In The Coffee Situation, I described an event where I behaved wretchedly toward a coworker. He was well within his right to be upset about his coffee maker. So, today, only 20 minutes ago, this happened. Occasionally, I step out of my little corner office to stretch my legs and shoot the bull with the coffeeContinue reading “Addendum to the Coffee Situation”
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The Coffee Situation
Preface: I’m an awful person 2 or 3 times a year. End Preface. Ok, so I work in an office with three other men. Three of us drink coffee. One of them guzzles Diet Coke by the case load. We take turns buying a jumbo bucket of Folger’s Classic Garbage Roast. One of these guys owns theContinue reading “The Coffee Situation”
Sort of…
It’s time for my annual rant on the overuse of the phrase “sort of” on NPR. Dear Smart People being sort of- interviewed on NPR, You’re annoying me with your sort of- overuse of “sort of”. I know I’ve said it sort of- before, but it’s time for you to make a sort of choice aboutContinue reading “Sort of…”
The Shoulder-Shaking-Emphatic-Nodding-Know-it-all-at-Every-Lecture-You’ve-Ever-Attended Guy
I recently went with my dad to see the Dallas Symphony’s production of Act 1 of Wagner’s Die Walkure. We showed up early enough to catch the tail end of a lecture on the opera. It was a very good lecture, and it has enticed me to want to see more. Something caught my eyeContinue reading “The Shoulder-Shaking-Emphatic-Nodding-Know-it-all-at-Every-Lecture-You’ve-Ever-Attended Guy”
Try the Salsa!
Years ago, during a family event, we stayed at a Drury Inn which had a free breakfast. It’s been a long time since this happened, so there might be a few embellishments. I would add that salsa was not a standard condiment for eggs, yet. I first noticed her hovering around the breakfast bar as I struggledContinue reading “Try the Salsa!”
The Candy Man’s Last Day
I wrote this piece seven years ago. I witnessed something profound and I felt the need to record it. Although, I learned later that the Candy Man made a recovery, I don’t believe it was expected. I wrote this without the knowledge of his future recovery, and this moment is no less poignant to me.Continue reading “The Candy Man’s Last Day”
The Million Dollar Bet, Baby Steps, and Living in the Moment
I’ll admit it. At some point in the last few years I’ve lost some confidence in myself and my ability to accomplish complicated tasks, especially mechanical. Before that, I’d been moderately successful with plumbing, flooring, dry walling, bathroom renovation, installing ceiling fans, and host of other DIY. I’ve also accomplished some fine work in the softwareContinue reading “The Million Dollar Bet, Baby Steps, and Living in the Moment”
P.Y.E.
PYE – Premature Yuletide Excitement. Diagnosed with levels 1-5. One being, smiling when you see the Christmas decorations at Walmart in October, but walking away. Five being guzzling Halloween egg nog (yes it exists), bringing out all of the decorations, and ringing a bell dressed as Santa for the trick-or-treaters approaching your house. This is a seriousContinue reading “P.Y.E.”
Artsty Fartsy in a Sea of Sportsmen and the 80/20 Rule
I was a child athlete; a first string catcher until high school when I got too tall for the position. I watched a lot of baseball and collected baseball cards. I used to lay out two teams of cards on the floor and watch a game, creating a baseball diamond with the cards. But asContinue reading “Artsty Fartsy in a Sea of Sportsmen and the 80/20 Rule”
Look Both Ways: An Epidemic?
This may be the crankiest old man rant I’ll ever write. I searched the web for evidence of a trend I’m seeing, and very little comes up. Maybe it’s just in Norman. As school begins and kids are getting up out of their summertime video game comas, I’m thinking about a serious problem I’m seeingContinue reading “Look Both Ways: An Epidemic?”
7 Weird Things that I Think Throughout My Day
We all have our weird things. I have a lot of them. These are 7 out of hundreds. 1. Turning On Headlights Every so often I see someone with their headlights on when I don’t. And once in awhile I agree that I should go ahead and turn my lights on. Perhaps it is cloudyContinue reading “7 Weird Things that I Think Throughout My Day”
Obsessions
Those of you who know me well know that I have very strong obsessive tendencies. Just one more reason why my wife says I’m complicated. They tend to be seasonal and if over-indulged they can cause a negative affect on my life. But I am what I am, and I’m not sure that there’s anythingContinue reading “Obsessions”
Things I Believe that I Probably Shouldn’t Believe
We all believe things that may not be true. We say we’re going to “take it on faith”. Like religion. Some things we believe because we experienced something, or a friend whom we trust experienced something. And then there are things we believe because we simply wish so much that it were true. I’m wellContinue reading “Things I Believe that I Probably Shouldn’t Believe”
Home Turf
My daughter works at Hideaway Pizza at OU’s Campus Corner. She doesn’t have a car at the moment so I drove over to pick her up at 11 last night. She warned me that I might have wait a little while. I said that I didn’t mind, and that I would listen to my audioContinue reading “Home Turf”
Import complicated 