I am no stranger to the epic meltdown. When positivity has seemingly run its course, when the bat-shit craziness of this world has seemingly penetrated every fiber of life like an oil stain from a greasy spoon, when the well has run dry...I fall prey to the epic meltdown. This world is crazy, you know?… Continue reading Zombie Lights and Three Hundred Dollars a Week
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If Something Can Go Right, It Will
UPDATE You can now get "If Something Can Go Right, It Will" (Morton’s Law of Inscience) as a refrigerator magnet! You can put this official Morton Design Works designed magnet in the office or at home in a place that will help you keep positive, and know that forces of good are hard at… Continue reading If Something Can Go Right, It Will
How the Papal Conclave Really Works
Keep Playing the Game | The Splendid Splinter
In 1953, Ted Williams had a batting average of .407 for the Boston Red Sox. In his career he hit for .400 in a season three times. He is the last person to have hit over .400 for a season, an amazing feat. But think about it. For that season, he FAILED about six out… Continue reading Keep Playing the Game | The Splendid Splinter
Good Morning Mayberry
I do the grocery shopping in my house. It is actually a chore I enjoy, if I’m able to get to the market before a certain time. See, I’m a people person…but I’m not a people person. Too many fish in one barrel and I start getting, shall we say, less than patient. Everyone has… Continue reading Good Morning Mayberry
A Pebble in My Shoe
I have friends who run for fitness. Quite a few, actually. I think they’re crazy. But maybe I’m getting ahead of myself. Let me begin at the beginning… I’ve always hated running for fitness. Oh, I love to run. I enjoy the wind in my face, gliding over bright green grass to chase down a… Continue reading A Pebble in My Shoe
Idiots and 7th Graders | Seth McFarlane & the Academy Awards
From the "I Guess I'll Chime In" Department: Nearly a month later, we are apparently still talking about Seth McFarlane's job as host of the Oscars. Two producers have now come out in defense of his "Boobs" song during the broadcast, saying it was satire and that it was misunderstood. They quote demographics and ratings… Continue reading Idiots and 7th Graders | Seth McFarlane & the Academy Awards
Climb for Heroes
On Sunday, April 14th 2013 I will be participating in a climb of Mt. Baldy to raise money and awareness for The Heroes Project. This non-profit organization raises funds to help wounded warriors climb the world's highest peaks, and find a renewed purpose in their lives. The ability to overcome a mountain mentally, physically, and… Continue reading Climb for Heroes
My Love, For Sale | A Poem
I feel like this poem might need to be clarified. Why? I'm not sure. But it's been kicking around in my notebook for a couple of weeks, and for some reason I wanted to share it. Still not sure why. Anyway, to be clear, I get inspired sometimes by the strangest things. This poem… Continue reading My Love, For Sale | A Poem
Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
Sometimes we can’t get out of our own way, and that has me a little bummed. But I want to share a story with you, and maybe we can realize it doesn’t have to be this way. If things seem a little subliminal today, they are. I have a method to my madness… We’ve all… Continue reading Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
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