Oct 2007
Duck After Throwing A Grenade
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 Filed in: Events
If there's one thing I learned in the U.S. Army, it's
to duck your head after throwing a grenade. Instead,
I watched. Read
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Prejudiced? Part 2
Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
After all the research is said and done, science and
common sense tell us we are prejudiced creatures,
wholly into self preservation. Read
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It's Official. We're Prejudiced.
Monday, October 29, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
The news from 1954? There is an underlying tendency
in humans to think and act in racially biased ways.
Well, duh. Read
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Lather, Rinse, Repeat. Why?
Friday, October 26, 2007 Filed in: Media
The road less traveled is often less traveled for a
reason. So it is with instructions. They're
beneficial, right? To whom? Read
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We Need A National Password System
Thursday, October 25, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
I have too many passwords and login ID's for my
computer. We need a national password system. One
password per person.
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Breasts Are Like Martinis
Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
There is something alluring about the female breasts.
Like a martini, one is not enough, three are too
many.
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One Day In Nantucket
Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Filed in: Media
Finally, someone explained the old limereick, "There
once was a man from Nantucket." I don't particularly
like limericks. Read
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How Do I Become An Environmentalist?
Monday, October 22, 2007 Filed in: Things
It doesn't take much to become a parent. It takes
effort to become a doctor. What does it take to
become an environmentalist? Read
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Carol's Garters
Friday, October 19, 2007 Filed in: People
Carol was my girlfriend in high school. She was a
delightfully pleasant young lady who wore garters and
stockings. Read More...
Lamenting Apple's Stock Price
Thursday, October 18, 2007 Filed in: Things
"Honey, how about if we buy some Apple stock? It's a
bargain at $13 a share," I said, hoping to catch her
attention with something about money. Read
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Speaking Of Law In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Wednesday, October 17, 2007 Filed in: Events
There's a new national security threat and it's been
uncovered in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. It's the underwire
bra. Read
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Crazy Laws
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Filed in: People
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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The Conundrum Of Time
Monday, October 15, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
Time just isn't what it used to be. There's less of
it these days. In fact, as we venture further into
the aging process, time is altered. Read More...
Guess Who Came To Dinner?
Friday, October 12, 2007 Filed in: People
One of our sons is getting married this weekend.
Guess who came to visit? Grandma. Rather, Queen
Grandma. Read
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The Google Spy
Thursday, October 11, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
In the age of privacy concerns, nobody likes to be
spied upon. LIke it or don't Big Brother Google is
spying on us. Do you mind?
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Star Trek's Computer
Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Filed in: Events
Somewhere in the future, computers will talk to us
and we will talk back. Remember when computers only
spoke when spoken to?
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Olive Oil Or Lard?
Tuesday, October 09, 2007 Filed in: Things
The world seems to be divided into two camps. One
camp for this, one for something else. Do you use
olive oil or lard? Read
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I Fired My Last Friend
Monday, October 08, 2007 Filed in: People
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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There Is Something Special About Friday
Friday, October 05, 2007 Filed in: Things
What is it that makes Friday such a special day for
most of us? Anticipation is greater than reality. We
want Friday to be special. Read
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The Inspiration Of Christy Brinkley
Thursday, October 04, 2007 Filed in: People
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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Television Laugh Tracks
Wednesday, October 03, 2007 Filed in: Media
I watched two more television shows without laugh
tracks last night. If there's no laugh track telling
me to laugh is it still funny?
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The Number 12
Tuesday, October 02, 2007 Filed in: Things
What is your favorite number? If I had to choose a
number between 1 and 10, I would choose 6. 12 is my
favorite. Read
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The Parking Paradox
Monday, October 01, 2007 Filed in: Ideas
The largest single parking lot in Hawaii is operated
by the State's Department of Transportation. We call
it the highway.
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