Getting To Know Myself :: Confessions Of An Introvert

When I was a kid, people sometimes called me “shy.” I hated those people…. At least, I hated them for that moment. I’m sure they weren’t trying to be mean, but I feel that I can speak for all introverts when I say that “shy” is always an offensive and unwelcome adjective. It conjures up … Continue reading Getting To Know Myself :: Confessions Of An Introvert →

“You Used To Be Awesome” and other depressing compliments Brett Favre will have to get used to…

Guys get so mad at athletes who stay in the game “too long.” I mean, we can harbor serious resentment for these dudes when they don’t retire at the "top of their game." As if, somehow, their career choice actually affects the quality of our lives. Brett is the most recent casualty of this, but … Continue reading “You Used To Be Awesome” and other depressing compliments Brett Favre will have to get used to… →

Why I’m Not Superman.

I think that the writer of the Superman story was a genius. I think this, primarily because they didn’t make their character a human (at least not one from earth). There are plenty of ways to explain an earthling having superpowers, as we have all seen in many a comic book or movie. He could … Continue reading Why I’m Not Superman. →

Holey Socks Batman!

So, I reached in my drawer this morning and pulled out a pair of socks. I slid one onto my foot and found that the heel of the sock is now flesh-colored. I thought, “I don’t remember that. Do I have hyper-color socks? Oh wait, that’s just my foot.” I had holey socks. So, just … Continue reading Holey Socks Batman! →

Conversations With A Mannequin

I hate going to the mall. Every time I walk through a mall I feel like I’m having an unspoken dialogue with the mannequins in the store windows. Mannequin - Hey… You’re jeans are too baggy. Me - What? Mannequin - You’re jeans are way too loose and your shirt has the wrong buttons. Me … Continue reading Conversations With A Mannequin →