Monthly Archives: August 2010

Beta Male

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

There’s a place in this world for the Russell Crowes.  The tough guys.  The flannel-wearing handymen.  The cowboy boot-wearing, pool-playing, draft beer-drinking guy’s guys. These types of males are the stars of Craftsman, Ford F-150, Quaker State motor oil, and … Continue reading →

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On Dodge Ball

Posted on August 25, 2010 by

One of my very favorite television shows ever was a short-lived, hour-long comedy about the atrocities of adolescence called Freaks and Geeks. It’s one of the funniest shows I’ve ever seen because it has the teenage years pinned down perfectly. As I was … Continue reading →

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Walk Beside Me

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Before I started taking growth hormone in fourth grade, I topped out at about 4’2″.  I spent most of my time looking up at faces and dangling my legs off of kitchen chairs and school desks. I was tiny.  Then, … Continue reading →

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A Small Note From a Big Dork

Posted on August 23, 2010 by

This I know for sure.  Grammar Girl–the Grammar Girl!!–visited The Healing Walk.  I asked her to check whether or not I use dashes correctly.  She said she found nothing wrong at all.  Awesome. Grammar Girl is a celebrity in my … Continue reading →

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This Constant Wrestling

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Whether it’s historical fact or not, we’ll never know.  But that’s beside the point.  The biblical story of Jacob wrestling with a mysterious man is one of my very favorites. It has struggle and restlessness, both of which give way … Continue reading →

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