Serious Musings on Life and Legends
Did Dracula Really Exist?
In honor of my good friend Adam Shelton, a lawyer and fellow vampire aficionado, here is an essay on the real-life origins of the popular vampire myth. It also includes some cool information on mass murderers of the time and on some of the discoveries of modern science that help us to put the myths in a scientific context.
Fascinating Facts from the 1500s
The origin of some modern phrases will surprise you!
So You Think You Know It All?
An assortment of little known facts that are sure to enlighten.
Comical Musings to Keep You Entertained, If Not Laughing
Arizona: Hotter Than Hell
A poem musing about the heat in the state that is and forever will be "home" to me in my heart.
Electronic Grade Change Form
If you think you received a grade from me in error, click on the link above to fill out this on-line form requesting a change of grade.
The Major Problem
Helpful advice for college students when choosing a major -- a humorous essay by Dave Barry dedicated on this page to John R. Hepburn, Ph.D., the sociologist who chaired my doctoral dissertation committee.
One Liners
From the slightly warped mind of comedian Stephen Wright.
Paradoxes
Questions that have kept me awake at night on the side of my mountain thinking . . . .
Top Oxymorons
The world is full of these contradictions; here are my favorites.
Top 25 Things I've Learned
Fifty years of wisdom from Dave Barry.
Quotations
Visit this page of my favorite quotations on law, justice, and life.