Called to Serve My girlfriend waited anxiously beside me at the entrance to the police station. We had just called my mom to tell her we’d arrived. She appeared in her work uniform and raced down the stairs to give us each a big hug. She already had tears in her eyes. I held up … [Read more…]
Hey guys, I know it’s been forever since my last update. I’ve been working on a series of posts in the same theme as my last two, but I thought now would be a good time to take a break and give a general life update. A lot has been changing lately– it’s quite clear … [Read more…]
I’ve been procrastinating this post for some time, under the pretense of being busy. But really, I’ve been putting it off because it’s a little scary. It’s personal. People I know read this, both inside and outside the church. But I feel that honesty is best, and I shouldn’t be afraid to share my experience. … [Read more…]
My name is Dan, and I’m an ex-Mormon. I was Mormon for many years, and about as stereotypical as one can get. I lived in Utah. I went on a mission to Japan. I went to church every Sunday. I even got married in a Mormon temple. I was in deep. Today, I’m no longer … [Read more…]
It’s warm outside, and outdoor flea market season is upon us once again!! One of my favorites is Smorgasburg: an all-out, all-Summer long outdoor market comprised COMPLETELY of food vendors. No hand-made jewelry, no vintage clothing, no antiques. JUST food. Smorgasburg, our priorities in life are one and the same. The first time I walked … [Read more…]
Hi guys, Sorry I’ve been slacking on posts lately! I’m trying to get back into the groove, with my blog and a lot of other things. I have a lot of potential ideas lined up but I need to stick to them and make sure they actually happen. In the meantime I thought I’d give … [Read more…]
I know a lot of Manhattanites would sooner eat at Domino’s than cross a river to leave their beloved island. But I maintain that for some things, the journey is well worth it. Big Alice in Long Island City is one of those places. Hell, I cross TWO rivers to get there all the time (from … [Read more…]
Hi all, I know it’s been months since I last updated my blog. Cue the universal excuse: I’ve been busy. But who isn’t? You have to make time for the things you care about, and I have personally sank plenty of hours into video games and other “less-than-productive” pursuits. So I decided to get things … [Read more…]
It’s four thirty in the morning and I am wide awake. This isn’t a super–rare occurrence in my life, but tonight it’s a little baffling. I worked a double shift yesterday from 10 am to midnight, and I was already running on a sleep deficit when I began. I should be exhausted right now. In spite of this (and in … [Read more…]
Greetings friends, enemies, and unaffiliated parties! So I know it’s been a while, but a lot has been going on. For starters, I have been tasking like crazy whenever I have free time, and it’s going very well. When I flag myself as “available” on the app, I typically get hired for jobs within the … [Read more…]