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It’s 1982: A time when GPA points quietly surrendered to deadlines, soap operas competed with journalism lectures, and the IBM Selectric served a dual role as both enemy and ally. Contributing Author Chuck Small delivers a dryly funny, sharply observed year-in-the-life, when “Up Where We Belong” played faintly in the background – and the newsroom always won.
A Pop Culture And Memories Scrapbook From 1980
In this snapshot of 1980, Chuck Small traces a senior year where world headlines, pop-radio loyalties, and a few surprising prom revelations all jostle for attention. It’s a gentle, observant look at the friendships, music, and moments that quietly set the stage for a much bigger personal realization.
Tales Of A Wayward Student And An Unlikely Friendship.
In this reflective, laugh-through-a-lump-in-your-throat narrative, Contributing Author Rollerboogie revisits the one class he nearly flunked , and tells about the teacher who quietly altered his life’s trajectory. It’s a story of chaos, compassion, and the kind of mentor who sticks with you long after the bell rings.
The Unfortunate Pedestrian
It’s just like Mama always told you: Be sure to look both ways before… reading this latest episode of “The Imperfect Traveler” from Contributing Author thegue
The Imperfect Storm
“As an expat I saw things differently, and thought there was hope, but that ray of sunlight was never seen by the locals.”
It’s Part 11 of “The Imperfect Traveler,” from Contributing Author thegue
Party hearty. And be sure to bring a tea kettle and a “donation” for the local authorities, as we imbibe in another episode of “The Imperfect Traveler,” from Contributing Author thegue
Man, what are we doin’ here?
Why, hangin’ with our great friend and Contributing Author Chuck Small, of course. And no worries about putting bread in his jar – Chuck’s a Venmo kind of guy
The Syrians
We meet so many people throughout our life’s travels. And in this latest episode of “The Imperfect Traveler,” Contributing Author thegue is reminded of some of them today
Contributing Author Chuck Small puts his pride on the shelf – and his feet on the treadmill, as he makes a post-pandemic, mind and body commitment to be healthy, and stay connected
– The Final Chapter
Sometimes, its takes two weeks, eight countries and 2,500 miles to learn something about a friend. Contributing Author JJ Live At Leeds As an epic 2002 trip winds down, JJ talks about what he learned from such an experience
Zen and the Art of Masochism
“… a sacred state to achieve in a world full of material distractions.”
It sounds wonderful. And it’s in Part 3 of “Japan, Lost and Found” from our friend and Contributing Author Phylum Of Alexandria
All things must pass, and a certain global music juggernaut from the 70s was no exception. Contributing Author Chuck Small has a trifecta treat in store, as he takes a look at compilations that, albeit unknowingly, came to be during the last days of disco
The Pyramids
Really, it’s all we could do not to name this episode “The Great Pyramid of The Gue.”
Terrible puns from your webhost not withstanding, here’s Contributing Author thegue with the latest chapter of “The Imperfect Traveler”