Category Archives: Uncategorized

My Divorce.

Posted on October 29, 2020 by theboeskool

I’m completely terrified right now. I told myself that the next blog that I was going to write I was going to be titled “My Divorce.” And so I’ve been putting it off… And putting it off. And something about … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Depression, Marriage, My divorce, My emotional mucus plug, My Wife | 25 Comments

Trump Thinks Anti-Racism Trainings are “Anti-American.” What Does That Say About How He Views America?

Posted on September 9, 2020 by theboeskool

This republican administration has a new enemy: Diversity Training. It turns out that trump has directed the Office of Budget & Management to crack down on anti-racism trainings which take place within federal agencies. He called Diversity Trainings “divisive, anti-American … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Anti-American, Critical Race Theory, Diversity Training | 2 Comments

The Bat-Shit Crazy, Theocratic Man Running For Mayor Of Grand Rapids

Posted on October 3, 2019 by theboeskool

I grew up in Michigan. West Michigan, to be more precise. I spent my youth in a sheltered, idyllic little tourist beach town on the shore of Lake Michigan, and when it was time for college, I didn’t go too … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged American Taliban, Daniel Schutte, Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Mayoral Election, Rosalynn Bliss, Separation of Church & State, Theocrisy, West Michigan | 3 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 →

Posted in 2) Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged AR-15, Arming Teachers, Australia, Flamethrowers, Freedom Omelette, Grenade Launchers, Gun Control, Guns For Teachers, Land Mines, NRA, Satire, Teachers With Guns | 2 Comments

School Shootings and Fake Christians

Posted on February 15, 2018 by theboeskool

I think that Christianity divorced from Reason is one of the most destructive forces on the planet. And the brand of religion that makes people choose between faith and rationality has been on full display since this most recent school shooting … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Christianity, Fake Christians, Florida School Shooting, Fredrick Douglass, Gun Control, Gun violence, Jesus, Rationality, School Shootings, Thoughts and Prayers | 6 Comments

It’s Time To Stop Paying Attention To The Stock Market

Posted on January 31, 2018 by theboeskool

“The state of our union is strong.” That’s what we were told during the State of the Union Address. To listen to the racist moron who is currently occupying the highest office in the land tell it, in just over one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged 42%, CEO pay, Citizens United, Income Inequality, Jesus and the Stock Market, MAGA, Stable Genius, State of the Union, Stop paying attention to the stock market, Trump, Unemployment numbers, Wealth Inequality, Wealth Inequality in America | 1 Comment

Tell Governor Haslam To Protect Tennessee’s LGBTQ Citizens

Posted on April 29, 2017 by theboeskool

Here’s the thing: The Legislative process can be confusing. And a lot of the time, this is on purpose. The confusion is intentional. Take for example SB 1085… “SB” stands for “Senate Bill” (as opposed to HB 1111, which is … Continue reading →

Posted in 2) Politics, Uncategorized | Tagged Bill Haslam, Civil rights, Human Rights, LGBT Erasure Bill, LGBT Rights, Patrick Swayze, SB 1085, Tennessee Discrimination, Veto | 2 Comments

Here’s Why Trump’s Hand Size Actually Matters

Posted on January 25, 2017 by theboeskool

It’s a silly thing, right? Hand size? I mean, here’s the real question: What kind of person argues about the size of their hands? A couple of days ago, I posted a picture of Donald Trump on my Facebook page. He … Continue reading →

Posted in 1) Jesus, 2) Politics, 3) Bathroom Humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Alternative facts, Alternative facts are lies, Donald Trump, Graydon Carter, Hope, Resist, See? Not so short, Short-fingered vulgarian, Trump's Tiny Hands, Why hand size matters | 20 Comments

Here’s What Dr. Seuss Thought About “America First”

Posted on January 24, 2017 by theboeskool

Almost a year ago, Donald Trump started using the phrase “America First” during his campaign. When he started saying it, he received some pushback… Mostly because of the phrase’s long history as an anti-semitism dating back to the days of World … Continue reading →