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On Poverty
I warned you that the tone around here would get serious from time to time. Today is Blog Action Day, which, in addition to giving us a reason to post, is cause for reflection.
Truth be told, this blog exemplifies the excess that Westerners (Americans, especially) are so highly favored for around the world. In case [...]
I’d like my alcohol to go, please.
I was in Baton Rouge over the weekend, and though I couldn’t find a drive-through daiquiri shop (trust me, they exist), my sister and I were able to walk out of a bar with these tiny cups.
We thought the barkeep was supposed to place tape over the straw holes, but when he didn’t, we didn’t [...]
Funniest. Rant. Ever.
My coworkers and I share a refrigerator with dozens of employees. Rarely are there conflicts, though many people (myself included) tend to forget they placed something in the fridge, only to remember after it has turned black with mold.
A good friend was the unfortunate victim of a refrigerator bandit, and penned the note below (click [...]
I’m not as fat as I once was
Tomorrow morning I will arrive in Baton Rouge. It’s been three years since my last visit, but that was for relief work after Hurricane Katrina hit; this time, I’m there for my aunt’s wedding (the back story behind which is a separate post).
Once the wedding date was set, I knew I had to commit to [...]
Giving thanks where it’s due
A Sunday school teacher once encouraged me to write to God, thanking Him for the things He’s provided. While I’m not sure where my letters were sent, I figure that if He’s got a mailbox, He certainly has Internet access by now, and a letter online will get to Him much more expeditiously.
Dear God,
Thank you [...]
Hi.
My name is James, and this is the beginning of a beautiful relationship.
Allow me to tell you a little about…well, me. I like to eat. Especially if there’s sugar and butter involved. And I like to watch television. Especially if it’s trashy, reality television.
Fortunately, I’m not alone, and have found a support network of others [...]