Dmroughton

LATEST ARTICLES ( 85 )

• Just Say “No” to Dating Dean

  Ok, so it has been a year since I last posted on the blog. Sure, I have written quite a few articles for The Scuppernong Gazette since then, but my lazy ass... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2015 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• How to Turn on Your TV

  

  Aim the remote at the TV and press the orange power button. If no results, change the angle of the remote in relation to the TV to get a clearer line of sight.... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2014 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Please Pass the Coffee...

  

  Ok, all you have to do is look at my blog archive to know that I have not been writing regularly. Aside from my monthly column in The Scuppernong Gazette, I hav... Read more

  Posted on 15 April 2014 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Creative Synergy

  

  One reason I love teaching Creative Writing is that I never know what will come out of the class, not only for the students, but for myself as well. Read more

  Posted on 01 April 2014 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Right?

  

  So tomorrow is the first day of Creative Writing, a class I have not taught in a couple of years, a class which spawned a surge of creative energy to actually... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2014 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Like It Hot

  

  Having recently finished the manuscript for my book project, I was in the mood for a mini-celebration. Since only a spicy meal could match my mood, I went to on... Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• FREE Copy! Who Wants It?

  

  This is a random picture of my kid and his puppy because my audience likes stuff that's cute. (Well, most of them do anyway. Except you over there hiding your... Read more

  Posted on 12 August 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Butt Is On Fire!!!

  

  Nothing lights a fire under an author's butt like having a couple of news organizations ready to run stories about an upcoming book release with appearance... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• This Butt Is On Fire!!!

  Nothing lights a fire under an author's butt like having a couple of news organizations ready to run stories about an upcoming book release with appearance... Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Contest: Win a Free Copy of the Book

  

  Obviously, I should be working on the last couple of chapters of the book. At the same time, I need to get the cover done, so I can have an image to use for... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Observations from Water Country USA

  

  If you think wearing water shoes is not attractive/sexy, just imagine how sexy your butt will be limping around with blistered feet after walking barefoot on... Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2013 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Carpe Solem

  

  Spring may be traditionally associated with rebirth and new life, but it’s summer where the real zest for life exists. And while the official, calendar start... Read more

  Posted on 01 June 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Learn to Eat Guilt Free!!!

  

  Does this look like your idea of a good time? How about this? Or this? Or even this? So what's stopping you from living your dream and enjoying these tasty food... Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2013 SELF EXPRESSION

• Bio for Team BeachBody Insanity Challenge

  

  I am a 41 year old single father who works as a professor and administrator in higher education. I used to workout 5 - 6 days a week; however, between my son... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2013 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Dad Got Out of Jail

  

  Published with the permission of my anonymous friend. If you know Mr. Anonymous, please allow him to stay that way by not mentioning his name here or on any... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Birthday, Dear Mommy...

  

  A conversation while standing in the checkout line at WalMart and upon discovering I was directly behind a co-worker: Co-worker: "Oh hi, Dean. How's it going?"... Read more

  Posted on 20 November 2012 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Throat Gonorrhea Crisis Averted

  

  Ok, everyone you can hold off on your orders of cherry flavored throat condoms. It is official. I do NOT have throat gonorrhea. I DO officially have strep throa... Read more

  Posted on 15 November 2012 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Does This Strep Make My Butt Look Big?

  

  Things I Have Learned Recently: If you search the word "strep" on Google images, you will find other freaks besides me who have posted images of their own... Read more

  Posted on 14 November 2012 DIARIES, HUMOR, SELF EXPRESSION

• Self-esteem for Sale! Get It While It's Hot!

  

  If you don't have kids, you may not understand the reasoning for purchasing $5 worth of food products for $33. Ok, scratch that. I AM a parent, and I still don'... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Baby, It's Cold!!!!

  Who has hot cocoa? I will take little marshmallows in mine please! Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 SELF EXPRESSION