That's No Moon

Alright, America, I'll do it.  As Republican Primary turmoil inches toward back-room panic, a brokered nominating convention seems inc...

Being a kid today seems like a good gig.  Vaccines ward off disease, technology advances at light speed, yogurt comes in a tube that require...

Last week, I solicited Facebook friends for writing ideas.  I was subsequently challenged, based on the fact that I don't seriously list...

Nerd Alert: Now that the movie has been out for two weeks, I think it is safe to deliver my official, way too long Star Wars thoughts/review...

Working in retail certainly has its ups and downs. One of the bright sides is having an unusual, flexible schedule that sometimes makes thin...

Can you feel it?  I can.  It started as a little wisp in the back of my mind.  Then it grew bigger and heavier; now it presses down on my sh...

Following the terror attacks in Paris, a friend and I engaged in a long chat about the ramifications in this country.  Specifically, we disc...

"I am calm!", she screamed at me, tears streaming down her red face.  Clearly my seven-year-old and I have different definitions o...

So, how about that supermoon, eh? I know it was over hyped and your news feed was jammed with blurry cell phone photos of glowing white orbs...

I am normally easygoing when it comes to people's hobbies.  After all, we all geek out about different things.  You play Dungeons and Dr...

Trust is a tricky notion.  In interpersonal relationships, for example, trust is essential to success.  It is an investment that must be ear...

Though they have provided little evidence throughout the season they are more than a .500 ball club, the Orioles' sweep of Oakland a cou...

The internet has been dominated recently by stories of East Coast shark attacks and arguments about gay marriage .  Can we please turn our a...

Boy, the internet pisses me off sometimes.  Friday, in the wake of the Supreme Court decision on gay marriage and the terror attacks in Tuni...

From Clark Griswold to Ray Barone, from Fred Flintstone  to Homer Simpson, dads are often portrayed as bumbling idiots.  Even though it is a...

This past weekend, The Wife surprised me by secretly securing me some days off from work so we could take a mini vacation. Awesome, right? T...

Ah, Dance Recital Day.  Witness the pageantry, the artistry, the cloud of hairspray and glitter .  A day where a year of sacrificed Tuesday ...

Many years ago, I stupidly suggested my parents watch Pulp Fiction .  When they were done with the viewing my dad called me and asked, ...

I want you to try something.  Call a buddy over, you are going to need some help.  Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.  Now ask your ...

Well, here we are.  The place any team would love to be. The place any fan base would love to be.  The Washington Capitals are one win from ...