If I were to quantify the amount of time I spend being happy and positive, I’d say I land somewhere at or around 95%. In fact, an old friend of mine used to call me “Mayo” because he said that …
Working My Way Into Poverty
The older I get, the less I want. Whether it’s money or things or drama or rashes. I’ve finally gotten to a place in my life where less truly is more. I realize this goes against the American Dream and …
Race Relations
“Don’t even look at me like that. I’m gonna freakin’ kill you.” “Yeah right, you’re a sad little man. You ain’t killin’ nobody.” “Did you already forget, bro? I just beat your cousin right here, in this very spot, last …
You’re Not a Jerk Unless You’re Rich
I just watched Robert Reich in Inequality for All. Yes, yes, I know. I’m a couple years late to the party; get off my back. Part of me is a sucker for anything injustice related. I love documentaries about injustice, …
I Really Should Have …
finished school. gone to school for something I was/am passionate about (and then finished school). gone back to see my dad the evening he passed away instead of “needing rest” at home. enjoyed being a teenager more and should not …
What If?
What if vegans / vegetarians / gluten free folks just ate their food and didn’t tell you about it? What if teenage girls could actually “even?” What if your stomach was literally so full that there really just wasn’t any …
Medical School, Schmedical School
This is one post in a series called “Finding God.” You can read Chris Day’s entire series here. As you can imagine, my parents were none too happy with the choices I was making late in my teen years. I …
Photo Spark 1-5: The Amazing Sound of a Bass Boat
5 storytellers were given a daunting task—write a 250-word (or less) story explaining a random photograph. This is Photo Spark 1. This is story 5. This is Chris Day with “The Amazing Sound of a Bass Boat.” “Don’t even start with …
Entitled, Privileged, and Elite
Two of my coworkers were having a discussion about wealth. The distribution of wealth, actually. I was merely an eavesdropper, but I’m sure the shock could clearly be seen all over my face when I heard one of them say, …
Swimming with the Baptists
This is one post in a series called “Finding God.” You can read Chris Day’s entire series here. Attending a Baptist church after growing up Catholic was definitely a shock to my system. As I was introduced to the pastors, …
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