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10 English Words You Didn’t Know
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How the Food Truck Saved the Hospital
“Thank God for the food truck,” said the charge nurse to no one in particular. It hadn’t been a great
My Personal Apology to West Virginia
Dear West Virginia, 1 You became a state in 1863. 2 A little late to the party, yes,
The 10 Best Southern Rock Songs
Southern rock saved the South. No, not in that way. Saved from haters—like me. But let’s be fair. It has
10 “Healthy” Coping Mechanisms
Navigating modern society ain’t for the faint of heart. Yes, you probably have food, shelter, and all that stuff. But
What Are the Northern Lights? (Plus 2 Bonus Songs)
On May 10, 2024, at a latitude of only 43° 5′ 23″ N, while hanging out in my backyard, I
I Just Wrote a Bro-Country Song!
Bro-country. It’s that style of country pop sung by dudes (bros), usually about women, beer, pickup trucks, guns, blue jeans,
The Truth About Nashville
This isn’t some sort of cold hard truth. It’s just the boring truth. Nashville, aka Music City, wouldn’t be a
10 LinkedIn Posts That Cut the Bullsh*t
LinkedIn is that social networking site where we pretend we’re really important. But what if we decided to just tell
How I Survived My Daughter’s Dance Competition
Being a dad at a youth dance competition can be a little…well, you decide. April 25, 2024 (The day
10 English Words You Didn’t Know
By you, I’m actually referring to me. Now you might be thinking, this guy thinks he’s a writer and doesn’t