Tennis, 80s Magazines, Tavern On Maple Street, Being Articulate, Omelette on Ciabatta Recipe
You’ll either laugh or cry after reading my varsity letter story. I talk about the best ’80s magazines, a book by Sharon Owens, tips on becoming more articulate, and even a delicious omelet recipe.
One of my favorite pastimes is telling ridiculous stories from my life. I’ve got plenty of them, and I’ve shared plenty too. Most are funny, which is why I enjoy telling them, but some are both funny and terrible at the same time. My varsity letter story falls into the latter category. Feel free to laugh, but don’t feel too bad for me. I got myself into the mess I was in, though I still harbor some resentment toward the terrible teacher who did me wrong. Read my post to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re old enough to have grown up with magazines, you might enjoy learning which ones were the most popular during the 1980s. I also share a book I recently read - because, let’s be honest, readers almost always love discovering new titles. I know I do.
Finally, I’ve included some tips on becoming more articulate, a goal I think all of us should work toward. There’s really no excuse for not thinking clearly and expressing ourselves well, especially since we’ve got a lifetime to practice. And to top it off, I share a recipe for an incredible omelet on ciabatta bread. Enjoy this week’s posts!
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My Varsity Letter
When I was in eighth grade, I joined the high school varsity tennis team. At the time, I had no idea what “varsity” even meant. Why they let me on the team, I honestly have no clue. Most likely, the coach just needed as many players as he could get, since not many students were interested in tennis. Long story short: I was the worst. But beyond that, I was done dirty. Very dirty.
The Best Magazines of the 1980s
I’m well aware that magazines still exist, although the physical ones are definitely on the decline. When was the last time you actually bought one to hold in your hands and read? Personally, I haven’t since I was a kid in the ’80s. The 1980s really felt like the heyday of paper magazines, so I thought I’d write a post highlighting some of the most influential ones from that time.
The Tavern on Maple Street
About once a month, Laura and I visit a free book swap in Farmington, Maine, not far from our home. We’ve picked up many excellent books there, but for some reason, I seem to keep gravitating toward books by Irish authors about their homeland. It’s not intentional - it just happens. I guess the titles catch my interest. The latest one I grabbed was written by Sharon Owens and explores how great things can happen when employees and customers work together as a united front.
How to Become More Articulate
The internet has the potential to make each of us much more intelligent and informed, or absolutely clueless. Which path we take is up to the individual. A long time ago, I chose the path of learning, and by now, I like to think (and hope) I’m sharper than ever. One reason might be my improved clarity of thought. Apparently, thinking clearly takes practice, which I explore in this fascinating post.
Mushroom & Chives Omelette on Ciabatta Recipe
This recipe uses just a few ingredients, but the result is a delicious sandwich. Grab some mushrooms, eggs, chives, and ciabatta rolls, and treat yourself to something tasty. In my opinion, it’s the roll that makes all the difference. I love ciabatta bread, so anytime I get to use it in a sandwich, it’s a win for me. Click through for the recipe!