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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian perspectives on judging others: 12 of 42
I remember when I was in the 7th grade older women at church used to like talking to me. Now when I mean older women I mean as old as maybe 9th grade or something like that, but at my age at the time that's a lot. But usually the "talking" would consist of me sitting there like an idiot and the girl spilling her guts to me ab... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How talking about debt helps find solutions: 6 of 14
It used to be that being in debt was a source of great shame. We would not talk about it for fear of having the stigma either of being financially irresponsible or of trying living beyond our means. Times have changed. These days we do not talk about our debt not because we are embarrassed, but rather because we simply do not... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Basic defensive football plays everyone should know: 4 of 9
I had a friend in high school who played cornerback on the football team. When he told me what position he played, what I thought I heard was "quarterback" and expressed to him my awe and admiration. He rolled his eyes, sighed, and corrected me as he had probably done for many before me.I think even the most novice of footbal... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Memories: 27 of 42
recently went to see a local community theater production of "Of Mice and Men." It was good, though some of the performances were lacking. The theater holds around 200, and about 2/3 of the seats were filled. The non-balcony seats were only about nine rows deep, so even in the last row, you were pretty up-close-and-personal w... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to lower your electric bill: 32 of 45
When I was younger, my father would scold me for leaving a room without turning off the light. It was not until I started paying my own bills that I truly understood the reason for his vigilance. As energy costs are rising, some are feeling the pinch quite directly and any way to save on their electricity bill would be welcom... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Society & Lifestyle (Other) The greatest comeback story: 143 of 193
Never give up. There are times when even making an effort seems a fool's errand, but to hope when all hope is lost is sometimes the reward itself. In one of my physics classes in college, we took a weekly, five problem, multiple choice exam - no partial credit. So if you missed one problem, the best you can do is get an 80%. ... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Tips for financial planning in your twenties: 22 of 29
I have a friend at work who is in his mid-twenties whose extended family owns land in Texas. Recently his family struck oil and are now receiving a windfall. This morning he found out what his cut was going to be, and it will essentially double his current income. He was ecstatic. He immediately came into my office and asked ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) Basic offensive football plays everyone should know: 7 of 9
I remember watching a football game with a friend of mine who had never really watched a game before. She asked me, "why are they lining up and then just running into each other?" Instead of making fun of her, I took a step back and tried to look at the game through her eyes. Indeed, that is what it looked like much of the ti... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football The best way to annoy rival football fans: 8 of 10
Sun Tzu in "The Art of War" said, "If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat." What was true thousands of years ago on the battle field in ancient China is also true when tormenting rival football fans. Once when I was attending a football game at the University of Virginia... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: What it means to be a man: 35 of 43
Being supremely secure in my masculinity, I would like share my thoughts on the subtleties of the man-to-man hug. I think it's fascinating how there seems to be a very strict unspoken protocol when it comes to this. I don't think I'm an authority on this, but I've hugged my fair share of guys... ehem... I mean... uh... where ... More..