Edward CarretteWhat to do when the only person holding you back is you (and some guy named Steve).I love reading inspirational stories. I read them more than I should, even when I don’t listen to the advice they give. In a lot of these…Mar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019
Edward CarretteWhy I left Austin for St LouisYou left Austin for St Louis (STL)? You left the coolest city in America for one of the most dangerous?Feb 27, 2019Feb 27, 2019
Edward CarretteBuying my first gun. | Home | The United States of MuricaI know. Guns. Guns. Even writing the word brings up strong emotions. I am not going to get into the gun debate here. I will only say this…Feb 11, 2019Feb 11, 2019
Edward CarretteHow I became an Australian popsicleStop me if you’ve heard this before, ‘oh I love the cold, it’s so much nicer than hot’. You know who says that? People who don’t live in…Jan 31, 2019Jan 31, 2019
Edward CarretteTo change the way people think about you, stop using this word.How often do you say the word ‘I’? Think about it. How many times a day do you say, ‘I’? Seems like a pretty easy question. You’re…Jan 24, 2019Jan 24, 2019
Edward CarretteThis is also America — 11/11/18With the midterm election this week, there was been endless chatter, cookie cutter campaign ads, vitriol back and forth, and a lot of us v…Nov 11, 2018Nov 11, 2018
Edward CarretteThis is also America 11/04/18 | Home | The United States of MuricaHuman kindness.Nov 4, 2018Nov 4, 2018
Edward CarretteThe American Fast Food Challenge: McDonaldsAmerica and fast food go together like beef and bun. I remember arriving here and being floored by the sheer bounty of options. Sure, there…Jun 7, 2018Jun 7, 2018
Edward CarretteIf you don’t have any good friends, it’s probably your faultI know what you’re thinking. Wow, this guy sucks. He doesn’t know me. He doesn’t know what I’m like. And you’re right, I don’t know you…May 24, 2018May 24, 2018
