These days I have very few occasions when I feel nervous, insecure or embarrassed. Even at times when I probably should feel that way I strangely don’t. A few months ago, the results of my ridiculous behavior resulted in some fairly serious consequences. Even in that situation, I thought, “This is an embarrassing situation”, but I had little of the accompanying emotions of embarrassment, insecurity or nervousness.… read more “Dreams of Insecurity”
Author: Joel Gross
Monday Night Dinner from 2 Weeks Ago
Plato made some tasty prosciutto-wrapped fish and a baked apple with cheese and goodies in it.
I live like a king.
Suncadia Resort Winter Visit
Went to Suncadia Resort again with Nick, Nicole and Sonja.‚ Had a very fun time, even though it was freezing cold.‚ We spent a lot of time in the aquatics center relaxing in the hot tub, going down the water slides and playing water basketball.
Boss’s Tattoos
Syracuse Basketball Coach Joe Boeheim Battles Mike
I found this entertaining video of Syracuse’s basketball coach Joe Boeheim battling his recalcitrant microphone.
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Ballard (B) Landmark
Extremely poorly chosen name for a 50+ retirement living community
Lithuanian Loonies
Michael Yon reporting from Afghanistan had the following entertaining observations to make on the Lithuanian Special Forces troops who are part of the NATO forces giving the U.S. assistance.
“U.S. and Afghan soldiers in Zabul Province give high marks to the Lithuanian Special Forces, who like to ride these captured Taliban motorbikes to sneak up on, and chase Taliban fighters.… read more “Lithuanian Loonies”
Cyclops
My friend Nicole got stabbed in the eye by Nick’s African spear. Don’t ask.
I Am A Genius!
I spotted an article on the Discovery Channel’s website today titled “Semen Quality linked to Intelligence”.‚ The article went on to say that “Past studies have linked an individual’s intelligence to his or her height, cardiovascular function and longevity, but now a new study suggests semen quality may be added to that list, since it also appears to help predict the level of a man’s intelligence.”
Club Classiness
Random pictures of me and some friends from the Frontier Room in Seattle