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Gay Marriage

So I'm going to try and jump on a topic that isn't going to end up sitting well with some people in my life. That's the topic of gay marriage. Recently the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples had a right to get married and upheld a county judge's ruling in September 2007that overturned the state's ban on same-sex marriage. Starting this Monday, April 27, 2009 they can start applying for marriage licenses. The only thing left is for the Iowa Constitution to be re-written to say this, but it's happening. And of all places it's happening in Iowa, a middle-America, farming state. It's kind of funny that it can get approved here in Iowa but not in a state like California. One of the... More →

How-To: Twitter

So you've heard all about this Twitter thing right? What is it? Why use it? How does it work? Well I'm here to give you a brief, but informative how-to for getting an account setup and how to get started using Twitter. Remember that this is just a basic introduction to Twitter and there is a lot more you can do as far as how you can send updates from your cell, how to post pictures in your updates, etc. This how-to guide is just to get you started on your journey into the world of Twitter. Click the images for a full size version of the screen shot. - Creating An Account - Step 1 - Head on over to http://www.twitter.com. Once there click the big green button that says "Get Started----Join!... More →

Five Ways to Have a Healthy Relationship

So if you've been keeping up with my blog you know that I've had a pretty horrific track record with relationships. So how can I even begin to offer advice on a healthy, successful relationship? Well just because I've had many failed ones in the past doesn't mean I've learned from each one. I've had some time to sit and think about everything that went wrong and decided that I should share what TO do instead of what NOT to do in order to have that great relationship with someone. Now I'mwriting this from my perspective as a man dating a woman, but most of these can easily be from a woman's perspective. - Note: These are not in any particular order. - 1. Take Your Time - Don't rush into... More →

What About Love?

So you've found that special someone. They make you smile and laugh. When they are gone you can't stop thinking about them and longing for when you get to see them again. All of these things usually are the sign of love. Or infatuation. So how can you tell if what you're feeling is true love or just an infatuation? Sometimes the line between the two is a bit grey and hard to see. My method is always to go with your gut instinct. Go with what your heart tells you. - Personally to me love is a lot differentthan an infatuation. Love is painful. In a good way of course. When the person you love is gone your heart aches for them to return. Or when you wake up in the morningnext to that person... More →

Life's Little Surprises

Sometimes life throws you that curveball everyone talks about. Sometimes you swing at it and you miss. Sometimes you get a home run. The point is you never know what the end result of your swing will be until after you've already swung. I've been through a lot in my 29 years on this earth. Some good, some bad, some well just whatever, but I wouldn't change a single thing. I look back at my life and stop and think about the crazy stuff I did in college and how much I could have done differently. I wonder sometimes what might have been had I stayed in Illinois. What might have been had I gone to college in Ohio as I originally planned. But then I stop and realize that I am here, in small town... More →