Chickening Out on Eating Lobster
When going out to dinner, I expect a pleasant dining experience. I’ll usually order something I am familiar with. Still, I always try to make it something that I couldn’t
Category: Just For Laughs
Why Would Anyone Eat These Things?
When I first read about these delicacies, which are dubbed the “Shrimp of the Land,” I thought it was a joke article. I love satirical humor articles from sources like The
A Fortune Awaits
As an award-winning columnist, I have periodically received emails informing me of untold riches awaiting just a simple response. Unlike those foreign Prince scams you’ve read about, my loyal readers
The Unwanted Return of Traffic
Of all the things we were looking forward to returning from hiatus while we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, traffic was probably at the very bottom of the list. First-run
My Voicemail is Full
My friend Mike called on my cell phone last week. Although in today’s world, that would typically not be news. It’s just that he usually calls me on the house
Why Are We Raking Leaves in August?
As August ended and we were led kicking and screaming into Labor Day, the days were still hot and sticky, but the nights were getting colder. You may have noticed
My Wife, the Census Taker
In case you hadn’t noticed, your neighborhood is being canvassed by strangers approaching your door. They aren’t selling anything, asking you to sign a petition, or trying to convince you
The Results Are In …
Recently, I visited my doctor’s office for a checkup and renewal of my medications. I was surprised to see a sign outside the office: “You cannot enter the office unless
Is This the End of the Handshake?
Humans began shaking hands sometime in the fifth century BC in Ancient Greece, not as a gesture of friendship, but basically, because people couldn’t trust each other. It was a
A Few Hours at the DMV
After hearing the horror stories on the news about the long lines at the DMV recently, I decided to give it a try in the late afternoon. To get a