I was in class a few days ago when my instructor brought up an interesting point. She asked us “why are there less men in college now than twenty years ago?” well, shit on a stick if we all knew.

Then she proceeded to tell us this “the number one reason fewer men don’t go to college is because they have outside obligations”. She went on to tell us that most guys are either finding jobs for a while (like in construction, working with industrial equipment. Or working in fast food joints like McDonalds).

The second factor was even more shocking. Ready for it? Videogames. Thats right. Videogames are apparently the number two. Guys would rather stay home with their parents and play videogames. Makes me sad. And think of my brother. Lawl.

As most of my long-time readers (are any of you still out there?) have probably noticed, the busier I’ve gotten, the crappier my posts have become.

I used to take pride in what I wrote, and delighted by the response community-wise that I received. Now I feel like a cheap streetwalker, occasionally posting for the revenue. Sure, at times I did write from the heart. But there hasn’t been much effort in a long time.

I’m really sorry. To all the newcomers, and the loyal people that have stuck around. I plan to make it all up to you.

Once upon a time, I used to love reading books. My vision hasn’t been doing all that well lately, so I’ve had to step away from reading novels.

Stephen King, Anne Rice, Robert Jordan… Oh man. I used to read like a beast. Anyone remember The Phantom Tollbooth? Possibly one of my favorite books of all time. I’d still read it if I could, despite being a children’s book. I saw the movie (from the sixties, but they’re remaking it so I hear. but what isn’t being remade nowadays?), and it was pretty fun. Animated musical.

Not the best songs in the world, either. But still.

Do you read? What kind of books or magazines do you like reading?