“Well, now it feels like Thanksgiving,” Brian laughed. We hadn’t talked about politics or the election up until that point, but the topic of transgender athletes came up, and I made what I thought...
“Is Friday selfie day or is Saturday selfie day?” I asked. “Everyday’s selfie day,” Andy replied. It was our second trip to LA in as many months to watch beach volleyball, and we were...
It all started with my first visit to Eataly at Valley Fair, when I wandered the groceries section in search of truffle chips. Well, I found the Urbani chips my friend posted about on...
Disclaimer: So…I meant to write this right after Thanksgiving, but obviously didn’t make time for it. Better late than never, though, right? tldr: Be specific One of my favorite Thanksgiving dinner traditions is to...
If I had to break down what it takes to be a good conversationalist, I’d say the 3 components are: Listening Storytelling Asking questions Whilst being a good listener is probably a more important...
When I told my friend Tim that I wanted to write a blog post on this topic, he burst out laughing. “Oh Ted…only you would give advice on how to give advice.” I laughed,...
“I hate gift-giving,” Jim* declared. I laughed, a bit surprised. “Why? Who doesn’t like gifts?” “I mean, I appreciate the thought…but it’s just awkward if it’s not something I like, or the version I...
Having spent most of my life in Bay Area, I had no idea how ridiculous California’s proposition system was until my roommate Cory pointed it out. It never occurred to me to wonder why...
by waldenwest · Published September 23, 2020 · Last modified September 6, 2021
If you know me, you know that I value the following: Rules Common sense Good customer service I found myself at the intersection of those 3 things when I tried to return an air...
I’ve always loved having a diverse group of friends, and to be more specific, friends that are different than me. While it’s often easier to form friendships with people look like us, I think...
Keep expectations low… then you wont be disappointed…don’t get too much input from others so you can base your opinion…
Omg I do not like surprises! Just tell me ahead of time 😂
Should we eat from the tree of knowledge… will we or will we not surely die?
How do you know I'm not a spy?
I recall Nahm in Bangkok (your rec.) a great value. Delicious and memorable, but not life changing. But I doubt…