Kenneth Jobe

How Do You Find New Music?

I would generally consider the ’90s to be my musical peak. Not only in terms of writing/performing (although it certainly was that), but also in terms of just listening to music. I still love music, and I still listen to music as much as I can, but it doesn’t compare to the way I wentContinue reading “How Do You Find New Music?”

‘Unpacking the Suitcase’ and The Pain of Knowing What You Don’t Know

I want to start by wishing best of luck to all the writers out there crazy/brave enough to embark on the insanity that is NaNoWriMo. For the uninitiated, November is designated as National Novel Writing Month, and if you sign up for the challenge the goal is to write a complete draft of a novelContinue reading “‘Unpacking the Suitcase’ and The Pain of Knowing What You Don’t Know”

The Three Things That Shaped Me Into the Horror-Loving Weirdo I Am

Going back as far as I can remember (which is probably around the age of 8 or 10), I’ve always loved the dark side of things. The horrific. The violent. The macabre. By the time I was thirteen, I was renting slasher movies at the video store every weekend, reading the scariest books I couldContinue reading “The Three Things That Shaped Me Into the Horror-Loving Weirdo I Am”

Why Bowling is Awesome

It’s finally my favorite time of year. The God-forsaken hot weather has cooled off, the yardwork is nearly done for the year, and my favorite sport is starting. Every Sunday I can plop into my recliner with a snack, flip on the TV, and settle in to watch my warriors do battle. I love bowling.Continue reading “Why Bowling is Awesome”

Lacking Focus: It’s Not That I Have ADD, It’s Just…Wait, Where Was I?

Coming up in a few weeks I have a week’s vacation scheduled. A glorious nine day period (including weekends) of NOT WORKING. Taking my vacation during the fall started kind of at random, but has become a tradition five years strong. The week of Veteran’s Day I take the entire week off. Last year my wifeContinue reading “Lacking Focus: It’s Not That I Have ADD, It’s Just…Wait, Where Was I?”

Oh My God, I’m 40

“I’m 40 now…I’m half dead, basically. 40’s a weird age. You get to this point where, like, you’re not old enough for anybody to give a shit that you’re old. Nobody’s like, ‘I helped a 40 year-old guy today, and it felt really good to do something for him.’ Nobody spends their holidays delivering hotContinue reading “Oh My God, I’m 40”

The Curse (and blessing?) of Being an OverThinker

I was watching a reality show last week where teams of three would go madly racing from one city to the next. One of the teams got in their truck to go to the next destination and the truck wouldn’t start. None of the three men on the team were very mechanical, so they startedContinue reading “The Curse (and blessing?) of Being an OverThinker”

Minor Annoyances: A Random List of People and Things That Annoy the Crap Out of Me

Guys who tuck in their T-shirts People who say, “At the end of the day…” The Cinnamon Toast Crunch commercials where they eat each other – why are they cannibals? Anyone who uses the word “fantabulous” People who type Lolololololol – can you really laugh out loud out loud out loud? Guys who wear visors *Continue reading “Minor Annoyances: A Random List of People and Things That Annoy the Crap Out of Me”

Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father

I’ve come to the point in my blog where I feel I need to mention something – I’m not a film critic. This is not a movie review blog, I just talk about movies once in a while and give my opinions. I say this because there are so many good blogs out there dedicatedContinue reading “Dear Zachary: A Letter to a Son About His Father”

What Pro Wrestling Taught Me About Character Development

Starting when I was around 12, I loved Saturday nights. My parents would let me stay up late to watch my favorite show: Saturday Night Live. I don’t remember the exact year I got hooked, but it was during the Eddie Murphy/Joe Piscopo/Billy Crystal days. But some Saturday nights ended in disappointment. I would beContinue reading “What Pro Wrestling Taught Me About Character Development”