The Long Trailer
A double thump shook the trailer I was towing, as the rear wheels jumped on, over, and then down the curb as I once again …
Life Experiences
I didn’t purposely live a life filled with comical and/or dumb (rather than exciting and adventurous) experiences, yet here they are!
Muscle Cars and Pickles – Read On to Find Out How These Two Topics Are Related
If you believe most of the nostalgia that is written about youthful experiences, you’ve probably formed the opinion that the most vivid memories are those …
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Get Rich Quick – The Technology Has Changed But Scams Remain The Same
Far before the Internet was around, with its seemingly endless supply of scams, we all had to depend upon the print media for our get-rich …
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Video Smarts – When Video Rental Stores Still Existed
Years ago, before the age of smart TVs and video streaming, most people rented their movies at a video store. Here are a few rules …
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Vertical Humor – How Elevators Can Be Hazardous To Your Career
Working in a high-rise office building is in many respects like stepping into a different world every day, one which has a vertical orientation. You …
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Table Talk – What Goes On Around the Dinner Table at My House
If you ever want to find out what other members of your family are really like, try eating your meals for a change without watching …
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Don’t Complain In California – If You’re From Washington
I visited California a while back to see my old friend George for the first time in many years. “It’s great to see you after …
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Neighborhood Blues – There’s No Accounting For Bad Taste…Especially When It’s Your Neighbor’s House
“Why does your neighbor hate everyone on your street?” asked my friend Mike, the first time he drove into my neighborhood. “I don’t think he …
A Little Cellular History – What Life Was Like Before Smartphones and Unlimited Everything
Anyone under the age of about 35 takes it for granted that cellular phones have always been available to everyone, with massive functionality and the …
I Wonder What Happened to Andy – How to Live a Short Life
Perhaps it’s because I’m getting older, but I seem to be more frequently thinking about some of the characters who I knew as a kid, …
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Losing It – And I Do Mean Pounds
If you want to find out if your spouse has a vindictive streak, one sure method is to ask for some help in losing weight. …
Don’t Ask Alice – Why Good Help is Hard to Find
DON’T ASK ALICE If there is one job that is worse than dealing with the public, it’s supervising people who deal with the public. My …
A Night in Hollywood – And I don’t Mean at the Oscars
I can’t say my wife and I had a stormy courtship, but like all couples, there were times that tried the strongest of romances. They …
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A Fish Story – The Early Bird Does Not Get the Worm
Living in the Northwest and never having been salmon fishing, I decided recently that I’d better correct this deficiency in my upbringing. Since two of …
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My Hero – A Dog Story I’d Rather Forget
Dog Story Nearly everyone has fond memories of their childhood pets, usually a dog or cat, and a favorite, charming story that they like to …
Career Ending Technology – A Nightmare Day in the Office
For those of us who tend to lean toward conspiracy theories, the advanced technology present in today’s office machines provides much support. In my view, …
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Halloween Horror – Halloween is For Kids Only…Or is It?
Everyone knows that the whole point of Halloween is to threaten to play tricks on your hapless neighbors unless they offer bribes in the way …
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