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My Underappreciated Commencement Address

Posted by Stickwick Stapers ⋅ May 22, 2013 ⋅ 2 Comments

A few weeks back, I received an email from the President of my alma mater, asking if I would deliver this year’s commencement address. I called the dean immediately to accept. He informed me that the email was sent by mistake and had been intended for the much more famous MSU alum Magic Johnson. I … Continue reading →

My Final Night At College

Posted by Stickwick Stapers ⋅ July 25, 2012 ⋅ 3 Comments

I’ll never forget my final night at college. I spent it with Marissa, sitting on a blanket underneath the starlight. “I wish these days would never come to an end,” Marissa said, gazing up at the night sky. “I wish you’d shut up and kiss me,” I replied. Marissa did kiss me, but then she … Continue reading →

The Old Peach Salesman

Posted by Stickwick Stapers ⋅ July 24, 2012 ⋅ 4 Comments

As I was walking down the street today, I came upon a farmer on the side of the road selling peaches from a stand. “Sell any peaches today?” I asked, “Not a one,” he sighed, depressed. “You’re in a college town,” I replied. “Let me show you how to move peaches.” I picked up a … Continue reading →

“Hey Bob, am I fired?” A More Comprehensive Review Of A College Landscaping Business Venture

Posted by Jason Gooley ⋅ July 23, 2012 ⋅ 2 Comments

“Hey Bob, am I fired?” They were the first words out of my mouth every morning. “No your not fired, how could you be?” He would reply. “And thanks for getting my name right!” Bob had been my best friend for ten years and all he ever wanted was to be the boss of something. … Continue reading →