Posted on October 14, 2010
Catholic School made me a Sinner
I put in twelve years of Catholic school… I was released on my own recognizance but served parole under the watchful eyes of a Baptist college. You could say I was “institutionalized” and feared life on the outside…. Read More
Posted on July 3, 2010
How Indiana Jones Has Made Me a Better Father
When the baby falls asleep in my arms, I recreate this old scene in reverse as I do my best to place him in the crib and extract my arms without him waking up. I learned from Indiana… Read More
Posted on March 26, 2010
I hate the phrase “knock on wood”
I despise the phrase “Knock on wood.” It was only ever tolerable when sung by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones. If you’re among those in the cockpit who’ve said, “I’ve never had an engine fire or a hydraulic leak…. Read More
Posted on January 31, 2010
My own sensory deprivation chamber… with music.
For years, I’ve used Pink Floyd’s 1968 studio album “A Saucerful of Secrets” as my secret weapon for an instant nap when I wasn’t sure if my brain was up for a break or there was too much going on around me to ensure a solid sleep.
Posted on January 22, 2010
Google Voice Poetry
I started using Google Voice months back on my G1 Android phone to transcribe my voicemails. When you leave me a message, I get an email containing the text version of that message. While I can still listen… Read More
Posted on January 18, 2010
My short career as Chris Winston – Overnight Disk Jockey
After college, or maybe it was during, I had a job for about a year as an overnight DJ at an adult contemporary AM radio station in Southern Virginia. Actually, it wasn’t just an AM station. It was,… Read More
Posted on January 5, 2010
My failed attempt at dog whispering
I was driving home today and saw a dog running around the neighborhood a few blocks from my house. Being the good neighbor and dog owner that I am, I figured it best to try and find the… Read More