Tag Archive: growing up

The iPad: What’s Wrong With America?

At first it was just an annoyance. Now, it’s a giant thorn in my side. It makes me not want to log on to Twitter, and it dominates my Google Reader. It takes over multiple headlines in my Google News feed every day. I’ve grown to absolutely loathe the iPad. It’s not the gadget itself…

A Man’s Defense Of Marriage

In six months, I will be tying the knot. I will be 25 years old, and changing my life completely. And I couldn’t be more excited. Guys around me think they’re being funny. They give me the "*cough*Don’tdoit!*cough*" gag and tell me how women change after you marry them. That I should stay "free" as…

Health Week Wrap-Up: Cooking – Yes, I’m Talking To You

I’ve heard them all: “It’s too difficult.” “I’m really bad at it.” “It’s annoying.” “I don’t have time for it.” Ah, cooking. It’s one of the most universal activities in human nature. We all need to eat, so we all need to prepare food. Anywhere you go in the world, there are people cooking stuff….

Fighting Is a Good Thing (When Done Right)

Ever see a couple fight? Do you think that maybe they are just a terrible couple, or “Gee, I guess they wound up with the wrong person!” Actually, I think just the opposite (depending on how they’re arguing, I guess – more on that later): there’s a couple that cares. Fighting is great for a…

The Practical Budget: Key #3 – “The Four Walls”

I’m sitting in my cold apartment, eating yet another lunch of Ramen Noodles. I’m 5 pounds lighter than I probably should be, and my jeans have a big hole in the knee. I climb into my car with one burnt-out headlight and pray the gas will hold out until tomorrow. After seeing how much food…

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