OK, admit it—the ten federal holidays are just another excuse to relax and take it easy. Most of them don’t really have any special significance to you, do they? Do you send birthday cards to all of the dead presidents on Presidents Day? Do you birth a bunch of babies on Labor Day? Of course… Continue Reading
Yes, the Bible is a very good book; and in many respects, a great book. Some people take every sentence very literally, and that’s their choice. I don’t. And that’s my choice. I hesitate to get into a religious dissertation here, so I will tread very lightly. Because I respect everyone’s religious beliefs or lack… Continue Reading
I’ve never been a big fan of spanking. My children however, may have a different perspective on that. They have such vivid imaginations, you know. Yes, an occasional paatch on the tuchas (Google it) was not what I would call spanking. That was simply done to either get their attention or better bring my point… Continue Reading
We all have bosses who drive us crazy. They insist on setting unrealistic deadlines and heap ridiculous demands upon us. Things like expecting us to come to work on time, to only take an hour for lunch and limiting our surfing time on the Net. The nerve of them. What’s the alternative? Well, many people… Continue Reading
Don’t get me wrong. I love doctors, and we’d be completely lost without them. But do you think somewhere in the back of their minds, they really try to perpetuate their own existence? If everyone were healthy, there would be nothing for them to do, right? For instance, why do you think they have those… Continue Reading
I’ve just discovered the actual minutes from the meeting where the written version of the English language was invented. It’s an amazing read. Written in Olde English, it’s a bit hard to follow, but I’m able to report on some of the highlights. The group apparently didn’t have any last names. They included Lloyd,… Continue Reading
There are two kinds of people in this world: those who enjoy traveling and those who don’t. I’m not ashamed to admit that I am not from the travelers. Nope, I’m very comfortable in the confines of my humble abode, enjoying my complete lack of adventurousness. Here’s what I have observed when I do have… Continue Reading
Ah, spending quality time in the great outdoors. Think about it. Breathing in the fresh air, recreating that wonderful rustic life and communing with nature. Yes, we can enjoy the same experiences as our pioneer ancestors. Living in crude shelters, fishing and swimming in the nearby lake, watching the birdies fly and hiking through the… Continue Reading
Am I the only one who pays attention to the possible side effects of taking medication? Reading the list of potential adverse reactions often scares the hell out of me. The usual type of warning we see on the labels says: Let your doctor know if you experience severe nausea, headaches, itching, diarrhea or swelling. However,… Continue Reading