“What was that?” my father said. It seems that for the past couple of years, my father’s hearing has deteriorated but refused to acknowledge the loss. He’ll say that he can hear but has trouble distinguishing words. He also claims […]
“What was that?” my father said. It seems that for the past couple of years, my father’s hearing has deteriorated but refused to acknowledge the loss. He’ll say that he can hear but has trouble distinguishing words. He also claims […]
After submitting my initial plans for a backyard pergola, the city denied the request for a permit based on a few requirements. The most critical element to receiving a permit was providing them wind load calculations for the structure. This […]
“What happened to your hand?” I asked my friend after seeing his bandaged hand. “Well, it turns out that I contracted MRSA at my local gym.” “How did that happen?” I asked. “Well, I had this small cut on my […]
As he finished loading up the rented moving truck and his Jeep unto the trailer, he received the call from his new employer. J.C’s new boss stated he needed a specific paramedic certification before starting his new job. Somewhat disappointed, […]
Recently the phrase “A few bad apples spoil the bunch” is circulating in mainstream media. Today “a few bad apples” is reinterpreted to mean a “few bad people make everyone else look bad.” Although it sounds familiar, it is not […]
In 1815, Mount Tambora erupted on Sumbawa, an island of modern-day Indonesia. Historians regard it as the volcano eruption with the deadliest known direct impact: roughly 100,000 people died in the immediate aftermath. Despite the devastating loss of life, far […]
I still recall the day my wife and I sat in church service and watched a man come down the aisle and take his seat. What struck me most was his appearance. The tattoos on his arms and neck alluded […]
If you’re a frequent reader of my writing, you’d know I’m interested in quite a few things. One of my favorite activities is archery. What I enjoy most about archery is the focus and attention it requires—more than this, archery […]
As election day draws near, many opinions and stories are flooding the airwaves and the internet. Everyone has a point of view and believe theirs is the correct one. After hearing so many opposing viewpoints, everyone starts to wonder who’s […]
My love for books and reading didn’t start until after I graduated from college. I think it’s because I decided what I wanted to read and when for the first time in my life. Since then, almost my entire collection […]
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