A Watchful Eye

His chin raises with every glance at the computer screen, trying to the find the typed letters as they appear one after the other on the blank white page, some faster than others. The typing continues, at least until someone sparks a conversation. The clicking from the keyboard ceases and the intermittent noise is immediately replaced with words. Mostly just a quick comment at first for whatever was said or asked: one, two, three, maybe even four words at most—something we all could offer—followed by a more specific response, much more in-depth and knowledgeable than imaginable—that’s where the difference is made.

Christmas Reading List

So here are some books I'm thinking about reading over Christmas break...

The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach

Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace

11/22/63 by Stephen King

Those Guys Have All the Fun by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales

Click on the titles for more info!

Photos Galore!

I was going to search online for some of my favorite photos, but I decided against it. Instead, I give you five pictures from the lens of my own camera. These are the inspiration for a piece I'm writing about a Florida trip with my Dad.

A Sight of Ira

Found an Ira Glass interview on Letterman. Pretty interesting seeing rather than hearing.

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"When I put on my uniform, I feel I am the proudest man on Earth."

- Roberto Clemente

This quote is something that I surrounded myself with when I used to play baseball, but its use didn't end there. Still this quote hangs on my door, serving as a reminder to be proud with what I have in my life each and every day. Boy he had a hell of an arm.

You've Outdone Yourself, Stephen.

If you're a fan of Stephen Colbert at all, please watch this clip I found on Gawker last month.

An absolute ridiculous story about how some teens abuse alcohol, retold in a way that only Colbert can.

Check it out here!

The Days We'd Mostly Like To Forget

Everyone should check out the "This American Life" broadcast centered around different middle school experiences. It's sure to create some laughs and at times will definitely make you cringe. Six stories go back in the past to relive many awkward moments, including one about school dances. Click here to start listening now!