If there is one thing I love more than being loud and drawing attention to myself, it’s being loud and drawing attention to people who deserve the attention, but absolutely do not want it. (My favorite of this type of situation is with my friend, the third smartest person I know, who went to Johns …
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Elementary My Dear Calvin
There comes a moment in every person’s life when they realize they are an old person. This moment can be different for every person. For some people, it’s when you have a kid or a grandkid. For others it’s the first time you hear a new song and think, “I can’t believe kids listen to …
You merely adopted the 90’s. I was born in it
In my life I have been forced into 3 camps. I don’t necessarily believe in them, it’s only because the Opposition has forced me. The internet has forced me to be Team Kanye vs.Team Taylor. Mike Lynde has forced me to be Team Bernie vs. Team Trump. And finally my (STUPID) brother-in-law and my (IDIOTOTIC) …
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Recently Let Go From His Job at PetSmart
You got anything that really just snarfs you off? We all do, snarfing is inevitable. But, do you have something that shouldn’t snarf you off but does anyway? These are called “Pet Peeves,” and, yes, I think that is the dictionary def. I have at least five things that drive me, as the kids say, …
The Little Boy who Started a Blog
There once was a little boy who started a blog. Now blogs had been irrelevant for years and the cool things now were podcast(s). However, the little boy didn’t want to start a podcast because he didn’t want to be a conformist. The little boy did a wonderful job with his blog. However, he hit …
Punt Family Power Rankings March 2020
The Punt Family added a new member this week so therefore we must officially update the Punt Family Power Rankings Margot Robbie Hummel still plays for Purdue Eleanor Roosevelt Punt. Just untapped potential at this point, we can only go up, can’t wait to see all the things she will accomplish. Liza. All this kid …
Big Fan of Resolutions
Welcome to life hacks with Eric! In this February edition, we are going to be looking at New Year’s resolutions! Since it is February, I can only assume that you have already given up on your New Year’s resolution. Well, I have a life hack to help you get well into May before you break …
A “SHORT” Look at the Oscars
Hello, and welcome to Pacman Ricky’s writing workshop 2k20. I’m going to take you behind the curtain and show you the difficulties that come with being a self-published author. (Todd, you could learn something here, so pay attention) The most difficult part of writing is finding that sweet spot that is a subject that I …
Chief Keef Vs. Tech N9ners
It’s “The Big Game” Sunday (I don’t think I can legally say $up*r bowl because I don’t pay the NFL millions of dollars to be the official, poorly written, blog, so we’re going with the safe alternative.), and our two favorite teams are playing! The Sand Frand 49ers and the KC Chefs! I have no …
Put it on, Big LSAT. Put it on!
On Monday, January 13th, 2020, an incredibly jet-lagged (don’t know if it’s a word, but it is now) Ricky traveled an hour to Brookings, South Dakota to take the Law School Admissions Test! I know what you’re thinking. “Why did you do this to yourself, Eric? You aren’t smart enough to get into law school.” …