I Have Good Manners, So Why Wouldn’t I? — Over the past couple of days, I’ve seen two social media friends change their names. I’m not talking about changing from William to Bill, or Emily to Emma. These name changes were really out there. At least as far as many people are concerned. I’m talking about names like Saffron…

My Young Child Set a Boundary, and I Gladly Respected It — My daughter and I have always been tight. Best friends, each other’s biggest supporters and fans. We’ve had a wonderful relationship. I’ve almost never let her down in the 18 years that we’ve been together. However, I’ll never forget the day she taught me a lesson in parenting. Her mother…

The New “Friend of Medium” Membership Option is Badass — I’m a giving person, by nature. I love Christmas not because I enjoy getting gifts, but rather by giving them. I’m always excited for the big day to arrive so I can see the happiness and joy a thoughtful gift can bring to a family member or a friend. Call…

Check My List of Things Only Poor Kids Knew About — If you grew up poor, there are many things you probably remember about the experience. I realized as a child that things were somewhat different in our home than in the homes of my friends. …

Let’s Write About Our Childhood Memories That Stood Out — I was remembering a few humorous things about my grade school years today. It made me smile at some of the funny, sometimes crazy memories I had. It made me come up with a fun little writing challenge. Think about any memories from grade school age or younger that pop…

The Internet Has Damaged Our Self-Worth — We are constantly flipping open apps on our phones to gain validation from strangers. We regularly check social media sites to see how many likes, hearts, and other forms of virtual attention we’re receiving. We want our pictures, videos, and words to be appreciated by the masses. It’s giving us…

Most of Us Never Stood a Chance — It saddens me greatly that many people I know can’t stand their parent or parents. The people who are responsible for bringing us into the world should be our biggest fans, most loyal allies, and some of our best friends. If your parent(s) fits into that description, I’m truly happy…

Common Sense Isn’t as Common as You Think — I am not always a patient person. While I have good manners and would never hurt someone’s feelings on purpose, I notice a lot of shit in this crazy world we live in. A world full of people. Dumb people. I’ve known some amazing human beings. Hell, I’m related to…

So as a Man, Naturally I’m Making Out My Will — I was looking forward to this morning, last night. I had an idea for a funny blog and my little dog Libby was going to be the star. That is until I woke up with a slightly sore throat, a stuffy nose, and started sneezing all over the place. Sorry…