by Joshua Waldroup | Apr 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
She looked at him sternly. He squinted, looked down and played with the tag on his collar. Yes, he wore his shirt backwards again. A few of his friends, if you can call them that, giggled. It was clear from the way she looked at him that she was frustrated. It...
by Joshua Waldroup | Apr 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
It seems like they have more on the line. Every play, every possession, every decision commands the utmost concentration. I’m not sure it means any more to them, but it sure looks like it means a lot more to them. The only people in the gym more focused than the...
by Joshua Waldroup | Apr 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
It isn’t surprising that religion has been at the heart of many major conflicts throughout history. Religion is one of those topics that most of us try to steer away from. Whatever they may be, our religious beliefs are intertwined with our emotions. Things can get...
by Joshua Waldroup | Apr 3, 2014 | Uncategorized
As I get older, I am growing more and more frustrated with television. The number of channels and programs keep expanding and the number of quality shows keep contracting. I guess I am still holding out for modern versions of Star Trek, The Cosby Show and Family Ties....
by Joshua Waldroup | Mar 30, 2014 | Uncategorized
In winter of 2008, the American voters did something they had never done before. After all the rhetoric and after all the ballots were counted, the American people had made history. Barack Hussein Obama was elected as the 44th president of the United States. ...
by Joshua Waldroup | Mar 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
He didn’t dare shake her hand. He briefly put his hands into his pockets and then quickly pulled them out. That was disrespectful. He stood up straight. He borrowed his friend’s tie. It was way too short, but he thought he should wear it. He paced like an...