There aren’t many things in life you can know for sure but here are two – It’s scientific fact: Everything is better with cheese on it. Also fact: Everything is better with actor Michael Keaton in it. But sometimes it can be confusing to know which is the better improvement for a given situation.  Sure, […]

Well, this week’s vote on the caption contest was a real nail-biter!  Okay, you probably weren’t obsessively checking.  And if you were, you may not have been, in fact, biting your nails in anticipation.  Which is good, because – really – that’s a terrible habit.  So’s knuckle-popping.  And I say that as a compulsive knuckle-popper. […]

It’s been a while since we’ve had a good old-fashioned 20 Questions, so it seemed like time to jump back in.  And who better than Emily over at Snotting Black?  If you haven’t visited her site before, you’re missing out. But don’t take my word for it… Hey, Emily!  Let’s Play 20 Questions! 1. What […]

The holidays – meant to be joyous and festive – can often turn stressful, despite our best intentions.  Fortunately, there are a few simple tips for keeping things fun and stress-free this holiday season. It can be easy to get swept up in to spending too much during the holidays.  The trick is to budget: […]

Well, having you vote for the finalists in last week’s caption contest seems to have gone well overall.  Certainly made selecting finalists easier for me.  There is, of course, one little thing… People. Seriously. There’s no need to give other folk’s comments a “thumbs down.”  I’m not even sure why WordPress includes that feature, but […]

1. Some people wear portable urinals, so they don’t have to stop shopping to urinate.  This is, of course, absurd.  Those things are clunky and, once full, heavy, inevitably slow you down.  If you need to urinate, simply let ‘er rip.  This will not only save time, it will be an invaluable asset should people […]

I am thankful to have the whole family together this holiday evening, especially those who haven’t spoken to each other for so long, to share this special meal. I am thankful for this wonderful looking turkey, and the honor of carving it. I am thankful to hear the constant, joyful, piercing shriek of so many […]

There’s been a lot of scurry and fuss to put together a movie about Steve Jobs’ life.  I don’t know why, since the definitive screenplay on Jobs’ life is right here. Apple didn’t bring me on as their new chief, despite being obviously qualified, so the least they can do is use my masterpiece of […]