Pulling StringsSeveral months ago, to honor the release of the most recent Muppets movie, our Monday night karaoke group decided to coordinate Puppet Night. Everyone was to bring their favorite puppetry and be prepared to do silly things ( Read more... )

"Believe""Jeff is up next. Where is Jeff?" Craig's voice booms over the loudspeakers, and a few young bros in the back cheer as one of their own makes his way to the stage ( Read more... )

"Voice of Unreason"It's a loud world out there ( Read more... )

"Noteworthy"

By the time I reached the start of my senior year of college, most of my core requirements had been taken care of, and I was free to put a couple of electives on my schedule. Looking through the course catalog, a public-speaking class caught my eye, so I figured I'd give it a whirl. Gain some confidence, meet new people, learn some ( Read more... )

Song For the Asking"Not everybody can sing. Everybody can karaoke ( Read more... )

 "Conversation"

Dude, over here. We need to talk for a minute.

Listen, I just talked to Nicole. You know, the girl you just broke up with, then tried to get back? ... Yeah, I know her. We go back a ways.

Anyway, she said some rather unflattering things about you, and I'd kinda like to get your side of the story....Oh, it's not what I think? Then what ( Read more... )

 Yeah, I'm playing again. We've all been given a second chance, and I'm taking it.

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"My Song"

Hello there, ladies and gentlemen (1).

Who am I? What's my name? (2) Mike--he doesn't need his name up in lights; he just wants to be heard. (3) He's nervous, but on the surface he looks calm and ready. (4) Loves Jesus, and America too (5).

I'm heavenly ( Read more... )

Oxymoron

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