For as long as I can remember, people have gotten my age all wrong. When I was around 5 or 6 or 10 (those ages are all clumping together at this point) people used to think my brother and I were twins. Bear in mind, now, my brother is 3.5 years younger than me, although… Continue reading Are you sure you’re old enough to be here?
Month: February 2014
Of Kid Menus, Crayons, and Sippy Cups
When I was in high school, the cards of popularity were pretty well stacked against me. I looked “different,” first of all, which in the world of adolescents is pretty much a curse. Insofar as sports went, to say that I was not talented would be a horrible understatement. The fact is that my only… Continue reading Of Kid Menus, Crayons, and Sippy Cups
The Dip In Which I Stand
It seems to me that humans spend most of their time trying to differentiate themselves from other humans. By dress, by ways of talking, by mannerisms, humans strive to make themselves memorable in some way. And yet, if you have a bad date or encounter a person who creeps you out, you will describe them… Continue reading The Dip In Which I Stand
Yes, I’m Really Standing
When I was in high school, especially during my senior year, my parents were quite intent on me getting a job. They claimed it was because they wanted me to contribute to my pending *massive* tuition bill. In retrospect I am fairly certain they were looking for ways to get me out of the house.… Continue reading Yes, I’m Really Standing
Social Media: A Real Life Digital Town Without Pity
This past weekend was pretty brutal. On Saturday morning I found out that a woman I respected in the online world, Judy Martin, had passed away suddenly at the age of 49. Judy wrote often about the work/life balance. She did her thing, always seemed to be positive, and in my few engagements with her… Continue reading Social Media: A Real Life Digital Town Without Pity