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Slaughterhouse – Five

On August 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Books I'm Reading, Quotes

“America is the wealthiest nation on Earth, but its people are mainly poor, and poor Americans are urged to hate themselves.”

It has taken me a criminally long time to read this amazing book despite being told again and again since probably 9th grade how wonderful it is and how much I will [...]

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If I Ever Win the Lottery

On June 9, 2012 · 2 Comments · In Uncategorized

Since apparently you are just as likely to get struck by lightening, it’s a good idea to prepare for what you would do if you win the lottery (and while we’re on the subject, don’t hold up metal rods during thunderstorms).  I’ve also heard that statistically you are just as likely to win [...]

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New Year’s Resolutions 2012

On January 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment · In Uncategorized

1.  Learn Spanish – for real this time.  I’m recycling this one from 2011…to help the environment…

2.  Use all of my Groupons/Living Social coupons by their expiration date.

3.  Lose weight – unless I don’t feel like it.  I mean, food is amazing.  And not working out beats working out [...]

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Ghostlight Coffee – Dayton, OH

On November 14, 2011 · 7 Comments · In Restaurants

If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you may have noticed that I seem to be interested in finding what I should do with my life.  I seek out inspirational stories of people who defied the odds and pursued their dreams hoping that somehow I’ll get a contact high [...]

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Success Story

On June 16, 2011 · 1 Comment · In Books I'm Reading, Quotes

A conventional “success” story is one where, with each next, the protagonist has more money, more respect, and more possessions.  I’d like to suggest an alternative “success” story – one where, with each next, the protagonist is closer to finding that spot where he’s no longer held back by his heart, and he [...]

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