Wait to Get Old

You’re all going to think that I’m crazy.  But ever since I was a kid, I’ve been looking forward to being an old lady. It started out when I noticed … Continue reading

May 24, 2012 · 12 Comments
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