Being from New Jersey can be downright challenging. The constant barbs and insults are enough to make one think spending three hours a day at the gym, an hour in a tanning bed and another hour sculpting your hair is, perhaps, not the best use of one’s time. Pretty ridiculous, right? Yet it seems as if people everywhere are putting Jersey down, making fun of this cute little profile-shaped state. Let’s face it. Something is amiss when Alabama Read the rest of this entry »
simply stated
Posted: September 10, 2012 in Humorous Bits, New JerseyTags: Alabama, California, Crimson Tide, geography, humor, humour, Indiana, Kentucky, Mint Julep, moonshine, New Jersey, NJ, silly rivalries, thin crust pizza, USA
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Trifextra – “trick of the light”
Posted: September 9, 2012 in FictionTags: fiction, Trifextra, writing, writing challenge
The good folks over at Trifecta continue pressing forward with their entertaining writing exercises. The week’s Trifextra (their weekend challenge) is as follows.
We’d like you to read the 33 words below and then add 33 of your own words to move the story along. Have a great weekend and good luck!
The last strains of sunlight lingered in the corners, grasping Read the rest of this entry »
the end of meaningful discourse
Posted: September 4, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: America, campaign, debate, discourse, politics, society
It is no surprise we seem to be fast reaching the end of meaningful discourse and debate in the United States, at least during the political campaign season. Any shred of dignity which those running for office may try to cling to (or at least the illusion of such) is constantly torpedoed by people who seem to believe forthright discussion about real solutions is not the answer. What counts is total humiliation Read the rest of this entry »
power playtime
Posted: August 21, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: Cincinnati, David Smith, decisions, diploma, graduation, high school, life, Marlon Styles, Oklahoma, power, Prague, setting examples
Give people a taste of power, no matter how minor or illusionary, and things will inevitably turn pretty wacky. The combustible mixture of a self-inflated sense of importance and a stunning lack of perspective leads some folks to strap on the Crazy Hat, completely unaware they live in the asylum and do not run it. They need to be reminded a comfortable room with a pretty view of the valley Read the rest of this entry »
the ryan factor
Posted: August 19, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: election, news, Paul Ryan, politics, Republican, vote
The GOP’s base has been energized by the inclusion of Paul Ryan to the ticket as Mitt Romney’s Vice Presidential candidate. The renewed sense of purpose among some Republicans is palatable. They are of the belief that Ryan is the serum to what ails the Romney campaign and, more importantly, the country. Finally, the right person is on the national ticket, the one who represents what the party is really about, the one who will help Read the rest of this entry »
hey yo! thou shalt enter stage left
Posted: July 30, 2012 in Observations and CommentaryTags: Bible, faith, life, religion, rewrite!, The Voice
So a passel of enterprising souls thought it time to publish a retranslated version of The Bible, something a little more palatable to our impatient and non-understanding American sensibilities. Is there a better way to help the guide the aimless than reissue The Bible – you know, The Word of God – as part novel, part screenplay? That is exactly Read the rest of this entry »
life in the big city: street vendors
Posted: July 26, 2012 in Life in the Big City, PhotographyTags: Chinatown, life, Life in the Big City, Manhattan, New York, NYC, Photography, street scene, street vendor, urban
street vendor
life in the big city: green spaces
Posted: July 24, 2012 in Life in the Big City, PhotographyTags: Central Park, life, Life in the Big City, New York, NYC, park, Photography, urban
green spaces
life in the big city: culture clash
Posted: July 23, 2012 in Life in the Big City, PhotographyTags: culture, diversity, life, Life in the Big City, melting pot, New York, NYC, people, Photography, The Clash, urban
culture clash
Trifextra – “scrambled”
Posted: July 21, 2012 in FictionTags: brave, challenge, eggs, food, life, pioneer, Trifextra, writing
For this weekend’s Trifextra challenge: Forty-three years ago today, Neil Armstrong became the first person to ever walk on the moon. In celebration of Moon Day we want you to write 33 words about someone who took a giant leap. It can mean whatever you’d like, just make sure you write exactly 33 words. Read the rest of this entry »
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