I Like Saturday

Saturday, July 26, 2008 Filed in: Events
Each day of the week has a personality. I don’t like Sunday or Monday. The former is the end of a relaxing weekend. The latter the beginning of what is always a hectic week. Read More...

The Nature Of Us vs. Them

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 Filed in: People
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 More...

The Highway Landfill Solution

Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
I don't know why no one has come up with this idea before. It's the perfect solution to two problems. Landfills and highways. Read More...

Beer To Love

Monday, May 12, 2008 Filed in: Things
Beer is not my favorite drink. Admittedly, beer is an acquired taste, one of many that come with adulthood and unnamed vegetables. Read More...

Beer To Love, Redux

Friday, May 09, 2008 Filed in: Things
The perfect cold beer, served from a double chilled bottle, still doesn't have the sweet and soft taste of fresh draft beer. Read More...

Counting Calories Is Not Easy

Thursday, May 08, 2008 Filed in: People
I can't remember the last time I counted calories. Maybe that explains the snug fit of my shorts and slacks. Read More...

The Inequity Of Public Toilets

Wednesday, May 07, 2008 Filed in: Things
We live in an enlightened age which clings to barbaric traditions. Take a look at the inequity of the public toilet. Read More...

Is Dr. Phil Good For You?

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 Filed in: Media
Dr. Phil has a good thing going. He helps people with their personal problems and gets plenty of money for the trouble. Read More...

Bushisms

Monday, May 05, 2008 Filed in: Media
As children we were often told that in the United States anyone could become president. George W. Bush is living proof. Read More...

Name Five Things

Friday, May 02, 2008 Filed in: Events
Name five things about you in five lists. For example, name five cities in which you've lived. Name five jobs you've had. Read More...

Baptists vs. Mormons

Thursday, May 01, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
2008 is shaping up as a political and religious battle for the White House. Will it be the Baptists vs. Mormons for Republicans? Read More...

Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?

Wednesday, April 30, 2008 Filed in: Events
Baseball, the national pastime, is sick. Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation mourns for you. Read More...

Basic Diet Rules That Never Fail

Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Filed in: Things
I weigh the same today as I did when I was 24. Of course, I've gained and lost a thousand pounds or so since then. Read More...

The Wacky Warning Label Contest

Monday, April 28, 2008 Filed in: Things
Warning labels are a necessity of modern life. So is litigation, which has spawned The Wacky Warning Label Contest. Read More...

I Want A New Camera

Friday, April 25, 2008 Filed in: Things
I want a new camera that I don't need, but the camera I want is much better. The camera I want costs four times as the camera I have. Read More...

Football Tweaks

Thursday, April 24, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Video taped replays. Coaches challenge. It's time once again to add a few a few more tweaks to football. How about penalties? Read More...

The Worst Thing About Politics

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Filed in: Media
Is it possible to have just one thing that's the worst thing about American politics? Yes. Wolf Blitzer and CNN. Read More...

No Music Day? How About National Quiet Day?

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
November 21st in Britain was No Music Day. No music on radio, in airports or supermarkets or department stores. Next? Read More...

What If It Stopped Raining?

Monday, April 21, 2008 Filed in: Events
Droughts are nothing new, troubling mankind as long as mankind has been around. Are the latest droughts something new? Read More...

The Best Pets

Friday, April 18, 2008 Filed in: Things
Humans are interesting creatures. We keep other creatures as our pets and give them human personality traits. Read More...

A Face In The Tile On The Floor

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Filed in: Ideas
Children often play a game with clouds and try to identify various figures or people as the clouds float throught the sky. Read More...

The High Cost Of Buying Health In A Bottle

Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Filed in: Things
Good health is a blessing not bestowed upon everyone. Can you afford to purchase good health from a bottle? Read More...

The Uniform Of The Apple Religion

Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Filed in: Things
I stopped by the local Apple Store during the frenzied launch of Mac OS X Leopard. It looked like a religious experience. Read More...

Comedy As News

Monday, April 14, 2008 Filed in: Media
What's funny? The news? Hardly. Yet, The Daily Show with John Stewart manages to find funny and the truth in news. Read More...

Woking The Dog

Friday, April 11, 2008 Filed in: Events
Ellen DeGeneres adopted a puppy, then gave it away. That was a breach of contract which brought out the puppy police. Read More...

The Empty Nest

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Filed in: Things
The children are gone. The nest is empty. There's no pitter patter of little feet. The television volume is where it should be. Off. Read More...

The Wedding

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Filed in: Events
We've had the pleasure of marrying off, in one way or another, all of our children. Sons are easier than daughters, so choose wisely. Read More...

Do Not Work For An Ass

Tuesday, April 08, 2008 Filed in: People
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 More...

Kaiser Permanente. Thrifty. Not Thrive.

Monday, April 07, 2008 Filed in: Events
I have a bad knee. A knee replacement candidate bad knee. All courtesy of Kaiser Permanente. It is time they changed their slogan. Read More...

Whatever Happened To The News?

Friday, April 04, 2008 Filed in: Media
It had to happen. With 500 channels and nothing on, real news became a casualty and was replaced by entertainment and events. Read More...