Furniture That The Rich-And-Stupid Buy
I came across an article in a magazine the other day, which show some outrageously expensive gifts and I was intrigued. Since they appeared to …
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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 …
Designer Quality…Or Legal Scam?
At some point in time, designer brands and high prices became more important than genuine quality. I suspect this tracks closely with an overall decline …
Lawyer Up!
As a result of the fickle nature of public opinion, I would like to point out that all you used car salespeople out there should …
How to Study Like An Expert
The document below is an advice booklet that I wrote in response to an inquiry from a publishing house, back in the days when I …
A Day At The New Car Dealer
If walking onto the new car dealer’s lot is a stressful and complicated experience for you, I’m going to take care of that right now. …
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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Road Trip – How to Keep Your Sanity On a Family Road Trip
If you live on the West Coast, it is probably just a matter of time before you make a trip from California to Washington or …
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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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Life In a University District – Hey, I Thought College Made You Smarter!
Living in a suburb and commuting into a part of the city that is next to a major university (otherwise known as the U-District) is …
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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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Things You Can Say Once In Seattle – Bet You’ll Never Say These Again!
I am seriously considering having my mouth surgically reduced in size to make it more difficult to put my foot in. I suppose an alternative …
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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 …
Your Car is Your Personality – The Car You Choose Reveals More About You Than You Think
If you’ve commuted for any length of time in any big city, perhaps you too have noticed that it’s possible to predict with a fair …
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When Kids Ran Vegas – This Was Really True For a Short Period of Time
Although Las Vegas is now a primarily adults-only town, there was a time back in the mid-nineties when the casinos tried hard to pull off …
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