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"Writings"

Strength of the Wolf: Gaming & Friendship

It's a privilege to play games with friends. Destiny has been the only disc in my Xbox One for months. The Iron banner event has landed in the Tower once again, Lord Saladin is ready to reward Guardians who fight to victory if only they will lock arms and engage in fierce battle in the Crucible.

Making Lemonade

Dealing with a rough sequence of events can be tough. If you're in a strange pattern that seems to be continuing in a downward direction, you may do well to keep a few things in mind to preserve your sanity.

re: Lost in Translation

I have been sitting on this post since mid-summer of 2011. Perhaps you would take a stroll with me as we consider this masterful piece of cinema. Here's to one of the best films ever made...that I may never need to watch again.

The Young American

As kids, we learned to want the things we needed most: two parents, how to follow God, the value of hard work, and the importance of respecting all people. I hope one day I can make such a lasting impression on my children.

Friendly Neighborhood Chivalries

8:00am on a chilly morning in Springfield, Missouri. One of my neighbors, a woman in her mid-twenties, is trying to scrape several layers of ice off her windshield with a tiny scraper. I have a couple hefty ones in my car - growing up in the Midwest has its advantages - and immediately feel obligated to offer my assistance.

The Marathon

The second lap of the race was killing me. Every fiber of my being was on fire, oxygen wouldn't come fast enough, and I was easily distracted by the crowd. But there it was, sitting on the ground and demanding that I redouble my efforts. I put one foot in front of the other, straining to reach the starting line one more time.