Where’s the spice of life?

Suddenly, looking concerned, she leaned closer to me and asked in a hushed voice “Brendan, why aren’t there any black people here?” Finding an opportunity to tease her with a harmless prank while simultaneously offering poignant social criticism (a winning combo!) I quickly replied, at a normal speaking volume, “Oh, they aren’t allowed to come to the dance.”

“My Sweatshop” or “The Benefits of Child Labor”

In the course of my adventures, many fantastic opportunities have presented themselves to me.  And the only way to really sharpen life’s pencil is to jump right up and accept those more interesting projects that come your way.
Like the time I organized a sweatshop and put all those children to work.
Oh I haven’t told you [...]

The Poetic Flan Battle!

I recently had the dangerous task of defending the honor of a delicious dessert in an epic battle of wits against a formidable opponent.  It was a fight to the literary death where a single letter can kill.
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In order to preserve the Great Battle of the Flan, which originally took place on Facebook, I am [...]