Note:I've promised you a blog that is politics and religion free. This blog slightly violates that promise... in the spirit of the post. Last night, I laughed so uncontrollably, I had to work to catch my breath. When is the last time that happened to you? Oh, it felt so good. What provoked it? I was watching a goofy late night TV show and there was an infomercial for a *flashlight. Oh no, this wasn’t any ordinary flashlight. This was a flashlight so powerful, it could still function even Continue Reading
My Walk of Shame
The sun was high and my mouth was dry. It was 92 degrees, and fortunately, the humidity had dropped a bit, so it only felt like 95. But I was bound and determined to get that walk in. Step by step, against the black asphalt. Why was I doing this to myself, much less at the hottest part of the day? Two reasons. Reason One. I savored every single bite of a Coney dog for lunch. And so it didn’t feel lonely on the plate, I ordered a side of fries – extra crispy, of course. In case you’re not Continue Reading
The Relationship Between Social Media and a Civil Society
Last week was a tough one for me, like it was for so many of you, I imagine. I wanted to turn off the news, yet I was also drawn to it. Persecution, prosecution, discrimination, recrimination. The unfairness of life. By the end of the week, I was experiencing a myriad of feelings – confusion, hopelessness, guilt, desperation, among them, yet also knowing this country is my home, and there's no place else I'd rather live. In the middle of the week, I received a friendly message that I’ve been Continue Reading
Five Chefs Walked Into a Bar…
Recently, I grilled some romaine lettuce. You see, I’ve been watching too many Food Network Shows, and decided it was time to overcomplicate my dinner. While I grilled the romaine, and then gagged it down, I asked myself, who the heck comes up with these ideas? And then I figured it out… Five celebrity TV chefs walked into a bar. Billy Bob, the leader of the grill said, "I have a new drinking game I want to play. The game is called 'Who can top this', and the object is to make up a new way to Continue Reading