Author Archives: theboeskool

No, Trump Is Not “Withdrawing” From The Iran Nuclear Deal

Posted on May 9, 2018 by theboeskool

Stop calling it that. He’s not “withdrawing.” He’s not “dropping out.” He’s not “pulling away from” the deal… He is simply BREAKING A PROMISE that our country made. He is breaking an agreement we made with another nation, and by … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged Breaking promises, Euphemisms, Iran Nuclear Deal, Stormy Daniels, The art of breaking a deal, Trump | 4 Comments

Yes, I’m Being Condescending.

Posted on May 9, 2018 by theboeskool

I have been known to get into the occasional online… well, let’s call them “discussions.” Not necessarily an “argument,” and not quite as civilized a “debate.” Is “brouhaha” the word? If it’s not, maybe it should be. Anyway, I am … Continue reading →

Posted in 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Anti-intellectualism, Being condescending, Change your mind, Condescension, Expertise, Liberal elites, Patronizing, This is why Trump won | 7 Comments

What “The Sound of Music” Taught Me About Neighborhood Schools. And Nazis.

Posted on April 23, 2018 by theboeskool

Last night I watched our Middle School’s performance of “The Sound of Music.” And today, as I think back on that truly amazing performance (and as I struggle to get the “Lonely Goatherd” song out of my head) I am … Continue reading →

Posted in 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Edelweiss, Godwin's Law, Nazis, Nazis are bad, Neighborhood Schools, School plays, The Sound Of Music, Trump, Waffle House Shooter | 1 Comment

An Easter Sermon From A Used-To-Be Christian

Posted on April 4, 2018 by theboeskool

I almost never do guest posts on my blog, but I really wanted you all to see this. This was written by my friend Lars… A person I’ve never met in real life, but a person I respect and love. … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 3) Bathroom Humor | Tagged Easter, Easter Bunny Resurrection, Easter sermon, Everyone has enough and no one has too much, Guest Post, Jesus, Liberation Theology, White Savior Complex | 7 Comments

I Just Cried At A Walmart

Posted on March 28, 2018 by theboeskool

One of the things which stresses me out the most is the inability to articulate what’s happening inside of me. So tonight — on the eve of my wife’s cancer surgery — I’m going to try to sort that out… … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Cancer, Crying at Walmart, Dawson crying, Is God in control?, Manliness, Miracles, Prayer, Surgery | 10 Comments

Tennessee Legislators Just Refused To Denounce Neo-Nazis

Posted on March 15, 2018 by theboeskool

Yesterday, a subcommittee in the Tennessee State Legislature was presented with a resolution denouncing neo-nazi, white supremacist, and white nationalist groups. The resolution was filed on August 17, 2017… just five days after the “Unite The Right” white supremacist rally in … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics | Tagged Charlottesville, Darren Jernigan, Denouncing Neo-nazis, Heather Heyer, HJR 583, John Ray Clemmons, Nazis are bad, Racism, Tennessee House Subcommittee, Tennessee Legislature, Unite The Right, White Nationalists, White Supremacy | 1 Comment

Fun With Cancer

Posted on March 8, 2018 by theboeskool

So it turns out my wife has cancer… We found out this week. She noticed a lump on her neck, and after having it checked out, she got sent her in for a biopsy. They say “biopsy,” but the correct … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 5) Not Quite Sure | Tagged Cancer and humor, Fear, Fun with cancer, God and Cancer, Grief, I was brave and sad, The best kinds of cancer to have, The God who can't, Thyroid cancer | 8 Comments

“All Sins Are Equal,” and Other Christian Nonsense

Posted on March 7, 2018 by theboeskool

“No sin is worse than any other.” You’ve probably heard this little piece of “christian” craziness before. I remember hearing it as a child, growing up in the Calvinist tradition of my family. It is a widely accepted absurdity meant … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics | Tagged All sins are equal, All sins are NOT equal, Calvinism, Hell, Jesus, Louis CK, Megan Barry, Missing the mark, Sin, Total depravity, TULIP, We are worthy of being loved | 8 Comments

A Short Play About What It’s Like To Be A Server

Posted on February 26, 2018 by theboeskool

(Complete with GIFs, to better tell the story) I work at a restaurant. It’s open late. Like, REALLY late… Which means that sometimes I am there until the wee hours of the morning. One of the GOOD things about being … Continue reading →

Posted in 3) Bathroom Humor, 5) Not Quite Sure, Uncategorized | Tagged A short play, Anchovies on pizza, Funny GIFs, Humor, Server stories, What it's like to be a server | 4 Comments

Forget Guns For Teachers — Surround Our Schools With Land Mines

Posted on February 24, 2018 by theboeskool

The president and the GOP administration have suggested arming teachers with guns… But I don’t think this plan goes far enough. Here’s my plan: https://twitter.com/waltshaub/status/967191981691719680 It’s clear that we have a problem in this country, but as so many before … Continue reading →