In the 90s MTV started broadcasting spring break festivities from such exotic locales as Ft. Lauderdale and Lake Havasu. It was through those broadcasts that I began to learn about the rampant debauchery that often goes hand-in-hand with spring break. As a young nerd, though, and a fairly straight-laced Christian, I knew that I hadRead more
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Whether a hand puppet or digitally animated, Yoda is one of the greatest characters in the Star Wars universe. He’s not great because of his command of the Force. He’s not great because of his skill with a lightsaber. Yoda is great because of his ability to train and mentor Pandawans and Jedi Knights. YodaRead more
Like other major sporting events, March Madness can be a little confusing for nerds. Why would so many people call in sick on a Thursday to sit around and watch basketball all day? Nerds understand calling in sick the day after the new Final Fantasy releases but why anyone would do that for a sportRead more
Today is St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a time to celebrate, eat corned beef and break off all communication with any friends that pinch you for not wearing green. It’s also a time to reflect upon how our culture and society have been influenced and shaped by the Irish. That influence can be summed up withRead more
Two years ago I had an amazing opportunity to tour Israel and Jordan. We visited so many amazing sites that it’s difficult to remember them all and their significance. I still remember Mount Nebo, though.Read more
I’m about to hop up on my soapbox. In the interest of full disclosure I need to confess that I do not watch The Bachelor. I used to see it in the background at my friend’s house when we were waiting to watch South Park. Other than that, though, I’ve never watched The Bachelor. AccordingRead more