What happens when a guy in boots and a Stetson walks through the airport terminal? Toby Keith takes over your soundtrack, and wild theories about Texas crude oil follow.
Should’ve Been a Cowboy
Alive and Kicking: Everyday Things I Assumed Had Vanished
Does anyone still use a pay phone? A late-night airport delay revealed that old-school tech, paper maps, and physical print aren't nearly as dead as we think. Here are 5 relics that are still alive and kicking.
Forget the Meaning of Life—Why Do Wasps Exist?
When I get to Heaven, everyone else will be asking about the secrets of the cosmos—I’ll be in line asking why wasps exist, where lost laundry goes, and for the ultimate divine ruling on Five Guys versus In-N-Out. Priorities, people.
“You Gotta Try This!” (And Other Phrases That Make Me Cringe)
From sweaty pickleball evangelists in parking lots to friends who think they invented the concept of retirement, people love giving unsolicited advice. Here is why I'm not buying into the latest trends just yet.
The Jellyfish Are Biting And So Are My Book Ideas
A brief warning from a state park attendant kicked off a flood of creative inspiration. From jellyfish apocalypses to mob bosses in flip-flops, here is what happens when your mind wanders on dry land.
The Best Show in the Airport Starts After Midnight
Stuck overnight at the airport after a canceled flight, I discovered that no matter how old we get, heavy machinery and late-night maintenance still bring out our inner ten-year-old—and apparently, my new dream vehicle is a $35,000 industrial floor scrubber.
If You’ve Heard It Once… Talking about Clichés
We talk in clichés. We love phrases that once were striking, but over time have lost their impact and power. Their overuse has caused the words to lose meaning for the listener. It's like a piece of bubble gum that's full of sugary flavor when you first start chewing it, but over time becomes bland... Continue Reading →
Up, Up, and Away (Until the Snack Cart Arrives)
From the quiet awe of takeoff to the absurdity of the terminal, air travel is a mix of miracles and madness. A look at the brief magic of flight—and the universal quirks of the people we fly with.
Salty Air & Simple Things
From moody introverted seagulls and missing personalized keychains to the undisputed supremacy of beach ice cream, here are a few simple observations and lessons learned from a recent trip to Bethany Beach.
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