Tag Archives: WVU
The Return of Lager
“You’re late again. I ordered my wine and I told Cheryl to put it on your tab.” “Well, how nice of me to buy.” “I’m sorry. I spent Thursday with a tough crowd. I needed something to be thankful for.” … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, If having a beer
Tagged beer, Big East, Eletion, football, Iowa State, Pitt, Politics, UConn, WVU
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Thursday Doors – WVU Surprise
When I was writing about my experience in English literature for last week’s SoCS challenge, I wanted to find a picture of Woodburn Hall, since that’s where I had several English classes. I haven’t been to West Virginia University since … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Photography, Thursday Doors
Tagged college, Doors, People Mover, Personal Rapid Transit, PRT, Thursday Doors, WVU
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The Novels of English 202
When I receive Linda’s SoCS prompt has a lot to do with how I respond to the challenge. That’s because Linda says that, in addition to not editing, there should be minimal planning in our responses. That’s harder to do … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, SoCS, Writing
Tagged Breakfast of Champions, English, German, illustration, Kurt Vonnegut, Literature, reading, SoCS, WVU
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Glasses, Geese and Not-So-Great Pumpkin
If we were having a beer, you would be sitting outside. “Whoa, check out the new shades.” “What are you doing sitting outside? We sit at the bar.” “It’s October. It might be our last chance to sit outside and … Continue reading
Posted in Customer Service, If having a beer, SoCS
Tagged beer, geese, Peanuts, pumpkin ale, Snoopy, SoCS, winter, WVU, yuengling
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Welcome Back (Football)
If we were having a beer you would be chomping at the bit to switch the conversation to your topic. “Pitt? How many teams do you support and how much team gear do you own? And, if I may add, … Continue reading
Posted in If having a beer, SoCS, Sports
Tagged beer, Big 12, football, Green Bay, Pitt, Pitt v PSU, Pittsburgh, SoCS, Steelers, UConn Football, WVU, yuengling
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Poetry and Me
I have been transparent about the fact that I like poetry. I follow a number of poets, and I’ve hinted about an interesting (to me) relationship with poetry in several other posts. I’ve mentioned in several comments, that I might … Continue reading
Posted in education, Humor, Learning
Tagged Chemistry, Edgar Allen Poe, EE Cummings, English, mythology, poetry, poets, SoCS, Stream of Consciousness Saturday, WVU
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It’s Been a While Since You Gave Us Money
As I look in my “stupid things charities do” folder, I’m at a loss as to where to start this post. I do know where to end though. I’m going to end on a good note, so either skip down … Continue reading
