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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Hyperbolic love expectations

Hyperbolic love expectations

February 7, 2012

Valentine’s Day: a blissful romantic night with the love of your life, or a nightmare for the lonely. While those with significant others go out to enjoy this day, the single have a depressed night on...

Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny

January 31, 2012

“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking,...

Unclear expectations yield unfair consequences

January 10, 2012

“Sorry, I can’t make it to the movies tonight. My mom is not letting me” “I am going to be late because I have to clean the whole house” “I am having family issues, so I can’t go to football...

Love = Like

Love = Like

October 24, 2011

Remember when love was wearing your boyfriend’s leather jacket? Remember when love meant getting the butterflies every time he smiled? Remember when love meant getting the courage to ask her on a date?...