The South’s goodness described in a to-go cup for your tea
The South’s goodness in a to-go cup for your tea “Want some more tea hon?” Well, this is what I wanted to hear, but that was not happening. In fact, it was something completely different and it was putting the damper on my expectations for another glass of iced...
English as a language for the layabout
English as a language for the layabout We as English speakers can be forgiven for thinking our language to be one of history’s greatest developments. Although I am sure that both the French and the billion-plus speakers of Mandarin Chinese might slightly disagree, by...
A fun game with time – The past is not really that far away
Is time on our side? A fun way to look at the past, present, and future As a rather average Gent, I am pleased to say that I don’t have weighty responsibilities in life. This means that in my free time I do not have to do the things the Elite do—such as read the...The Elites
The Elites: Hard to feel sorry for them, but they often need our help Have you noticed how much time we spend thinking of the elites of this world? It is a surprising amount considering that we do not rub shoulders with them every day. On the one hand we often admire...
About Your Average Author
Bios are normally the place to list great achievements and accolades, but since Neal’s are a bit thin the recap of his life is refreshingly brief.
Quite early Neal caught the attention of his teachers as being on the fast track to the cherished 50th percentile in life. It might have been his noteworthy lack of skill, not to mention talents, in areas such as academics, athletics, the arts and drama, or social life. Together they destined him to observer status only. Tragic? No, for it was there that he found his comfortable place in the just average bleachers.