February 2012
4 posts
A Slip of Time Turns Timeless
Today, mainly in the U.K., is Pancake Day. For Christians, today is Shrove Tuesday. For party animals today is Mardi Gras. For party animals who are anti-French, today is Fat Tuesday. Traditionally, on this day everyone is suppose to confess and repent of their sins. After which, the 40 days of fasting before Easter -Jesus’ resurrection- begins. Since fasting consisted of eliminating meat,...
The One. The Only. The First.
George Washington is a pretty amazing person. My parents are pretty amazing people as well. In their bathroom they have Glenn Beck’s, Being George Washington. Awhile back, I had a couple of unexpected sit-ins on the throne with Glenn Beck’s book. I only read the preface and the first couple of chapters; from the snippets read I, admittedly, was entertained. He picked good content to...
Valentine's & Its Ventures
What better way to evoke emotions, whether they be your own, your lovers, or a number of potentials, than by making “the mix tape.”
Valentine’s Day seems to bring up an emotion, regardless of what kind. Some people are in love and excited to show that love. Others are in love and dread the pushed expectation to show that love. Then there are those that aren’t so lucky. The individuals...
Poem from the Pops
A log sat on the splitter He knew his fate was fixed Moments later Toothpicks
-PB
Happy Birthday!