Burned Palate Addict

I think I may be starting to “get” drug addicts, smokes, and anyone with a any sort of bad vice.
 
I burned my palate today. Yay.
 
The thing is, I knew I was going to burn my palate. Not like the second before it happens you know it will, but that I was consciously aware [...]

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Younger Brothers are __________ (fill in the blank)

Raise your hand if you like your younger brother.
 
Oh wow! The response is overwhelming, I’m not sure I can handle it.
 
Don’t Worry, You’re in good company I can’t stand mine either.
 
I’m complaining here, because no one else seems to see what wrong with him.
 
“He’s so charming…sincere…smart…inquisitive…good heart…”
 
I don’t see it.
 
All I see is, purposeful provocation, [...]

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Nice = Boring

My students often ask me why literary characters are so weird. They all have personality quirks, tragic flaws, weird habits, crazy situations, no one can just be. I’ve always told them simply, “nice people are boring”
 
Nice people are boring to be with, sure their nice, but you’re not walking away with anything. Not saying that [...]

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Culture Snobs Vs. Ignorant Peasants (Sniff sniff)

I am trying to decide if it is worth being a culture snob. Do people who are experts on different aspects of culture, appreciate it more than people who just happen to like it?
Do foodies appreciate sushi more than my friend that eats it every day?
Does the art critic enjoy Monet more than my cousin [...]

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Hey Peoples…and my mission statement

 
Well this blog is about whatever random topic that strikes my fancy at whatever given moment. I feel no need to make witty remarks, keen observations, or intelligent pontifications. The title says it all “Sporadic Intelligence”, which means on the occasion that I do say something smart, don’t be so shocked. You see it gives [...]

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