Dec 8, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Why I Won’t Go To The Gym

So I am committed to exercising and eating right. I consider myself, because of my hard work and dedication, to be in very good shape. And because of such dedication, I have transformed my body and have lost about 60 lbs in less than a year. The exercise routine I follow is running, abs, and light weights. The abs and weights I do in my home. And the running I do exclusively outside. Lately it has been... read more

Jun 27, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Wondering

I am wondering how things like cockroaches, fleas, and mosquitos fit in to God’s perfect will. How do these things complete the natural order- the circle of life, etc… They are horrible and disgusting. I don’t want them biting me or living in my house. I respect them as being created by God and God calling them “good” afterwards, but come on! I’m wondering if these... read more

Jun 22, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Tips?

So I have been thinking lately about tips. When are you required to give them? Wen are you not required to give them? When are they expected by the person providing service, and when are they not? I have always been in the school of thought that at a restaurant you provide tips to an employee when they take your order while you are sitting at your table, bring out the food and drinks that you have ordered... read more

Apr 6, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Where Is Jesus?

A few days ago I was sitting in a crowded Starbucks in Medford. I just happened to be eavesdropping on people’s conversations. A well-to-do, beautiful, poised upper middle aged woman came into the establishment with a rather plain looking slightly overweight younger midddle aged woman. As they walked in together; fake laughter and smiles ensued. The well-to-do woman’s energy captured the... read more

Jan 30, 2009 Posted by Anthony

Things that get on my nerves…

When you use the last of the toilet paper while going to the bathroom- and a new roll is within 3 feet of the toilet- it is your human obligation to get a new roll for the next person who will be taking your seat. And when you get this new roll, it is your most holy of duties to actually put it back on the dispenser- not to just set the new roll on the counter or to prop it between the old roll and the... read more