Angry Spaghetti

One time we got in such an argument over where to eat we finally stayed home and Carrie made spaghetti. You could actually taste the frustration and anger in the sauce. From that point forward, that dish has been known as “Angry Spaghetti”. We’ve never had “Angry Spaghetti” since.

July 31, 2014 · Chuck

It still makes me mad

The question was: What was something that was done to you as a child, although insignificant now, that still makes you furious? My Answer: I went to parochial school for K-12 and my childhood was filled with nuns and priests and other terrors. To this day I’ll never forgive my Kindergarten teacher Sr. Vincent. One day I complained of having a headache and asked to put my head on my desk and she refused, telling me that “Only teachers and parents get headaches.” ...

January 27, 2014 · Chuck

I'm hungry

…or how I ended up eating an entire jar of olives one night.

November 14, 2013 · Chuck

Bye-Bye County

My last day at the Sheriff’s Office. Brandon made a post on Facebook. I’m not crying, you’re crying.

September 6, 2013 · Chuck

The "No-Help" Desk

I miss ThinkGeek and their witty IT-themed apparel.

April 19, 2013 · Chuck

Not my bathroom

At every new job, I spend the first few weeks looking for “my” bathroom. The one that’s less popular, usually clean, and bonus points for a locking door. When I worked for the County, I found a candidate at the Data Center that checked all the boxes except for this glaring downside. I could not imagine watching myself shit. Who does this?

March 29, 2013 · Chuck

Shut up, green Meg.

Went to see “Oz: The Great and Powerful”. This is all I could think throughout the whole thing. I posted this to Twitter right after we saw the movie and got so much shit from people thanking me for ruining the surprise. Still not sorry. It’s funny.

March 11, 2013 · Chuck

Now I don't know math

BBBRRRRZZZAAAPP!

November 29, 2012 · Chuck

It's no wonder I'm fat

November 21, 2012 · Chuck

A two-office, business casual, programmer / driving instructor

So, we’re in the empty parking lot and Ashley’s practicing maneuverability with the new car, when a guy pulls up and asks me if I do this (teach driving) professionally? Me: Ummm… no. Him: If I gave you a couple bucks could you teach my mom how to do this (referring to the cones)? Me: Tell ya what, we’re up here most evenings. If we’re here, I’d be glad to help. ...

July 16, 2012 · Chuck