December 2011
2 posts
November 2011
5 posts
The second hand diligently marched forward, continuing its sentry between twelve and six. Its progress was perceived as both sluggish and relentless - as the passing of time can be subjectively warped by separate parties. The glint of the chrome rim showed no reflection - although, again, that may have been a product of perception - neither observer had an advantageous angle on the clock that was...
Onward State: Press Release From The Real Penn... →
Exactly.
Beth Dropped Her Gathered DVD Cases On The Counter
So I wrote another one of these for no reason:
Beth dropped her gathered DVD cases on the counter. The titles - A Nightmare on Elm Street, Halloween, and Sleepy Hollow - were thrust in Darcy’s line of vision, a not-so-subtle reminder that she was, in fact, at work. Beth twirled a lock of her auburn hair as she craned her neck over her shoulder, coyly stealing a look at Peter, who was...
October 2011
1 post
Henry Dort Had His Speech Memorized
I wrote this back in July. I think the plan was to have some sort of short story blog. This was not a strong start. It doesn’t really have a place, and I really haven’t posted in a while, so I figured what the hell.
I’m not going to post it to twitter because I don’t want to be that “HEY LOOK WHAT I DID” guy. Not for this. So if you’re reading this,...
June 2011
1 post
Dan Harmon Walks Us Through Community's Second... →
I love Community. This episode-by-episode walkthrough by creator Dan Harmon is really representative about what makes the show so special. The level of thought and detail into character and plot choices is just so admirable. Harmon’s openness to the concept of the show being flawed is really refreshing and encouraging. Don’t read it if you haven’t seen the show, but if you have -...
May 2011
1 post
March 2011
1 post
December 2010
1 post
September 2010
1 post
Here's What's Up
I created this blog without a very clear vision - I wasn’t sure what I wanted to put here, but I knew that I wanted a place that beckoned me to supply with content. As I haven’t updated here regularly since last Spring, I’ve failed in that regard.
One thing I didn’t want to do here is compose a public diary. While it works out nicely for some, there’s a fear that I...
August 2010
1 post
April 2010
2 posts
March 2010
4 posts
East Coast Bias
The term ‘East Coast Bias’ refers to sports journalism. For my purposes, it’s the best way to justify my Mother’s attitude for this entire trip.
Leaving high school, I was determined to study somewhere warm. At the end of my undergraduate experience, however, I find myself in the frozen tundra of Happy Valley. Thus, the Law School search has been very heavy on favorable...
The One Where I Bitch About Airline Travel
I’m spending the next week in sunny California to tour law schools, in hopes that I make a decision on where I should spend the next three years of my life (minimum) on more than who has the prettiest acceptance packet. I hereby vow to not turn this into a shitty travel blog where I describe things as “indescribable” and talk about how my perspective has changed.
Of course, to...
“There’s way too much bullshit out there; too many half-assed assertions,...”
– Maddox, on why he now updates his website so rarely. Though many of the writers I read and respect offer a different sentiment - “Just write, get better, keep writing, keep getting better. It’s the only thing you can control.” - he does have a point. I’ve realized that this...
February 2010
1 post
January 2010
2 posts
December 2009
2 posts
“The biggest model for us was actually not another television show—it was Stephen...”
– Carlton Cuse, Executive Producer for Lost, in a recent GQ interview. I discovered The Stand in between watching the first five seasons and the show and the publication of this interview, and noted the similarities. For those of you who love Lost and can’t wait until Season 6’s premiere,...
November 2009
2 posts
Onward State: A Year In Retrospect →
It blows me away that Onward State has been around for a year. I have had some of my most memorable experiences (with two of them highlighted in this list) at Penn State thanks to my involvement with the blog. Thank goodness they weren’t scared off by the fact that I showed up to my first meeting unshaven and reeking of chlorine. I generally don’t swim laps right before meeting people...
October 2009
5 posts
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Reporting From The Press Box: An Onward State... →
I usually don’t post things I write for Onward State, mostly because I write for the blog so often. But this piece is different. This past Saturday, I got to go into the Press Box for the game - an opportunity I honestly did not think I would get during my time here. It was a really cool experience, and I think I wrote about it in a way that is at least somewhat entertaining.
September 2009
6 posts
Lion In Wait: Penn State Versus Iowa →
New football column for Onward State. Hell, it’s about time.
“I’m not saying that we’re better or greater, or comparing us with...”
– John Lennon, backpedaling from his comment that the Beatles were “more popular than Jesus.” In John’s defense, The Beatles: Rock Band is a religious experience. It does everything a video game should do right. Go and play it. NOW.
“Admissions officers receive many more applications than they have seats to fill,...”
– Anna Ivey, from The Ivey Guide to Law School Admissions. This is a great guide, but it has been most effective in showing me how incredibly underprepared I am for the entire process.
August 2009
3 posts
July 2009
1 post
Spezify - Full Ammo Improv →
Ryan just sent this link out to Full Ammo members. The site is essentially a visually-oriented search tool for any term, and ‘Full Ammo Improv’ returned a decent amount of results. If you’re a fan of the group, it just may give you a boner.
June 2009
1 post
May 2009
6 posts
“…Stopping a piece of work just because it’s hard, either emotionally...”
– Stephen King, On Writing. I realize not only has it been ages since I’ve written pure fiction, but I have been a neglectful writer altogether. Admitting you have a problem is the first step.
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I Stood Up and Bombed
About a month ago, I was presented with the opportunity to Emcee my high school’s After Prom. For those not in the know, After Prom is a school sponsored event held to prevent teen partying / knocking up your date / countless other dalliances that tend to happen after the Prom. It’s a pretty cool agreement between the school and its students – in exchange for an entertainment and snack-packed...
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