Best headline ever
A reader forwarded me a story along with this message: It’s as if one of your characters leapt from the page and entered real life. I agree. In fact, I…
Oh yes.
“Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity.”- Horace Mann, address at Antioch College, 1859 It doesn't trump my favorite quote: “Don't say you don't have…
Final birthday present
Last night the cat puked twice: Once on the chair and once on the floor. I rose from my chair to begin the cleaning process when Elysha stopped me in…
An ineffectual glare and an aimless finger point
As I drove down the street adjacent to my own yesterday afternoon, a car pulled out of a side street into the path of my car, forcing me into the…
Birthdays without Mom are not quite the same anymore
While I enjoy celebrating my birthday very much, am I the only person who also experiences a deep sadness in celebrating a birthday after you mother has passed away? More…
Typical fortieth birthday gifts?
I turned forty today. My wife surprised me with a birthday party on Saturday that I enjoyed very much. A few of my buddies took me to a heated driving…
An education to most certainly brag about
Sarah Palin said: "I want the mainstream media, and I've said this for a couple of years now, I want to help 'em. I want—I have a journalism degree, that…
Sexy rumpus. I like that.
Outstanding advice from From The Oatmeal’s Valentines Day cartoon:__________________________________ If Valentines Day really means so little to you, then I politely ask you to shut the hell up and treat…
Not cool. I think. Actually, maybe it’s very cool.
It’s hard to imagine that this was unintentional. Right? Maybe? I’m not sure. My question is this: If it is intentional, is it wrong? If little kids are unable to…
Ten people who hate Valentines Day and should be avoided at all costs
1. Singletons who worry aloud that they will be single forever (almost always real life women and male leads in romantic comedies) 2. Recently dumped singletons who cannot help but…
