Author Archives: theboeskool

How Not To Do A Wedding Reception

Posted on August 16, 2013 by theboeskool

Try to guess at which point my head actually exploded while I was working last night: Wedding party walks into a restaurant to have their reception…. Without a reservation. On a Thursday. The mood is less than festive. Bride and … Continue reading →

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My Neighbor Just Died In Iraq

Posted on August 11, 2013 by theboeskool

The bombs that exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon ended the lives of three people. Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev walked through the crowded streets, set down their backpacks that were filled with home-made bombs (made of pressure cookers … Continue reading →

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The Best Thing About Trayvon Martin’s Murder

Posted on July 18, 2013 by theboeskool

I apologize in advance for this. If this post offends you, feel free to chalk up what I am about to say to some sort of therapeutic exercise if it makes you feel better. I’m probably going to swear. It doesn’t … Continue reading →

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If You’re Black, “Standing Your Ground” Will Get You 20 Years

Posted on July 12, 2013 by theboeskool

This will be short, but I’ve got to write it. I’m white. At least that’s the box I have to check when I’m filling out forms. And you know what’s awesome about being white…. Other than just about everything? Being … Continue reading →

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Don’t Read The Comments

Posted on July 1, 2013 by theboeskool

That’s what everyone says, at least. If I ever mention something awful someone wrote in the Comments section of an online story, people are always like, “NO! Don’t read the comments!” But I still do. I can’t help it. Something … Continue reading →

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How To Wink At A Muslim

Posted on June 12, 2013 by theboeskool

Pay attention on this one, because there will be a short quiz at the end…. A short time ago, a County Commissioner right here in middle Tennessee posted a picture on his Facebook page that said, “How to wink at … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To Christians About Gay Boy Scouts

Posted on June 5, 2013 by theboeskool

To Whom It May Concern (but I’m especially looking at you, Southern Baptists): I’m sure you’ve already heard that the Boy Scouts of America have recently voted to allow kids who are openly gay into scouting. I realize a lot … Continue reading →

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Proof That God Exists

Posted on June 4, 2013 by theboeskool

I think I can prove to you that there is a God. This has nothing to do with Heaven or Hell or Jesus (not right now, at least–Maybe later. Or earlier), so if you get freaked out by those things, … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To God About Tonight’s Powerball

Posted on May 18, 2013 by theboeskool

Dear God, I’m writing this on my phone…. That’s how much this means to me. I’m going to make this quick, because I’m sure you’re dealing with a lot of prayers right now. We both know this is my only … Continue reading →

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Let A Man Handle This, Ladies….

Posted on May 16, 2013 by theboeskool

My wife loves it when I help people. Every time I have ever stopped to help a stranded motorist she has practically swooned. I suppose it makes me feel good to help out as well…. it’s just that after I … Continue reading →

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