Airman 1st Class Donis M. Layton and friends.

I Had a Dad in a Million

On June 16, 2019June 25, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest10 Comments

My mom always told us kids we had a dad in a million. It's something moms say. But now that I think about it, she was right. My dad wasn't rich or an intellectual, but he was a hell of a guy and I think you would have liked him.

Musings: Stop Collecting Regrets
It's just a waste of time

On April 20, 2019 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest, Musings11 Comments

Stop collecting regrets because life is too short -- plus, they don't increase in value.

One Pill is Never Enough

On November 18, 2018December 7, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest, Musings6 Comments

The opioid addiction crisis is out of control. I've had a number of drug addicts or recovering addicts in my car. What's going on is just crazy.

Stop Taking My Hero’s Name in Vain

On September 4, 2018October 12, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest1 Comment

I didn't want to get involved in the latest round of Kaepernick bashing — but then someone had to drag Pat Tillman into it and the gloves come off.

How White Lies Topple the Mighty

On August 24, 2018December 18, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Houseguest, Human Interest, Humor4 Comments

So, the Trump/Obama adviser who I gave an Uber ride to had to resign. Apparently, she got caught fibbing about a law degree. I know, I know, Trump lies every day and nothing happens, but he's had a lot more practice.

Indian Band Fights Depression with Heavy Metal

On July 20, 2018July 21, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest, Other Artists2 Comments

I'm not a metal head, but I love the Indian heavy metal band Bloodywood. In their latest video, they tackle the twin scourges of depression and suicide.

Verna Jones attending meeting with Donald Trump

I Gave a Ride to a Trump Advisor and It Wasn’t to Walmart

On July 9, 2018August 29, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest, Rideshare8 Comments

A Trump advisor needed a ride to the store from me last night and it wasn't to talk to the president's supporters.

Finally Took a DNA Test and Yep, I’m Human (More or Less)

On May 31, 2018November 29, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Houseguest, Human Interest, Humor2 Comments

I've always been fascinated by history and genealogy, so it's been somewhat ironic that I know so little about my family history. So I ordered a DNA test to see what kind of genetic surprises might be hiding in the Layton woodpile.

When a Gold Digger Goes in for the Kill

On May 19, 2018November 30, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Human Interest, Humor, Rideshare5 Comments

It's weird when you meet someone whose behavior is so out there they seem almost like a caricature. I met a young woman yesterday who is a real-life gold digger — or at least who was stretching her wings and trying it out.

How Not to Burn Your House Down

On March 16, 2018November 30, 2018 By Sean D. LaytonIn Houseguest, Human Interest, Humor3 Comments

So the Persian New Year known as Nowruz is almost here. Are you excited? Yeah, I didn’t have it on my calendar either, but the Houseguest asked me to help her mark it with a simple fire ceremony.

Tales from the Land Manatee

Category: Human Interest