A Good Idea: Car-Free DC
I recently gave up “Wayan’s Lounge”, my Joe-cool Honda Civic Coupe to my mom. Why? Read on! – DC’s Driving Guide – So you’ve decided to take a trip to your nation’s capital. Well here’s a few things you should know that will hopefully help you prepare for your trip. The DC road grid was laid out by a Frenchman, which explains why locals hate the French, and also explains much about US Foreign Policy.
Read MoreHigh School Prom Payback
It’s my senior year of high school. We’re talking 1989-1990 here, and I am trying to make my big move. I am attempting what few dare and even less succeed in doing. I wanna move up from the dorks to the cool kids. No need to try and make that move in the lunch room, we all go off-campus to eat, but there are specific times to make the move in school.
Read MoreSearching for the Sun
For five hours today we chased it. North along the Florida coast, we would see it, enjoy it, and then have to drive in a mad rush to find it again. Like cat and mouse, it teased us with golden light, only to hide when it warmed our skin. Then it would reappear, draping a distant building in vibrant color, receding as we approached. Now we didn’t go on this hunt blindly.
Read MoreI Miss You Dad
A year later, the pain is still there. The Vota Family Dad,Its been a year since you left us. Year since I felt your touch, heard your voice. A year. 365 days that have not passed without me thinking of you. Or, actually thinking of your death. More than any…
Read MoreAdventures With Alcohol
Friday night starts with me rounding up two of my crew, my housemate Frances and my coworker Carlos, for a little pre-drink. Slamming vodka straight, we get lit before we even leave the house. Then we head down to Adams-Morgan, to a bar where Carlos knows the bartender, and we hammer more drinks. Soon I have Frances working two girls in from outta town. Military types maybe, but horny types definite.
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