Monthly Archives: November 2010

Helping Hands

Posted on November 29, 2010 by leighton

My parents taught me by example to offer assistance whenever someone needed it and we were able to give it. They also taught me that doing good should be its own reward and not to expect (or sometimes accept) any … Continue reading →

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What They Needed

Posted on November 26, 2010 by leighton

It was a beautiful afternoon as my dad and I returned home during my summer between sixth and seventh grade. When we turned on our street, we noticed a car parked just off the asphalt. A man and his daughter were … Continue reading →

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That First Thanksgiving

Posted on November 24, 2010 by leighton

My dad is fond of saying, “Eccentricity runs in your mother’s family.” This is never more obvious than at Thanksgiving when our family gathering rotates between my parents’ house and my two uncles’ (on Mom’s side) houses. The discussions are … Continue reading →

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The Breaking Point

Posted on November 22, 2010 by leighton

I’ve had my fair share of relationships (some would argue I’ve had more than my fair share). Most of them ended even though I didn’t want them to, which is really just a way of saying I got dumped more … Continue reading →

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The Way it Wasn’t

Posted on November 19, 2010 by leighton

As graduation loomed nearer and the reality of the end sunk in, many in the Class of ’91 abruptly (and radically) altered their habits. For the most part, social structures and standings faded and the soon to graduate seniors interacted … Continue reading →

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Men Are Scum

Posted on November 17, 2010 by leighton

It was an ordinary day at Northeast High School. The second bell between classes was about to ring and all the students rushed to make it to class before it did. Well, all but one. As other students darted around … Continue reading →

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How I Got the Worst Nickname of My Life

Posted on November 15, 2010 by leighton

There’s a certain card game that I have difficulty with. It’s not the game itself that bothers me, in fact, I actually enjoy playing it (at least when I remember I don’t actually hate it). The problem stems from only … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name

Posted on November 12, 2010 by leighton

Being saddled with a name that nearly everyone either mispronounces or misspells at first seems to have made me keenly aware of how annoying it can be for someone to get your name wrong. I try to pay close attention … Continue reading →

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Honey, I Need You

Posted on November 10, 2010 by leighton

Like most married couples, Chrisie and I have developed our own language over the years. We may speak English, but certain words and phrases have meanings unique to our relationship. Some are recognizable to others and I imagine other couples … Continue reading →

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So That’s What It’s Like

Posted on November 8, 2010 by leighton

I sat in my truck in one of the many quick oil change places in Clarksville. I only vaguely paid attention to the calls of, “Ready on bay 1,” and the gentle rocking of the truck as they opened the … Continue reading →

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