People
The Nature Of Us vs. Them
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
There's something about nature that I find troubling.
Wherever you look, it's survival of the fittest, us
vs. them. It's everywhere. Read
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Counting Calories Is Not Easy
Thursday, May 08, 2008
I can't remember the last time I counted calories.
Maybe that explains the snug fit of my shorts and
slacks. Read
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Do Not Work For An Ass
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
The problem with a new job is that you cannot tell if
or when your boss becomes an ass. Do not work for an
ass. Read
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Don't Be Happy. Be Worried?
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
There's an old saying. If nothing gets you down then
you just don't really understand the situation. Is
life today that bad? Read
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About Bad People And Bad Thinking
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
There are plenty of bad people in the world, though
most of the bad people I know are people I worked for
in business. Read
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Prince Harry's Hair
Thursday, March 13, 2008
When I enlisted in the army, one of the first things
to go from my civilian life was my hair. Gone in
60-seconds. But I'm not a prince. Read More...
Signs Your Job Is Bad
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Most of us have had a bad job or two, and certainly
more than one bad boss through the years. What are
the signs your job is bad? Read More...
How Much Is Good Sex Worth?
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Another one bites the dust. New York Governor Eliot
Spitzer is caught up in a call girl scandal. Not just
any call girl. Read
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What's In Your Name?
Wednesday, March 05, 2008
Everyone has a name. In most cases the name came from
mom and dad. The first and middle names are likely
created or adopted, the last name is usually
inherited. Read More...
For Whatever Reason, He's Back
Monday, February 25, 2008
Just when you thought it was okay to head back into
the political waters, along comes another scary face.
Ralph Nader. Read
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Nice Guys Finish Last
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Nice guys finish last. Or, so they say. I know from
personal experience that it just isn't true.
Sometimes they finish next to last. Read More...
Roger The Rocket Flames Out
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Roger Clemens defended himself on national television
and said he never took steroids. He's pitched better.
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A Dying Woman's Last Wish
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The Lord works in mysterious ways. I received a
letter from Anika Sander from England. She's dying
and plans to give millions to charity. Read
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Where Are The Dumb Women?
Monday, February 04, 2008
Whatever happened to dumb women on television? From
commercials, to drama, to situation comedies, they're
gone. Read
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Life's A Bitch. Then You Die
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Life is a bitch. Then you die. I don't mean to upset
anyone, but face the facts. That is what happens.
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Do Looks Kill?
Monday, January 28, 2008
Everyone has received a share of 'stink eye.' Like
Mammy Yokum, some of us believe that looks are evil
and can kill. Read More...
What Would Martin Luther King Think?
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
The Democratic presidential candidate who is black
sniped at the presidential candidate who is a woman.
What would King think? Read
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Does Your Doctor Make Mouse Calls?
Thursday, January 10, 2008
My wife has a couple of doctors. I have a doctor. We
each utilize the service of the same dentist. We do
our own mouse calls. Read
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Aunt Edna's Pumpkin Pies
Thursday, January 03, 2008
I like pumpkin pie. My wife makes the best pumpkin
pie ever. She's not so hot on chicken, but her pies
are better than aunt Edna's. Read
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The Tinker Gene
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Genes being what they are, it may be that we inherit
more from our parents than we realize. among others,
I inherited the tinker gene. Read
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Reading, Writing, Arithmetic
Friday, December 28, 2007
The process of learning the basics of reading,
writing, and math don't come easy for some. I was one
of the some. Read
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Adventure On A Garbage Truck
Thursday, December 27, 2007
It doesn't take much for an imaginative 10 year old
to find adventure. One summer I found adventure on a
garbage truck. Read
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The Virgin Birth
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Besides Mary, wife of Joseph, is it possible to have
a natural human virgin birth? One could argue yes,
but why? Read More...
Man of the Year
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Time Magazine says Russian leader Vladimir Putin is
the 2007 "Person of the Year." Whatever happened to
Man of the Year? Read
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I'm A Cheap Date
Friday, December 14, 2007
Dining out is fine, so long as I can eat what I want,
where I want, when I want, coupons and Entertainment
books be damned. Read
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The Scales Of Justice
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
People cheat each other and cheat on themselves. We
set watches three or four minutes ahead of actual
time. That's cheating. Read More...
Calvin's Phone
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Calvin Shimamoto died today following double bypass
surgery. Calvin was a good heart with a bad heart. He
will be missed. Read More...
Can You Learn To Cook From A Book
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Nearly every married couple has at least one
cookbook. Do great chefs learn to cook from a book?
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Very Old Rockers
Thursday, November 29, 2007
I don't know what rock band was on television last
night, but they were old and wrinkled. When are we
too old to rock?
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Boxers, Briefs, Panties, or Thongs?
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
What does your underwear say about you? Boxers or
briefs? Panties or thongs? Does it really matter?
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Funny Things In The News
Monday, November 19, 2007
News is news but some news these days is just plain
funnier than regular news. Am I the only one who can
see funny news? Read
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Like A Recipe From A Mechanic
Friday, November 16, 2007
We subscribe to a Doctor's health newsletter which
has been informative and beneficial. Now the doctor
is recommending stocks. Read More...
What Makes A Woman Attractive To A Man?
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
What is it about a man or a woman that makes one
attractive to the other? Face? Smile? Legs? Money?
Job? Clothes? Car? Read
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Secrets In Lace
Monday, November 05, 2007
One of my favorite locations to purchase gifts for my
significant other is Secrets in Lace, an online store
of nostalgic lingerie. Read
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Smart Lady
Friday, November 02, 2007
Smart lady, that Rhonda Leong. Intelligent,
spiritual, attractive. Young men stood in line to
court her favor. So did I. Read
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Carol's Garters
Friday, October 19, 2007
Carol was my girlfriend in high school. She was a
delightfully pleasant young lady who wore garters and
stockings. Read More...
Crazy Laws
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
As if the country is not in enough trouble with
lawmakers running the government, here's a list of
laws you don't need to obey. Read
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Guess Who Came To Dinner?
Friday, October 12, 2007
One of our sons is getting married this weekend.
Guess who came to visit? Grandma. Rather, Queen
Grandma. Read
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I Fired My Last Friend
Monday, October 08, 2007
Enough is enough. My wife coughs and kicks when she
sleeps. It wakes me up every night. I fired her. What
else could I do?
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The Inspiration Of Christy Brinkley
Thursday, October 04, 2007
Inspiration in life may come from any source.
Inspiration for a better body came from the body of
Christy Brinkley. Indirectly. Read
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The Plight Of Men Like Mort
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Mort Zuckerman is a smart man. The world needs smart
men. Mort Zuckerman is too smart to do much more than
care about the world. Read
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What Dreams Are Made Of
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
What do you remember of dreams? Falling, being
chased, standing completely naked, are a few of the
common dreams. Read
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Where Art Thou, Jimmy Smith?
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Jimmy Smith was my best friend. We grew up in the
same small town and lost contact right after high
school. Why? Read
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Rain Makes People Stupid
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
What is it about a little rain that makes people
stupid? Specifically, people with a driver's license
and a car. Read
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Song Of The Homeless Woman
Thursday, September 13, 2007
A homeless woman lives around our neighborhood. She
usually smiles when people walk by. One day she sang
a lullaby. Read
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A Word To Slow Drivers: Move It!
Friday, September 07, 2007
I have one word for people who drive too slow. Get
out of the way. Move it. Wake up. Get a horse.
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The Shocking Truth Of The Adults Ball
Wednesday, September 05, 2007
My intent is honest. If you're not an adult yet,
there's still time. Don't go there. It's more
shocking than you can believe. Read
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Sing This. If You Dare.
Friday, August 31, 2007
So, you think you can sing? Try a Sarah McLachlan
song. I dare you. She makes it sound so easy.
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Victimless White-Collar Crime
Friday, August 24, 2007
Wherever there is crime, there are victims, right?
Who are the victims of victimless white collar
crimes? Read
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Neanderthal Bosses
Friday, August 17, 2007
Have you ever worked for a boss who was so bad you
considered him a Neanderthal? Probably. Read
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Lies, Damn Lies, Statistics
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damn lies, and
statistics. Only one of the three has the potential
for truth. Read
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Boobs That Kill
Thursday, August 09, 2007
Why does a woman choose to have breast implants? Why
do more of them commit suicide than those without
implants? Read More...
300 Wins
Friday, August 03, 2007
An elite club in sports is about to close. No more
members for the 300 Win Club in major league
baseball. Read
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