Where Do I Stand?
I don't want to be happy because I ignore all the sad things around me. I want to figure out what is important to me from a social-political standpoint. So, what are some major divisive topics?…
Where Are People Happy?
In a follow-up to This is America, we saw how America might not be the best country in the world. According to the World Happiness Report, the USA is #16. Sandwiched between its neighbor Canada (15)…
This is America
I tend to keep my mouth shut when politics become the topic of conversation. This is because I generally don't feel educated on the matters. I care about my family and fellow humans and want everyone…
I Don’t Know My Wife
I love podcasts. I listened to Kevin Smith ramble for hours while taking my lunch walks. It's like having a friend hanging out with you whenever you want. You can turn them off when you have…
The Endgame
It's a played-out reference, but retiring is taking the red pill. You question all your previous beliefs and realize you were trying to accumulate money for the illusion of happiness. You can't hide behind the guise…
COVID and Me
It finally happened. I am vaccinated (Johnson & Johnson) and boosted. My wife tried to get me boosted again a month ago, but the pharmacy turned me away for my age and health. With my age…
Geography Beeutiful
I remember being in sixth grade and excited to compete in a geography tournament. For the first round, you needed to be able to label 48/50 states correctly. I got 48 (because I switched North and…
Red Bull vs Cubs
I have been a baseball fan my whole life. Ryne Sandberg refused to commit errors, and Sammy Sosa hit home runs in the background on WGN every summer of my youth. I saw the Cubs lose…
I Can Solve A Rubik’s Cube
I thought this would be an unreality for me. But who knew how easy it is to solve a Rubik's cube? I watched The Speed Cubers on Netflix and knew about the sport. I assumed it…
Talkie Trivia
After moving to Edwardsville, I've tried to attend bar trivia every Tuesday night. My teammates are not always able to make it, though. That usually means we go twice a month, but it's still enjoyable. There's…