Word Traps

There comes a time in every man’s, woman’s, and child’s life when a word gets trapped in the brain. A trick might help get the word out again. But what is the trick? The words that have been stuck in my head lately are Superfluous and Extraneous. It doesn’t help at all that people at …

Super Secret Messages

Sometimes cyberspace is quietly existing. Other times, it’s a bit more up front and in your face. In this AI-generated image, I asked for “Rice Krispies and the mascots”. The subtle message at the top may be in the style of Kellogg’s. You and I aren’t fooled at all, though. The “mascots” may even be …

Amazing Music

Music is amazing. Music is eternal and temporary all at once. Eternal because it will live in memory forever. A song can outlast the most familial memory. Some people remember their children’s names by remembering songs. Other people even name their children after a song, their favorite song. And then there are those who name …

Take Offense

I don’t want anybody to feel left out, so I’m making a list of things you can choose to make you offended. There’s no priority here. Find the one that fits you best. After all, it must be a fun game, being offended, since everyone seems to be doing it. 1. Be offended at people …

Tobymac vs. Duran Duran

It may be no secret that I love music. We all do, don’t we? Music keeps us sane during the dull moments of a day. Music propels us through exercise routines. Music gives us a reason to pretend we’re fantastic singers when we’re alone. It also gives us emotional stimuli. That’s a fancy way of …