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Savannah: A Crappy Poem
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Country Music Vocabulary for Teetotalers
Country music has a healthy (unhealthy?) relationship with alcohol. References abound, and moderation is optional. To get the most out
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Diversity and inclusivity. On June 23, 2024, I was schooled in it. *** It was partly sunny, comfortable, and windy
Thank God I Have a Brother
I don’t actually believe in God, but I do have a brother. And to whatever there is to thank for
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The Coolest Record Store in the World
On June 8, 2024, I had no idea I was going to meet somebody famous. In retrospect, at that record
Savannah: A Crappy Poem
Savannah, the one in Georgia I always have to check if there’s an h It was a pleasure to get
Florida: I Finally Get You
Dear Florida, I’ve never wanted to like you. And admirably, you’ve made that goal rather easy. To me, you’ve
The Bible in Public Schools: 5 Great Alternatives
I don’t live in Oklahoma, but I have heard that the state superintendent who mandated that public schools teach the
The Week I Got the Last Laugh
I say last laugh. But I have a feeling it’s the first of many. You see, it wasn’t easy choosing
Country Music Vocabulary for Teetotalers
Country music has a healthy (unhealthy?) relationship with alcohol. References abound, and moderation is optional. To get the most out
Diversity and Inclusivity: Less Talk, More Action
Diversity and inclusivity. On June 23, 2024, I was schooled in it. *** It was partly sunny, comfortable, and windy
Thank God I Have a Brother
I don’t actually believe in God, but I do have a brother. And to whatever there is to thank for
10 Tips for the Perfect Dad Bod
Dad bod. There’s no exact definition, but you know it when you see it—limited muscular definition up top and a
20 Haikus About Upstate New York
Those who’ve followed this blog closely have suggested that it’s time for some larger projects, i.e. the types that are
The Coolest Record Store in the World
On June 8, 2024, I had no idea I was going to meet somebody famous. In retrospect, at that record