Xanga: The Passing of an Era

I first started blogging in early 2004 on Xanga, a blogging site where it seemed like everyone I knew had a blog. I was living in Knoxville TN and literally every person I met had a Xanga blog. Everyone went by their usernames. I blogged daily, for years. I enjoyed it immensely and found quite …

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A Review of The French Connection

The French Connection: A True Account of Cops, Narcotics, and International Conspiracy by Robin Moore My rating: 4 of 5 stars I cautiously recommend this book for anyone who likes cop books or true crime books. I use the word "cautiously" because the detailed, numerous chase scenes through the city on streets no one outside …

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A Review of American Sniper

American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle My rating: 3 of 5 stars I have really mixed feelings about this book and its author. I had been wanting to read it for awhile, but my interest spiked after reading that Kyle was murdered at a gun …

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New Job!

I started a new job today! I'm very excited. I've been unemployed for a VERY long time, not counting some part time contract work I did out of the house for awhile last year. Didn't bring in much money. I've been looking for awhile, but it's been frustrating because in my small city of Chattanooga, …

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A Review of Scar Tissue

Scar Tissue by Anthony Kiedis My rating: 3 of 5 stars Boy. After reading Scar Tissue, I think Anthony Kiedis is a royal scumbag. And that's disappointing. I wanted to like him. I've loved the Red Hot Chili Peppers since the mid-80s and have seen them in concert, but nothing prepared me for this drugged …

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