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I hate small talk

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I am not much for small talk. Anyone that corresponds with me through email knows this about me by now. I will generally avoid most questions about myself and will only answer what needs to be responded to. It isn’t … Continue reading →

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Blogging: They aren’t coming back…

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I often tell you that I don’t count on return visits from my followers. I want to share with you a stat image that will further highlight this fact. You will notice from my graph that there are definite times … Continue reading →

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Broken Promises

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Opinionated Man

Winter night of stars and light. An empty glass stands as the past. I see myself in the reflection staring back. Sharded image colored like ice… it is me. Each image a perfect imagination and yet they have reality’s eyes. … Continue reading →

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Wannabe Saints and Angels

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I see wannabe saints everywhere. People are so quick to say “well if I had this or that I would do this or that.” It is very easy to speculate about what we would do if we had someone else’s … Continue reading →

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Black Belts, Eagle Scouts, and Ninjas

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I equate a black belt to being in the same category as an eagle scout. I do not know Karate, yes… let’s just let the shock wear off for a second… … … all done? There is no martial arts … Continue reading →

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Different Paths

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Opinionated Man

I view the world through a cascade of color. Prisms of light shine through the twin teardrops I have bred, but not yet given birth to. They hang upon my being and sway in a desperate attempt to not succumb … Continue reading →

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Start, Stop, Pause, Repeat – Death

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Opinionated Man

They say that you are more likely to get in an auto accident within ten minutes of your home due to complacency. The most dangerous place in America is the four-way stop. It is the only time you can observe … Continue reading →

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The Night of the Big Game

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Opinionated Man

It is a Friday night and I am just now getting ready for the school football game. It is my sophomore year of high school and things have changed somewhat. My friends and I are able to drive, life is … Continue reading →

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