Category: Random
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Unclear Utterances
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in RandomI listen to podcasts as a single old white guy does; I’ve got nothing else going for me. During one of those today, I heard the phrase “banned for saying incorrect information.” I wanted to smack the speaker. Why don’t we call lies “lies” anymore? Let me guess, lawyers. It’s reminiscent of George Carlin’s bit…
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Beautiful People
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in RandomIt must suck to be beautiful. While being conventionally beautiful has many, many perks, it has several severe downsides, namely me. There is something about beauty, in any form, that attracts attention automatically, without thought. Our minds make it comfortable, relaxing, even enjoyable, to rest sight on beauty. While staring at beautiful nature is acceptable,…
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Phantom Feelings
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in RandomEvery night I am visited by a ghost. Before anyone dismisses it, that statement is true … ish. Ever since I’ve moved into this old house about nine years ago, I’ve always experienced weird sensations just as I lay down to sleep. At first, it felt like my cat was walking on the bed, but…