The Erosion of Cultural Norms Is it just me, or does there seem to be a whole lot more assholes out there? Just the other day, I was riding my bike, as I am want to do on a spectacular Summer afternoon, trudging my way up a long, arduous stretch of uphill single track when […]
“Toxic Masculinity” is Toxic
“Toxic Masculinity” is Toxic I keep a list of potential topics for TRUTH: In 1000 Words or Less in the Notes app on my phone. Like comedians who jot down ideas for jokes, I use this method to keep track of random, often scattered thoughts that come to me in a moment of divine inspiration, […]
Embrace What You Suck At
Embrace What You Suck At We all can remember back to our elementary school days when some well-meaning teacher told our class that all of us are good at something. And they were right. We may not have realized what it was at the time, and some of us may still be searching for exactly […]
Not Everyone Gets a Medal
Not Everyone Gets a Medal in the Olympics (Or in Life) I’ve said it before, but I absolutely love the Olympics. Sure some of the events might make you shake your head in bewilderment as you wonder who exactly voted to approve their inclusion (yeah, I’m talking about you trampoline and race walking). But if […]
I May Be Going to Hell in a Bucket, but at Least I’m Enjoying the Ride
I May Be Going to Hell in a Bucket, but at least I’m Enjoying the Ride I generally consider myself to be a highly optimistic individual. I know, I know- if you read these musings each week and know me in no other context, you might find that supposition highly suspect given my penchant for […]
Play Ball Already
Happy 4th of July, everyone! And while some of you are feeling something less than enthusiastic about the holiday this year- what with our federal government looking more and more like the tyrannical dictatorship that kept our founding fathers up at night and fireworks displays all across the nation being cancelled due to concerns over […]
There Must Be a Test for That
There Must Be a Test for That Well, the kids and I just got back from a week of Spring Break in the Black Hills of South Dakota, and for those of you who care, we had a lovely time, thank you very much. We visited Mt. Rushmore, walked through one of the world’s largest […]
The Purpose of a Planning Commission
I feel pretty darn fortunate to live in Colorado. Unfortunately, a lot of recent transplants to the state feel the same. As the fastest growing state in terms of population, our communities are bursting at the seams as more and more housing goes up to meet an ever-pressing need. And yet still the demand for […]
Droning Out the Drones
Droning out the Drones My dad is truly an amazing, giving human being, but damn if he isn’t just about the worst Christmas shopper the world has ever known. His heart is always in the right place, as he diligently inquires about suggestions for every person he has to buy a gift for. If my […]
Stop Your Whining
Stop Your Whining If we shadows have offended, Think but this, and all is mended, That you have but slumber’d here While these visions did appear. And this weak and idle theme, No more yielding but a dream. -William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night’s Dream Why is that we are so easily offended? What is that […]