The MarioKart Gym

Yesterday I was talking to a friend about a spin class she’s in. “What’s a spin class?” I asked. I had heard the term before, but I feel like it’s one of those things you hear a lot as a guy and never really know what it is, like pilates or pap smears. “It’s like, … Read more

Some Thoughts About Louisville

For a variety of reasons, I’ve been to Louisville a number of times over the last year and a half. I wrote this entry on last year’s Kentucky Derby, along with this entry on a Ray Lamontagne concert. I paid Louisville another visit on Thursday and Friday, this time for another concert. I have a few … Read more

My First Book

I got something in the mail on Monday that made me smile. Big time. This is my first published book. Wait, you say? My name isn’t on the cover? Indeed it isn’t. I came on too late in the process to have that honor bestowed upon me. But I assure you that I wrote half … Read more

10 Fun Facts About Memphis

I spent the last weekend in Memphis, Tennessee for a bachelor party for a good friend of mine. I learned a lot about Memphis during my time there, so I thought I’d share some fun facts about the city. I hope I can think of ten of them. The food is delicious but quite unhealthy. … Read more

The Nap Story

I don’t know how to tell this story the best way. I’ll tell it the only way I know how. Also, I feel like I’ve told it on the blog before, but I searched for it and couldn’t find it, so here it is. I’ve told a few stories on this blog about the time … Read more

Back on the Bandwagon

I’d like to propose a change of meaning for the expression “back on the bandwagon.” As it stands, if you’re on the bandwagon, you’re alcohol-free. If you’re off the bandwagon, you’re drinking to your heart’s desire. But this doesn’t make sense to me. Imagine a bandwagon rolling through town. The band is on the wagon. … Read more