Religious zealots complain about the increasing tendency of the popular mind to make the association between Halloween and secular or pagan imagery.   What is really amusing is the utter seriousness with which they disregard the fact that Halloween predates Christianity by thousands of years.  The Halloween we celebrate today is drawn mostly from the pagan parts, the Jack-o’-lanterns, the dressing up as ghosts, witches, etc....

     I find that I post a lot during the Fall months.  Its really because I LOVE this time of year.  I wont make this post too complicated.  I just wanted to write a bit about my favorite fall things.     Things I like about Fall - Titans FOOTBALL!!  Well hell ALL FOOTBALL, but the Tennessee Titans the most. New TV Season starts. The Kids go Back to School Halloween Cooler Weather / Backyard Fire Pits Chili / Homemade...

   Yes I am a big boy.  I have been large my whole life.  I have never much felt bad about it.  I could blame my parents or the environment or my sedentary lifestyle but all of that is bull really.  I am large because I eat a lot and have a desk job.  I am actually quite lucky that I have  both of those “ailments”.  Yeah I would love to get out and drop some weight by exercising, but that crap is HARD.      Really...

    It is quickly approaching my 17 year wedding anniversary in June.  I just wanted to jot down some of the things I have learned in the last 17 years with my wonderful wife Laura.  -          You cannot make your spouse happy.  You can be supportive and loving but ultimately nothing you do can force your loved ones to be happy when they really aren’t. -          You have to treat your spouse with all the respect...

Dirty Little Matt is sitting in the back of math class, obviously not paying any attention, when the teacher calls his name. “Yeah teach?” he replies. “If there are three ducks on a fence and you shoot one of them with a shotgun, how many are left?” asks the teacher. Matt answers “Well, teach, if I shoot one of them with a shotgun, the loud noise is gonna make them all fly off.” “No, Matt, there...

    I am very lucky to have what I consider a true friend for every stage of my life.  I am also very lucky in that I have somehow, through the buzz and blur that is life, always managed to keep in touch with my buddies.  My Wife and constant companion for the last 18 years is of course exempt from this post, since she is my ultimate best friend and confidant.  I felt like this was interesting to share since after I thought about it...