Archive for October, 2009

Wondering whether life was better before I knew.


Today I went on a tour for work where I probably met at least 20 people I have never met before.  They were all very casual introductions.  I was with my boss who is an intensely humble man, and people seem to sense it, so they are very very polite and kind to him.  People [...]


I hate this statement, but it is true:  a lot is happening, and nothing is happening.
Today I sat in a meeting for work going over our revised benefit policies.  Don’t get me wrong, I am so grateful that I have a job with benefits, and I will never be sorry or depressed about that.  At [...]


I just read the most depressing article I have ever read in my life.  I feel like throwing in the towel, settling, running away, and hiding all at once.
I feel like I make a pretty good effort to avoid thinking about how much I think the status of modern culture represents an idea that the [...]


Oprah

10Oct09

Came to our town recently.  Last night, actually.  Well, she sent her people.  She is apparently looking for the best karaoke singers across the country.
I was so looking forward to writing a series of posts on how I got to sing for Oprah, but it was never meant to be.  I stopped by the filming [...]