For those not familiar with dot matrix printers, I would urge you to watch a video of one in action. Here’s a simple example that I found on youtube that gives shows the printer in action. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_vXA058EDY As for those that do recall this, now archaic piece of technology, I hope that you are thinking fondly of […]
#6 vs. #22
For those that aren’t aware, the site beeradvocate.com, often considered the premier resource for ratings, reviews and information about craft beer, maintains a list of the highest rated beers in the world. This two hundred and fifty strong list is frequently in flux, and while many of the more rare and sought after beers maintain […]
Roles
In taking hold of the responsibility of parentage, there are many positive roles from which a man may choose. Caregiver – One who cradles, assists, and feeds, the child who can’t move or nurture itself. Storyteller – A man who encouraging reading and creates stories. He cares for and encourages imagination, and wonder in a young […]
The Power of Tone
We’ve all heard how tone can mean everything. You’re trying to communicate something important, to a friend or an acquaintance, but it keeps coming across the wrong way. Perhaps you didn’t sleep enough, or the lack of understanding is frustrating, and thus your tone is affected. You just can’t get your point across. Maybe you’ve […]
Say Yes
I don’t know that many will recall the Jim Carrey movie Yes Man. For those that are unfamiliar, the plot basically revolves around a man stuck on negative behaviors. He is predominantly anti-social and withdrawn. After being convinced to attend a yes seminar, Jim Carrey’s character finds himself agreeing to every opportunity that presents itself. The extreme […]
Vacancy
I sat in the end, on the bed with my friend. I only sought for it, not, to end. I offered my heart, And a potential new start. in an effort to truly, mend. But I was greeted with lies, and no compromise, just a persistence, to rend. And I’m left, With a hole in […]
Quizzical
It’s fascinating to me how many quizzes one can take, and still be intrigued by the results. It never ceases to amaze me how many weird “what celebrity do you look like” things constantly pop up, soliciting our curiosity. And, how many “what do these pictures tell you” evaluations, must one complete in a given […]
Kindness
Didn’t we once expect more of our fellow-man? Didn’t we once compulsively, and instinctively refer to a gentleman or lady as sir or ma’am or madam? Didn’t we once regard our elders in a respectful way? Wasn’t the norm, but a few years ago, to ask politely for, anything? Wasn’t it not long ago that we weren’t […]
Rubble
Paris and Yvette woke one inauspicious morning. The covers were crumpled, crushed, and smashed against the wall. The distance between the two chasmic, despite the subtle lie of his hand upon her shoulder. The imperceptible rift between them grew with each step as they arose. Paris shuffled towards the bathroom, and Yvette the kitchen. The […]
FB Official
It’s interesting to look at our current, modern world, and test the things that people value, and the validation that is given between one person and another, especially relating to social media. I’m referring specifically to the idea of making something “Facebook official.” Which seems to mostly address relationships, and will therefore be the focal point […]