Clear vision, shaky lens
Life is a collection of experiences, which are made more memorable with a terrific soundtrack. Not every experience has a track to score the moment, but how often does a great moment have a corresponding track that helps create the experience and sear it into your memory for life? Whatever the experience or whatever the track, both become forever intertwined. Many of... Continue Reading →
It was nearly a decade ago when I first met Jeff. Our initial encounter was so uneventful [not so in hindsight] that my teflon mind barely registered it. Blink and you forget him, and forgot him I frequently did. Looking back now, I'm not sure how that was possible. At first glance, Jeff truly is [or was] quiet and unimposing. He... Continue Reading →
The exit sign towered over the throbbing crowd as the music blared and sweat sprayed. The concert had long since ended, only to be replaced by a DJ who knew only two volumes, loud and louder. From the opposite side of the room, in a corner not nearly empty enough, a supremely tired Jack stared at the... Continue Reading →
What do astronauts, rock stars, world renowned soccer players, firemen, and princesses have in common? When we are children, the world seems so big. Everything we experience is so fresh and new, perhaps even magical. With every experience, our dreams and our desires and our passions grow. Like balloons, we are continually filled. Our ability to... Continue Reading →
Thump, Thump, Thump, What is that noise? Thump, Thump, Thump, Seriously, what is that? Thump, Thump, Thump, Where is that coming from??? Thump, Thump, Thump, It's right behind you, or beside you... Thump! Thump! Thump! It's all around you! It has you! THUMP! THUMP! THUMP! The Giraffe Man has come for your soul! No ones knows... Continue Reading →
With another year in the books, it is again time for reflection on the best of the year that was. And, as it always is, time is precious so I won't be overly verbose here. So without further ado, these are a few of my favorite things from 2015... Films 1. Mad Max: Fury Road 2.... Continue Reading →
If you're reading this, it's not already too late to enjoy the top albums of 2015. At least for now, not 1989 or the summertime of '06, it is the perfect time to have epic musical adventures in your own backyard. So enjoy the beauty behind the madness... My Top 25 Albums Of 2015 1a. Grimes, 'Art Angels' Wow. Sounding like an... Continue Reading →
Proverbs are powerful statements that are often short in length, but deep in meaning. The meaning, which is often metaphorical, typically delivers a wallop of a message if given the proper time and reflection. Sadly, due to the easily memorable nature of proverbs, the intended message is often overlooked. When it comes to education, there... Continue Reading →
What is FOMO? Sure the acronym stands for Fear Of Missing Out but to answer the question solely is akin to dissection in a 9th grade biology class; it means nothing. To truly understand the FOMO meaning, one has to feel it. Be burned by it. Be saddened by it. Be laid bare in a lab... Continue Reading →
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