Category Archives: Modern Life
My Muppet evolution
The strangest epiphanies strike me when I’m shaving. This morning I realized, looking in the mirror with soap on my face, that over the years I’ve changed. We all change, I know that. But I’ve changed in a very specific … Continue reading
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Which images may be disturbing?
Today I watched more television than I typically do. The bulk of the afternoon was consumed by a glorious victory by my Cleveland Browns. It was nice to share the sweet peanut butter flavored ambrosia with my boys. Today’s contest … Continue reading
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Jackie Gleason was a band leader?
Jackie Gleason is probably best remembered for his comedy. Specifically, most will know him from The Honeymooners. But I don’t really remember his character Ralph Kramden romancing Alice with a little seductive music. The real-life Jackie Gleason, however, made some … Continue reading
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The rarity of silence
I’ve watched some of the coverage of Benedict XVI as he visited the UK these last few days. Is has been pleasant and uplifting to see the enthusiastic crowds. It seems the dire predictions of an ambivalent England were proved … Continue reading
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Grade School Quiz
I recently posted a picture from third grade. Darn I was a dashing young man in that school monogrammed tie. But that’s not the purpose of this post. I realized looking back on those days that I can’t actually recall … Continue reading
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The Foibles of Unfriending
I’d not be at all surprised to find that there are armies if doctoral students studying the dynamics of relationships that are primarily based in cyberspace. These anthropologists of digital societies have a lot to work with, no doubt. Today … Continue reading
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