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Chivalry, Blame & Zombies

A friend of mine posed a tough question this morning.

Who killed chivalry? Men or women?

As a man my gut reaction was to blame women, but as I read the varied responses to her question I think we’re both at fault. I commented:

I think women killed it, but men didn’t put up a big enough fight. Now the good ones (and there are plenty of us) are making a comeback.

If chivalry is dead and we’re trying to resurrect it… Does that make us zombies?

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You Are A WRITER (So Start ACTING Like One)

A lot of people dream of becoming some kind of writer. Whether it’s a book, screenplay, movie script or prolific blog, wannabe writers are everywhere.

What is the difference between dreamers and writers?
The answer is simple, but not easy.

They write.

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Little League, Losers & Life Lessons

This year is I.M.’s umpteenth season of little league baseball.

For all the parents who have endured practice in the rain and kids clamoring for Capri-Suns and granola bars like starving banshee, there is light at the end of the tunnel.

When these plane-watching MLB hopefuls finally hit 4th grade the game gets serious and more entertaining to attend.

It definitely beats a Mariners game.

Speaking of striking out, I.M. has had some trouble the last few games while at bat.

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29 things to be remembered for

Today is my birthday.

(cue confetti)

More specifically this is the last birthday I will celebrate as a 20-something. That’s right.

I’m a whopping 29 years old now.

Instead of making a typical wish list or “30 things to do to before 30″ goal, here are 29 things I want to be remembered for.
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Who Wants to be a Billionaire? (Almost)

The Mega Millions jackpot is at $640 million. If you happen to be the only person to get all 6 numbers right and go for the cash option, you’ll still be taking home a smooth $462 million.

Wowza. That’s a lot of moolah.

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