Tomorrow I fly to the District of Colombia with my wonderful mother to take in the sights and history of the nation's capital and more. We are both tremendously excited; it's hard to believe it's here. I've been planning for some time. However, it's on the eve of this event that I'm filled with a … Continue reading Restless
When I inherited my father's meager record collection, I rediscovered a few favorites that I used to listen to when I was younger. He had the soundtrack to The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. He had the Creedence Clearwater Revival album that had 'Fortunate Sun' on it. I remember him giddily showing me a … Continue reading Freedom
It's been the best Christmas I've had in quite a long time.I am largely a social creature; I am happiest when among others. My giving season started on Friday the 14th. I love to host, and I invited my closest friends over for a fancy-dressed party to celebrate the holidays. We laughed, drank, exchanged gifts...and … Continue reading Merry Christmas
Growing up, I visited grand openings of grocery stores with my father many times ... It triggered a flood of non-specific memory from childhood.
Well, I didn't get the promotion that I interviewed for on Oct 5. I'd like to say it was a complete surprise, but alas, it was not. In the last week or so, I've become increasingly skeptical of my chances of success...although I can't really point to a specific reason or event that brought me … Continue reading Rejection
It seems like I hardly sit down to write about my world anymore unless I’m either A) someplace new or B) stuck with nothing else to do. I am sitting in a chair in the sky en route to Chicago for my employer’s annual Culture Survey meeting. Every leader in the company flies up to … Continue reading Plane Ride
It's popular to hate the Titanic. Not the ship itself or the historical account of the disaster on April 14, 1912...but the 1997 Hollywood epic motion picture. So popular, in fact, that it's not a film I often quote when talking about my favorite movies because I know it's inviting a conversation of defense. However, … Continue reading Titanic
Last time I sat down and shared my thoughts, I was on the high that only Dragon*Con can provide. Walking in the parade and enjoying 50k+ passionate fans of all sides of pop culture. It was a good time this year, as it has been the last two years. Less than a week after I … Continue reading The Passage of Time
One of the things that excited me most about Dragon*Con this year was the fact that I was going to be in the parade. It happened in a rather slapdash fashion: someone on Reddit posted they had a Back to the Future group that had dropped out and his DeLorean needed some company. I make … Continue reading Dragon*Con 2012 – Walking the Parade
Today is my last day in Denver. It's been a wonderful trip and I have no reservations in saying this was a fantastic vacation destination. Not only did I get to see a lot of amazing sights, but got to know two friends a bit better and we shared a lot with each other. I … Continue reading Farewell to the Queen City of the Plains
Rhys' Pieces 