November 2011
1 post
“November” by Andy Dwyer of MouseRat...
October 2011
2 posts
‘Out of the Wilderness’ — Cold...
Stars
I was at my home in rural Morganton last week and after pulling up to my house in the dark, I was surprised at the stars overhead. Not that there were that many of them, or that they were exceptionally bright but just that they were there. I had gone for so long, possibly spent so much time in Winston-Salem around brighter lights, so that without paying much attention to the stars, I had...
September 2011
3 posts
The Finer Things — Steve Winwood (known...
August 2011
3 posts
5,000 Candles in the Wind
Mouserat
July 2011
9 posts
A look at the astounding life of kayaker Hendrik... →
It may be a bit lengthy but if you have the time/patience it’s a great read…
“Just a tool in the hands of the builder,...
I am sick of four walls and a ceiling. I have need of the sky, I have business with the grass.
-R. Hovey
The Old Trees on the Hill
A great poem shown to me by the Honorable T.K. Kozak — When you were living and it was later than we knew there was an old orchard far up on the hill behind the house dark apple trees wrapped in moss standing deep in thorn bushes and wild grape cobwebs breathing between the branches memory ligering in silence the spring earth fragrant with other seasons crows conferred in those boughs and...
WatchJust jammin’ out back of Floyd’s motel in scenic Myrtle Beach, SC…
Pachabel meets Mraz
"With Liberty and Justice for ALL"
It seems ironic that a country founded upon hope for a future free of tyranny for people of all nations has since written the history that it has, especially in regards to those who came before us.
Before the explorers and colonists arrived, there were a multitude of Nations that coexisted — some peacefully and others not so much. But the fact remains that they DID exist (and still do...
“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not...”
– Erma Bombeck
June 2011
13 posts
Popular Bell Bro's Restaurant To Reopen In... →
Wayne Bell and the boys are back, baby!
How to Jump from Rooftop to Rooftop →
Apparently it’s important to get it right the first time…
115. Short pants are for little boys. Decide for...
(via rulesformyunbornson)
As quoted Saturday, June 18th by Mr. James A. Smith
WatchColbert pokes fun at Palin’s lack of knowledge on US History
“Preacher says that when the Master calls us,
He’s gonna give us wings to...”
– Josh Ritter
May 2011
8 posts
“Always stay humble, keep your family close, and forever do ridiculously crazy...”
– Rob Dyrdek (via thecoolface)
Recognizing your Nemesis and Archenemy →
wellthereyago:
RECOGNIZING YOUR NEMESIS •At some point in the past, this person was (arguably) your friend. •You would (probably) punch this person in the face. •If invited, you would go to this person’s wedding and give him/her a spice rack, but you would secretly hope that his marriage ends in a…
“enjoy the last night of the world
stay classy, and feel incredible
like you...”
– Yours Truly
The Creator
We now turn our thoughts to the Creator himself. We choose our finest words to give thanks and greetings to Him. He has prepared all things on Earth for our peace of mind. Then He said, “I will now prepare a place for myself where no one will know my face, but I will be listening and keeping watch on the people moving about the Earth. And indeed, we see that all things are faithful to their...
“MAKE YOUR OWN LUCK”
– Rob Dyrdek
April 2011
10 posts
Golden Oldies
Backstory: I am on the SteepandCheap mailing list and receive daily emails from the website telling me of the deals to be on the look-out for that day. Normally, I hate junk mail BUT I get excited for these emails because embedded within these gloried fliers are random stream-of-consciousness thoughts that I often find humorous. I have posted one of these thoughts before on my post titled Happy...
becomingone:
“[people] make time for the things that are important to them.”
what does that say about my day-to-day living? what’s important to you?
I’ve always felt this way…and to be honest, it reflects very poorly on the majority of Wake Forest. Get your sh*t together, theres a whole world out there, and it doesnt care whether you made a B- or a B in your PoliSci class.
...
10 Reasons why the Cubs will win the World Series
This prediction comes without ANY warranty whatsoever especially with the cubs going something like 2-3 this preseason. But we should still celebrate because today is opening day for the Cubbies… who will WIN the World Series this season… (Perhaps it’s appropriate this falls on April Fool’s day? Only the future will tell)
1- They haven’t won since 1908. Can we at...
“The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has...”
– Terence Mann (via rulesformyunbornson)
“When there’s nothing left to burn, you have to set yourself on fire.”
– Torquil Campbell, “Stars” vocalist
March 2011
2 posts
The Good Man in Hell
If a good man were ever housed in Hell By needful error of the qualities, Perhaps to prove the rule or shame the Devil, Or speak the Truth only a stranger sees,
Would he, surrendering quick to obvious hate, Fill half eternity with cries and tears, Or watch beside Hell’s little wicket gate In patience for the first ten-thousand years,
Feeling the curse climb slowly to his throat, That,...