It’s as if there’s a whole generation of people who have grown up thinking Halloween is real. Or at least something like a real thing for adults. Or maybe a real chance to let something that lives inside of them come out for a day. Or a night. Or a weekend. Something that they don’t let on to throughout the rest of the year, but let sweep over them each October along with millions of others who feel this way…
If the Internet has done one thing, it’s made us more aware of the world around us. No longer are we insulated by ignorance. And frankly, it’s not easy being happy in a world where so much is wrong and so many suffer. But we have to try. We have to take time out and walk in a different direction every now and then to clear our minds and escape reality. Or at least, I do. My greatest reality is…
People are angry. Across the world, protests are being mobilized by members of middle and lower class society around the idea of economic inequity. Perhaps this uprising will change something. Or maybe it will fizzle in a pool of acidic lies and insincere negoatiations, as we skulk back into our places. “But it was pretty bad ass at the beginning.” we’ll say. “Until the Italians got violent.” Revolutions are beautiful, reckless things. Wrinkles in the fabric of time. I thought…
Yesterday I paid my barber a visit. After years as a SuperCuts guy, a few months ago I started visiting a local salon that was recommended by some gay friends who have really nice hair. My new stylist is friendly, Southern, and consistent. Because when it comes to my hair, consistency is key. I don’t need anything fancy. I get in I get out I move on with my day. Boom. Anyway, I’d always considered the barber-customer relationship particularly interesting. Almost…
Death. It’s pretty much the most important thing in life. It’s important because it’s always looming as the only thing that’s absolutely certain. Everything else is a total crapshoot. Indeed, death is as much a part of life as breathing. No breathing, know death. Yet, we somehow keep moving along in life despite this terrible thing at the end. And most of us move along pretty happily. Then someone dies and we’re reminded that we’re just borrowing time. That we’re…
Today, Apple, the most valuable company in the world, unveiled the iPhone 4S. The excitement leading up to the announcement aroused speculation from bloggers, reporters and fanboys around the globe. Even the date of the announcement was hotly rumored all summer. And for good reason. The iPhone is great product. Before I bought my first iPhone (3GS), I was a Blackberry user. And for the most part, I was quite happy. But then I moved my home and office from…
