The Worlds First Comedian?

If you ever saw Aristophanes live on stage, you must be sincerely old. Thats because he appeared around 400 B.C., and back then the videos were pretty bad.This amazing Greek dramatist knew how to comm...Full Article

Eye Spy Potatoes

Lately Ive had the problem of falling asleep with my contact lenses still in my eyes. And by lately, I mean for the past seven years. This, in a lot of ways, is the pinnacle of laziness because the ...Full Article

Coffee Tips (and the Elimination Thereof)

I have recently become frustrated with something at doughnut establishments, and Im not referring to the scones, although -- seriously -- just think about the writing possibilities if I were. Rather,...Full Article

A Lawyers Favorite Lawyer Jokes

Lawyer JokesQ: How does a pregnant woman know she is carrying a future lawyer?A: She has an extreme craving for baloney.Q: What is the legal definition of "Appeal"?A: Something a person slip...Full Article

Bed Bugs Bite

I just turned on the news a minute ago and wondered why there werent news flashes regarding when -- and perhaps where -- people are turning on the news. Sometimes it is a slow news week, and theres n...Full Article

Starbucks Going into Hilton

Well, I hope you did not read that headline wrong, Crew Member Starbucks is not doing Paris Hilton. What I am saying here is Starbucks will now be offered in some Hilton Hotels. Just think you can wat...Full Article

The Hidden Driveway

I wont lie: there are a lot of things I want in life, and some of them Id even pay for. Rather than listing them in some aimless order so that I can feel bad about not having these things, I will ins...Full Article

When Humans and Dogs Collide: Negotiations for Todays Changing Times

This morning I decided to find myself. I originally looked forward to the spiritual journey that would define who I was as a person. But then I looked into my mirror and realized that the person I s...Full Article

Valet Parking: Theft with Consent

This column is long overdue. To put it in library terms, which I guess I already did (but Id like to elaborate), this column is like checking out a book in 1998 but not returning it until yesterday. ...Full Article

Sell [Your] Phones

Today while driving I saw a young girl, probably around 11 years old, on a cell phone. She was walking along the side of the street talking to someone, and I couldnt help but think that maybe she was...Full Article

Its All About Seeing the Signs

Ace of Base hasnt seen the sign for quite some time now, but that doesnt stop the rest of us from doing so. In fact, on a regular basis, I see a lot of signs - and I dont like most of them. With that...Full Article

Got Originality?

There are many ways to be original these days. But unfortunately I cannot reveal any of these ways because the followers would then not be original, would they? Now, I realize that somewhere between...Full Article

Essential Laughter

Take time to laugh at yourself and the ridiculous in life. It is so refreshing to just laugh at your slips, peculiarities, forgetfulness, and fumbles. Humor has the power to dull the sharp edges of li...Full Article

Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp

To: Maybelle MisfireFrom: I. M.. Power, VPWelcome aboard! Delighted you have accepted a position as planning analyst with Mega Corp. See you in September, as they say.To: Maybelle MisfireFrom: Nefario...Full Article

Beyond Black and White

Over visiting a neighbor the other day?"Would you like a cup of coffee?" he asks. "I just roasted the latest batch.""Yes. Coffee sounds great.""How do you take it?&q...Full Article

Slip-sliding On A Peel

Every day, or at least every other day, we make a fruit smoothie at mid morning. Almost without fail, these smoothies contain bananas; so, we go through about 10 or 12 bananas a week. Depending on my ...Full Article

Freudian Slippage

Saturday morning. I went, in the early morning, to the farmers market to get our supply of fruits and veggies, leaving Sandra to sleep in. I have strolled up and down, stopping at various vendors to b...Full Article

To See Or Not To See

I went to the eye doctor the other day. I thought it was time to have my eyes checked. It turned out to also be a reality picture checkup.I enter the office to be greeted by the receptionist, Can I he...Full Article

Finding Lost Children

A couple of days ago I had to go to a dealership to get my car fixed. I am not implying that I dont want my car to have children, because who am I to make that choice? More so, I was sent a letter a...Full Article

Humans are like Monkeys

Humans think much like monkeys and other primates, not much different in their abilities to reason. Why is this? We mimic, copy, imitate that which we see. This is a common thing that all higher prima...Full Article