How to Double Down for Debate #2
September 30, 2016
It’s time to up the ante. The 2nd Presidential debate gets a make-over…reality TV style! … More How to Double Down for Debate #2
Mr. Wrong: Where NOT to Look for Love
September 22, 2016
“I don’t know how to play the singles game again. Do you know any good guys? All the ones I meet are douches.” I hear this a lot from my single female friends. Of course, there are the obvious things that keep women looking elsewhere…unibrows, assault-by-cologne, open-mouth chewing, and death-breath. But these things can be corrected, … More Mr. Wrong: Where NOT to Look for Love
How to be Super Mario, Italian Ninja
September 16, 2016
Some days it feels like I’m running on empty, and last Saturday was one of them. So instead of taking my third pre-lunch nap, I kicked back and scrolled the Twitterfeed, as one does. Something that jumped out at me right away, is Nintendo is releasing Super Mario for iPhone. As simple as the game … More How to be Super Mario, Italian Ninja
Strange Childhood Games and How to Play Them
September 9, 2016
I’m starting to lose count. Is this our 3rd or 4th week of captivity thanks to COVID-19? Work from home. Teach from home. Entertain yourselves from home. What is this? Little House on the Prairie? Whatever span of time it’s been, my well of family-time creativity is about to run dry. People just aren’t wired for … More Strange Childhood Games and How to Play Them
Communication Fails and Five Ways to Get Better
September 2, 2016
If you’re reading this and someone’s sitting across from you, stop. I don’t want your attention that badly. See, thanks to the magic of technology, many of us have gotten pretty shitty at communicating face to face. I’ll admit, I’m as guilty as anyone for a few of the offenses mentioned below. But if we … More Communication Fails and Five Ways to Get Better
Top Five Games People DON’T Play
August 25, 2016
If you pay attention to social media, people looove a challenge. Ice bucket. Fitness. Love your spouse/ significant other challenge. These of course got me thinking, and that’s a dangerous thing. What could turn your Facebook feed into an episode of Divorce Court? What makes you more nervous than forgetting to put out a campfire in … More Top Five Games People DON’T Play
Trophy Rage
August 19, 2016
Football season is almost here, and with it comes crisp autumn weather, tailgating feasts, and a brand new pastime in America: Guys beating their chests against youth sport participation trophies. Post after post on social media takes a verbal piss on anything besides first place. How it teaches kids to expect something for nothing. How … More Trophy Rage
Training Wheels
August 12, 2016
Ladies, I need you to do something for me. No, not that. I need you to reevaluate your man’s readiness to go food shopping alone. The training wheels may have come off too early. It’s Friday. 5-ish at the grocery store. The only times it’s busier in Alabama is on football Saturday or if there’s … More Training Wheels
Top 5 Movie “Been-Theres”
August 3, 2016
I’ve seen a lot of movies. In fact, I’ve seen so many that it’s like I’ve seen the same movie, a lot. I get it…they go with what works, but surely the screenwriters can mix it up a little. Here are the Top 5 things Hollywood could reign in: 1. Parking Deck Car Chase. You’ve … More Top 5 Movie “Been-Theres”
Write-in
July 22, 2016
Atlanta. On my third bite of a Chick-Fil-A biscuit, the Bob Marley look-alike next to me struck up a conversation about politics. It went nothing like I thought it would. “Man I don’t know what to do, come November,” he said. “Hillary’s crooked as hell. Trump’s a con man. Shiiiiit, might not even vote!” “Yeah, it … More Write-in
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