Inside my Brain

Things I Love: My Red Knife

Things I Love: My Red Knife

If you've ever eaten a meal prepared by me in my home that requires any kind of chopping or slicing, it's likely that my red knife was joyfully employed in...
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Here Are My Oscar Picks!

Here Are My Oscar Picks!

This year, I have made every effort to see as many of the Academy Awards Nominees as humanly possible.  I've even gone to see one of nominees in the theater:...
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Here is a Type of Comedy I Do Not Understand

Here is a Type of Comedy I Do Not Understand

Making fun of people you love.  People who do this - you do realize that this is hurtful, right? Based on conversations I've had with multiple folks on this topic,...
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I Would Like to Tell You How I Prepare for a New Season of "Succession"

I Would Like to Tell You How I Prepare for a New Season of "Succession"

I do this with other shows too, but because of the way "Succession" has rolled out, I've done it the most times with this show.  And plus, I stopped being...
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Employers Have a Very Low Bar for Being Considered "Good"

Employers Have a Very Low Bar for Being Considered "Good"

I woke up thinking about this today.  A friend of mine recently started a new job and has been thrilled with it, because they feel like they are being appreciated by their...
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My Current Favorite Moisturizer is Bear Fat

My Current Favorite Moisturizer is Bear Fat

That is not a brand name.  I'm using actual bear fat.  I guess I should back up a bit, huh? So, I guess this new special interest in unusual moisturizing...
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Riddle Me This: How is the Super Bowl Any Different Than the Oscars?

Riddle Me This: How is the Super Bowl Any Different Than the Oscars?

I mean aside from the obvious "der" answer of "sports", but aside from that it ain't that different.  Right? Like, I'm not seeing something here that's not, am I? Ok,...
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I Live for Soup Lunch

I Live for Soup Lunch

It's my new favorite thing.  In fact, some days, it is the highlight of my day. Mostly when it's potato and bacon soup day.  Soup Lunch is pretty self explanatory, but...
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