Tag Archives: college

More College Tales: Choked Out & Revenge

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

This isn’t as funny as previous stories, but somebody requested it when I hinted at it.  I’m going to balance it with a ‘revenge’ story. In freshman year, I made a few friends and we bonded over video games, wrestling, … Continue reading →

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The Squirrel Story

Posted on June 25, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Ionia has requested that I tell the squirrel story.  I have a few, but I believe this is the one she’s talking about.  If anything, this is the one that comes to my mind first. In college, I was in … Continue reading →

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Princes of the Universe by Queen (Two stories and an extra video)

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

When I got into fencing, I got into Highlander.  This song came with that and it’s the only thing that’s stayed.  In fact, I keep pausing here to sing along.  (No man can be my equal!)  I should pause the … Continue reading →

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Piano Man by Billy Joel

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve always loved this song.  I think I really need it today.  I have no musical talent, but I always sway to the rhythm and occasionally sing it.  The best singing incident with this song was in college.  We were … Continue reading →

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In Memory of Clear Nonsense

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

My masterpiece Written By pure accident Birthed By frustration And a hint Of warm tequila I went wild Possessed By a Jabberwockyian spirit Creating words That made no sense And every sense I finished I presented I was stunned Applause … Continue reading →

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Night of 1,000 Stenches

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

Arriving once a month Scheduled By a demented madman The night begins With the innocent feast Replicas of food From a foreign land Drenched in sauces That range from soup To liquid fire It is a hearty meal That breaks … Continue reading →

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Game vs. Book: Difference in the Details

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Charles Yallowitz

At the age of thirteen, I was introduced to Dungeons & Dragons, which opened the door to several other dice-based roleplaying games. This hobby lasted through college and a few years beyond. If you think I’m outing myself as a … Continue reading →

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