Search Something: As I Watch My Small Town Die
It’s late on a Sunday afternoon, and as I sit here in front of my computer with a muted football game flashing by on TV, I can hear a banner in front of my house whip softly in the breeze. The only other sound is the occasional car passing by on the highway. Some discarded … Continue reading
Picture Something: Self(ie) Help
Twentysomethings are associated with many ideas and trends, but none is more ubiquitous than the selfie: the often maligned, yet still ever-present camera self-portrait. They’re on Facebook. They’re on Twitter, and you’d better bet they’re on Instagram. (Yep, I checked. There are currently 45,359,032* public posts tagged with the term “selfie” on Instagram. Forty-five million. … Continue reading
Question Something: The Dreaded Q
When you’re unemployed, there’s probably one question you dread most (well, except for those pesky interview questions): “So, what are you doing now?” In most circumstances, this question, or the q, is an innocent inquiry meant to facilitate smalltalk and prevent awkward silences. It’s like a more personal version of, “How’s the weather?” or, “How ’bout … Continue reading
