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Posts Educating people on the proper way to use their own language has become one of the great ironies of American English.

Jul 24, 2014

Posts ( 1 great idea > 10 good ideas > 100 bad ideas ) < action

Jul 23, 2014

Posts I’m often asked why I constantly engage people in discussions where it’s clear that I’m never going to convince them. The answer is simple: I’m more interested in reaching the thoughtful majority than the vocal minority.

Jul 3, 2014

Posts Oh, why can’t I be different like everyone else?

Jun 27, 2014

Posts I will always despise bullies because they taught me how it feels to hate.

May 16, 2014

Posts That awkward moment when your laugh is more amusing than the comment that caused it.

May 6, 2014

Posts You can’t have a third answer to a binary question.

Apr 18, 2014

Posts Ytsevolution (2014) Under Construction

It’s been several months since the release of Dream Theater’s self-titled album, and I’ve picked a track that I really feel belongs. It may end up being controversial, however. Instead…

Apr 8, 2014

Posts I realize that I’m weird, and I’m weirdly okay with that.

Apr 8, 2014

Posts I realize that I’m weird, and I’m weirdly okay with that.

Apr 8, 2014

Posts If their ex keeps calling, it’s because they keep answering.

Apr 3, 2014

Posts I have a powerful, painful, and potentially wonderful story to tell everyone, but I can’t yet because I’m not done living it.

Mar 25, 2014

Posts People don’t like to be told anything, especially if it’s the truth.

Mar 24, 2014

Posts Your birthday now guarantees that your name will go viral at least once a year.

Mar 20, 2014

Posts It’s more important to look at what’s ahead of you than what’s in front of you.

Mar 7, 2014

Posts If you ever begin to worry that no one cares about you, try skipping a credit card payment.

Feb 20, 2014

Posts I am way too amused by the fact that the abbreviation for today’s holiday is VD.

Feb 14, 2014

Posts I am way too amused by the fact that the abbreviation for today’s holiday is VD.

Feb 14, 2014

Posts I just gained about five pounds while making a dozen breakfast burritos. Some assembly lines are more delicious than others.

Feb 9, 2014

Posts Evidence > Confidence

Feb 4, 2014

Posts evidence > confidence

Feb 4, 2014

Posts Never go full neckbeard.

Jan 31, 2014

Posts Never go full neckbeard.

Jan 31, 2014

Posts This morning I asked the Internet about the Grammy Awards, and it told me they sucked.

Jan 27, 2014