Author Archives: theboeskool

30 Euphemisms For Sex or Using the Bathroom

Posted on June 28, 2014 by theboeskool

Sometimes, when I write, I can get into a funk. Hey, that’s a good one! “Getting Into A Funk” You may have noticed that I haven’t written anything for about three weeks…. I’ve tried, but my heart wasn’t in it. … Continue reading →

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What Christians Need To Know About Tipping

Posted on June 7, 2014 by theboeskool

There are some people who you know are going to be bad tippers just by looking at them. I’ve had a job as a server for a long time now, and sometimes you can just tell. For example…. If you ask … Continue reading →

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Puberty, Personal Responsibility, and Getting What We Deserve

Posted on June 3, 2014 by theboeskool

“I went through puberty.” This was the big secret a fourth grader in one of my classes felt the need to tell me (I do programing at three inner city schools that uses experiential education to focus on empathy-building, self-control, and alternatives … Continue reading →

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I’m Not Sad That Maya Angelou Died

Posted on May 28, 2014 by theboeskool

Sure, I have tears in my eyes, but I wouldn’t really describe them as sad tears. I think these are tears of pride. I’m so proud of humanity for having a voice like hers. What a life! What a soul! … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind Of Memorial Day Story

Posted on May 26, 2014 by theboeskool

Memorial Day is weird for me. I’ve never been accused of being a patriot. I guess I love this country? I don’t know…. It could be a whole lot worse. I think I love the idea of this country–That the … Continue reading →

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How To Keep Your Kids From Turning Gay

Posted on May 18, 2014 by theboeskool

There are basically two sorts of people who are upset about Michael Sam kissing his boyfriend on ESPN after being drafted into the NFL. First, there are the sort who feels like his or her religious freedom is being infringed upon … Continue reading →

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Dear Matt Walsh….

Posted on May 8, 2014 by theboeskool

You probably don’t know me, but I’m a blogger too. I just spent some time writing a post that was titled “5 Reasons Why The Matt Walsh Blog Is The Absolute Worst,” but I scrapped it. You know, there are a lot … Continue reading →

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How To Walk Through Walls

Posted on April 28, 2014 by theboeskool

Please follow me down this rabbit hole…. Picture our solar system. We’ve got these planets spinning around this giant ball of fire–Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and (in our hearts) Pluto. As a kid, I went to … Continue reading →

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A Different Boston Marathon Story

Posted on April 21, 2014 by theboeskool

As everyone memorialized and remembered the story of the Boston Marathon bombing, I was reminded again today of a story that is pregnant with hope. And redemption. And love. It is the story of the first woman to run in the … Continue reading →

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Gun Control, Knife Control, and My Own Hypocrisy

Posted on April 10, 2014 by theboeskool

I might be completely full of shit…. So that’s concerning. Today, when I heard the news about the mass stabbing at a Western Pennsylvania High School, my first thoughts were not of the kids who got stabbed. My first thoughts … Continue reading →

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