Category Archives: Serious stuff

Thank God for Dead Soldiers

Posted on Friday, March 4, 2011 by Avitable

Before I start this post, which has nothing to do with comedy or humor, I wanted to let you know about a special event happening here in Orlando this weekend. And by special, I mean “terrifying”, because it involves me … Continue reading →

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What I learned about judging the Georgia Academic Decathlon State Competition

Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2011 by Avitable

When I told Heather that I’d be happy to come up to Atlanta to be a Speech Judge for the Georgia Academic Decathlon’s (GAD) State Competition, I saw it as little more than an excuse to visit Atlanta.  I figured … Continue reading →

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For @mooshinindy: A letter to your baby #mozzi

Posted on Friday, January 21, 2011 by Avitable

mozzi (n) – a pseudonym for a heretofore unnamed and unborn child.  See also moosh. Dear Mozzi, As I write this letter, you’re still comfortably entrenched in your mom‘s belly and won’t be venturing out in the world for a … Continue reading →

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The first Christmas since

Posted on Sunday, December 26, 2010 by Avitable

Last Christmas was probably one of the best that I’ve had in a long time. It was filled with family and friends and presents and food and happiness. We hosted dinner at our house for 30 people and there was … Continue reading →

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I’m thankful for you.

Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2010 by Avitable

This has been an interesting year filled with transition, heartbreak, loneliness, and sorrow, but also happiness, independence, change, and progress. The constant throughout this process has been my group of friends. Although I know it’s a crutch, the validation and … Continue reading →

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I think my holiday spirit is in my other pants.

Posted on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 by Avitable

Yesterday, I was reading a post about holiday Grinchiness and I realized that I was feeling the same way.  I really don’t want to have anything to do with the holidays this year. My Thanksgiving will be spent with my … Continue reading →

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About pedophilia and censorship

Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2010 by Avitable

Pedophilia to us humans is a bit like Kryptonite is to Superman. Have you ever seen any incarnation of Superman where someone approaches him with Kryptonite? He stumbles, usually closes his eyes, sticks his hand out and just flails wildly, … Continue reading →

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My thoughts on death; also, RIP Scott Campbell

Posted on Monday, November 8, 2010 by Avitable

A man I knew died yesterday. I can’t say that I liked him very much, or even that I knew him at all. Scott Campbell was a biology teacher at my high school and I never gave him much thought … Continue reading →

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The STD Test

Posted on Thursday, October 28, 2010 by Avitable

Last week, I took an STD test. Actually, let me start at the beginning. Two weeks ago, I was chatting on Skype with a friend in Japan. She was telling me about her most recent boyfriend when something she said … Continue reading →

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For Tanis

Posted on Thursday, October 21, 2010 by Avitable

Tanis, It’s not an equal balance, having one son’s birthday on the anniversary of another son’s death. This isn’t the universe setting things right by giving you a child to care for who needs your special kind of love and … Continue reading →

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