Eat a small fry
McDonald's in Japan is experiencing a serious crisis: A French fry shortage. The company is unable to source enough potatoes, likely a result of recent flooding issues in Canada, a common…
I tested positive.
It finally happened. I tested positive for COVID-19. I'm feeling fine. I was actually about to climb aboard the bike for a ride when I decided to check my temperature.…
A missing cat and a little hope
Pluto, our beloved cat and friend, disappeared. We had someone spend the day in our home on Monday, rewiring and reconfiguring our internet for increased speed, and that sent Pluto…
Say it to them, too.
During one of my recent post surgical follow up appointments, the doctor and I got to talking about someone we both know who also works in the school where I…
Three words change a life. Not in a good way.
In case you missed it: On Christmas Eve, President Biden and Dr. Biden were fielding calls from the NORAD Santa tracking service, speaking to children about Santa and the…
Need an employee? Go to McDonald’s.
Own a company or run a business and having a hard time finding good employees in this tight job market? Go to McDonald's. Some of the finest, most competent, most…
My 2021 Christmas haul
Every Christmas, I take inventory of the holiday gifts that my wife, Elysha, gives me. Some people wish for cashmere sweaters, the latest gadget, stylish watches, and jewelry. My hope…
Green bean casserole is awful
I know that many people claim to enjoy green bean casserole, but I can't imagine why this might be true. I suspect that they are probably the same people who…
Shop Blind
Until the end of today - December 23 - you can partake in the Shop Blind Challenge. Two Blind Brothers, a clothing company, was founded by brothers Bradford and…
Support an artist, including Jeni Bonaldo
Film director and prolific podcaster Kevin Smith says a lot of smart things. Here's one that I like a lot: “Remember: It costs nothing to encourage an artist, and the…
