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I'm presently reading a book called "Popular", about the two kinds of popularity: likability and status; and how many people, adolescents and adults alike, worship status, despite the fact those high-status individuals generally aren't the least bit likable. There's a lot more to it than that, of course. Halfway through. I…
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If you're re-watching, I say sons of anarchy. We're presently watching The Americans.
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Hells yeah I play. Is that jersey Orlando? I'm in the St Louis club, I may remember you guys from Atlanta's tournament a couple years ago. I play hurling and footie, usually halfback line. Wife plays camogie. And yes: I am much better at hurling. Sláinte.
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Not into watching people ride bikes. Being in the U.S., my cross-the-pond sporting events of choice are the all-Ireland hurling and gaelic football championships, and of course, Wimbledon (which starts in 4 short days).
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There are definitely olives in the salad. I know because I pick them out. I never had a problem with the food. I don't think most people have a problem with the food--how else do you explain the full parking lot? The breadsticks are just OK. Edit: My bad; you said "like NO olives"--meaning there are olives but not enough…
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LOL. The plot line sounds like a dream most of us had after watching that show. You go to a Mayan/Incan/(whatever) themed amusement park, you fall through a trap door and into the Hidden Temple, where you have 3 minutes to find the "half-pendants of life" or you'll be trapped in the temple forever. Yep, that's the whole…
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Hmm. To be fair--we're fair here, right?-- Gen Xers are the ones who screwed up millennials by giving them trophies. But that's one of those fun surprises in life: how each generation will screw up their children. Millennials are already hard at work screwing up the next generation, believe you me.
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I'm a millennial--an older millennial. But like everyone else, I'm entitled, and I can create my own identity, and darn it, I am whatever I say I am. So I identify as Gen X. Don't question it. I do what I want.
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Nah, I'm an eternal defenseman. Sport is about power for me; I enjoy putting cocky a--holes on their *kittens* on the pitch. It is fascinating though, the free spirit, "world is your monkey bars" mentality those ninja warriors have. But that just ain't me.
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Most churches and church groups aren't good for meeting younger adults (20s/early 30s). I say this as a Christian (Catholic, specifically). Perhaps those contemporary mega-churches are different? Wouldn't know. I'd consider church (for those who believe) in the same category as the gym--a means of self-betterment. In other…
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I've always preferred to connect with people via common hobbies and activities. I've always defined small talk as being essentially (in the grand scheme) meaningless, or what some call bulls---ing. So I've never understood the idea of meaningless talk as a doorway to meaningFUL interaction, as the description of that book…
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From Waterloo in Southern Illinois. Living in O'Fallon in eastern Missouri (I choose to capitalize Southern Illinois, much like one would capitalize Southern California. Southern Illinois has a distinct culture that few outsiders fully understand.)
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Jonathan: A couple comments: Would you consider yourself an introvert? Be sure you're not pressuring yourself to "need" to be around people, just because of the extrovert ideal that says you have to go out to bars, party, have a girlfriend, etc. You don't need these things, so don't force it! People don't excite me as much…
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Kacy Catanzaro related to Chandler Catanzaro (American ninja warrior / Arizona Cardinals; No relation) Prostate cancer (My guess as to why the Cubs/Pirates had weird blue trim uniforms; I was correct)
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Come on tennis mantra Great clips check in
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Are you a "Come on!" tennis player? "COME ON!" seems to be a popular competitive tennis mantra in just about every language.
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The Crossfit chicks have worked hard for that they've got. Their . . . ethic . . . is worthy of appreciation. (And I don't think such appreciation is a slight on your marriage [they're probably all crazy anyway].)
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Not playing any games on my phone presently. The game that held my interest the longest was Angry Birds--though I imagine you've already tried that one. Most recent game I downloaded was Crosswords with Friends. But I don't recommend it; the crosswords are ridiculously easy.
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Yawn. At least NBA season's finally over.
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"Sometimes you feel like a nut Sometimes you don't. Almond Joy's got nuts; Mounds don't." Don't ask why that's stuck in my head.
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Oscar. Actually that's my bologna's first name.
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In the States it's now generally accepted to use the acronym LGBTQ. Seems Q is kind of a catch-all, so maybe they're done adding letters now? https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2015/06/01/lgbtq-questioning-queer-meaning/26925563/
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This is more general; and it's definitely not on my music player. But about a week ago my wife and I went shopping, and while in a store we heard one of The B-52's lesser-known songs (don't know which one). You know, flamboyant game-show-host sounding white dude speaking, and women back-up vocalists. I actually thought it…
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Agreed. Twitter today is one big 'covfefe'.
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My natural response to those who complain about Facebook is suggesting they deactivate, or at least take an long break from it. There are people who use Facebook (knowing or unknowing) as a tool for their own destruction, or it's a source of repetitious or prolonged stress, anxiety, frustration, or noise and distraction.…
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I'm one of those people who say "If Facebook frustrates you that much, you should deactivate your account." Then, of course, people make excuses, and roll their eyes, and don't take me seriously. All I know is that I'm happier without it.
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Fair. Personal development books (labeled negatively by the book industry as "self-help") aren't for everyone. But for me personally, I'm an ideas person (as opposed to a people person). So I'm looking for something that will either tell me something useful that I didn't already know, or challenge the way I look at/live my…
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Currently reading: Today Matters by John Maxwell Ephesians (part of a Bible study, though I'm not sure if this counts) Last 3 books read: Unshakeable by Tony Robbins Quiet by Susan Cain The Elements of Investing by Burton G. Malkiel (I try to mix an occasional fiction read in. I tried Steve Berry's newest, The Lost Order,…
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Hmm. To be honest, with the modern day terminology I'm not really sure what Hetero means anymore. To clarify, I'm attracted to females, with female anatomy, who identify as female.
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I'm much happier since my wife and I deactivated our Facebook accounts in 2013. I still use Twitter, but only for finding news articles. Wife loves Pinterest. We both like LinkedIn.
