Tag Archives: Friends

I Look Friendly

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

I’ve written before about how strangers come up to me in public places and strike up a conversation. Well, it happened again. That’s right kids, it’s story time! So make sure you’re sitting somewhere comfortable – may I suggest your … Continue reading →

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Three People I’ll Never Forget

Posted on March 15, 2018 by

It was the summer of 2010. I can’t decide if that feels like a long time ago, or just yesterday. Anyway, I was making my debut as a camp counselor. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Jad

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

Dear Jad, I’ve hit only seven letters on my keyboard and the computer already wants to autocorrect your name to “Had”. And they say technology is supposed to be smart. Ha! What do they know? Who is “they” anyway? While … Continue reading →

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Closing Act

Posted on December 31, 2017 by

Dear Readers, For the last three hours, I’ve been trying to write one of those fancy year in review posts. I can’t do it. It’s too hard. I’m a better writer after midnight, when the lights are out and I’m … Continue reading →

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Friends For How Long?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

My high school prom was held the day after graduation, back in 2009. It was one final hurrah, before we all went our separate ways. You know, all those cliché phrases. If I’m honest, I would’ve rather been at home … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 2, 2017 by

Today is my birthday. You know what, I don’t know if I want to write this post anymore. It’s just so self-serving. No one on WordPress is notified when it’s a blogger’s birthday. We have to notify everyone else, ourselves. … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Squid

Posted on August 15, 2017 by

Dear Calamari, Oh man, I’ve wanted to say that since the second you requested your letter. I’m sorry my infatuation with calamari got in the way of this. I’ll start over. Dear Squid, Do you like calamari? Do they have … Continue reading →

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Know You Then

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

I miss the things I do not say wouldn’t make a difference either way it used to be today it used to be today Brought on by fate and prayer we took a moment to breathe in the summer air … Continue reading →

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A Captain’s Speech

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

It has come to my attention that in the four years I’ve had this blog, I’ve never actually posted a “captain’s speech”. I’m talking about a speech a captain would give to their team before a game. Sorry to burst … Continue reading →

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A Letter To Issa

Posted on August 10, 2017 by

Dear Issa, Hey there, Paul here. What’s up? How’s it hanging? How are you? What’s new? What’s the word, big bird? ‘Sup? Issa are you okay, are you okay, are you okay, Issa? I expect responses to each of those … Continue reading →

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