When, I was 15, I made a dinner time announcement to my family: “I will never have kids.” It was, in my teenage opinion, an utterly blockheaded idea. Up to fifteen, I spent a decent chunk of time babysitting – giving me crystal clear insight into approximately .3% of what raising a child entailed. And although […]
There are three types of people: 1. Those who are around for the good times 2. Those who are around for the bad times 3. Friends Does this mean that you should only associate with the #3s? Of course, not. Does it mean that you should always know who falls into what bucket and act/expect […]
In the last six years I lived in the center of major European cities, in the countryside of others, in US ski towns, in cow towns and in motown. If you are thinking about doing something similar here is a quick guide to help find the perfect place: 1. Mountain towns Ideal for: Semi-committed to […]
1. Amount you are charged for an incoming call to your cell phone in Spain? $0.00 2. Number of days lived in Spain? About 550 Number of times I saw a credit card used? 0 3. Number of times I saw relationship drama? 0 Number of times I ever heard anyone say anything bad about […]
Kooter was not his real name. But it was the name friends gave him when they saw his backyard collection of rusty 10 speed bicycles and equally rusty 55-gallon drums. His boom box playing AC/DC’s Back in Black album on repeat often rested atop these drums while he sat indoors and let the neighbors enjoy […]
If you are debating whether or not to date (or keep dating) some with a little or a lot of douche-iness, here are 13 unequivocable truths on the douchebaggery dating experience: 1. He who lies to others, lies to you. She who tells herself otherwise is lying to herself. 2. He who does not have […]