I've been humming and hawing about participating in the Zero to Hero challenge. But I'm totally going to do it! I'm going to do a mega catch up--right here, right now. Big breath. And go . . . Day One: Introduce Yourself Hey, my name is Thain in Vain. I'm here to challenge myself as … Continue reading Zero to Hero Catch-up: Ten Days in One Post
Category: Writing Prompts
5 Things People Did Before Apple (BA)
Not a day goes by I don't contemplate profound life questions of life such as are you there God, it's me Margaret and who shot JR?' When I want a distraction from pondering questions about the human condition, I wonder "how the hell did I lived without my iPhone?" Frankly, I really should know because I … Continue reading 5 Things People Did Before Apple (BA)
Immaturity: It’s Not Just for the Young
Maturity is defined as: "Adult development and maturity theories include the purpose in life concept, in which maturity emphasizes a clear comprehension of life's purpose, directedness, and intentionality which, contributes to the feeling that life is meaningful." Excerpt: Wikipedia Whatever that means. I'm sure it means something to somebody smarter, and likely better looking than me, but … Continue reading Immaturity: It’s Not Just for the Young
Another Lame Post
Starting a blog was a way for me to challenge myself as a writer and find some cool blogs to follow. To really get going in the blogging world, I thought joining NaBloWriMo would get the old, write-y juices flowing every day. I envisioned myself pumping out words like Steinbeck--a co-worker, who writes sweeping, epic emails. … Continue reading Another Lame Post
For my dog: “Tiny Puppy”
Sung to the tune of Elton John's "Tiny Dancer" Chihuahua baby, not a lady, lapdog for the clan Doey eyed, doggy smile, you are a music dog Prancer, you must have seen him dancing for his dinner And now he's on me, always with me, tiny puppy in my hand Cat freaks, out in the … Continue reading For my dog: “Tiny Puppy”
Smokes and Progressive Rock
I purchased my first pack of cigarettes from a store down the street from my home (when you could still sell cigs to teenager). The ones I had been smoking up until that point were acquired from the stash of a friend’s mom. They were Rothman’s—and though I was new to the habit, I knew … Continue reading Smokes and Progressive Rock
Lest We Forget
Desperately Seeking Fire
I have a wood-burning fireplace in my new house and with the recent cold weather a roaring fire is just what Fire Marshall Bill ordered. Of course, I tried real wood because "you just gotta use real wood or you're not getting a real fire-place experience." But . . . Wood is way too high … Continue reading Desperately Seeking Fire
Breaking News: Rob Ford Sex Tape Surfaced
Just kidding. Thankfully a video of Rob Ford doing the nasty has not surfaced because I would probably watch it and spend years wishing for the power to undo seeing such a horrible thing (being too cowardly to claw out my own eyes). Also, I don't think our great nation could weather such a thing. … Continue reading Breaking News: Rob Ford Sex Tape Surfaced
Lululemon Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Fire Crotch”
La La Land -- Today, Lululemon announced the release of “Fire Crotch,” their latest yoga pant line geared towards plus size women. The pants contain a reinforced crotchal area to prevent friction when fat thighs rub together. This is in response to complaints that Lululemon yoga pants were thinning and piling. “Some women's bodies' are not right … Continue reading Lululemon Gives New Meaning to the Phrase “Fire Crotch”
Thain in Vain 