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The Way it Wasn’t
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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Tagged graduating, graduation, high school, life lessons, nostalgia, relationships, senior year, social standing, Yearbook
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Men Are Scum
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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Tagged cruelty, fatherhood, high school, honor, kindness, life lessons, making a difference, men, northeast high school, pain, respect
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How I Got the Worst Nickname of My Life
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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Tagged cruelty, high school, injury, life lessons, maturity, middle school, S.A.L., scrotum, stitches, testicle, uno
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Couple Skits
I’ve written before that I grew up spending at least one week a summer at Lylewood Christian Camp. A mainstay of all summer camps (and a highlight of the session) is skit night. I always enjoyed skit night. I liked … Continue reading →
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Tagged couple skits, embarrassing stories, embarrassment, high school, lylewood, relationships, skits, summer camp
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I Don’t Think You Get It
I find it annoying when someone seems to be deliberately unaware of what is said in a conversation in which they are participating. Sometimes, they can even be the person making nonsensical comments with little relation to reality. Are they … Continue reading →
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Tagged clueless, college, dating, high school, Humor, relationships, Sexism
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For Protection
In High School, my wallet contained the usual assortment of things, but I also kept two items most people did not carry. One was a sugar packet, the other . . . caused some interesting conversations.
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It Wasn’t Supposed to Be That Funny
In my junior year of high school, there was a girl. She was the type of girl I was not attracted to. She was blonde, perky, preppy, and popular. She seemed to be caught up in appearances and social standing. … Continue reading →
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Say What?
I love language. I’m fascinated by all the nuances a single language can have. I enjoy knowing that two people, speaking the same language can mean completely different things. Of course, even when two people from the same region of … Continue reading →
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Tagged cheating, college, Communication, high school, marriage, Roommate
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