Book Review: Kick It
I definitely don’t read enough for someone who loves to write. Each year, I say I will read more, but end up goofing off on the Internet or watching TV or actually writing instead of burying my nose in book […]
Captain Ahab Wins
Kudos if you get the Lewis Black reference. I couldn’t resist since his bits on the Janet Jackson-Justin Timberlake saga from the Super Bowl a few years ago. He went on and on about he insanity associated with such a […]
Last Comic Standing
I really enjoyed the first two seasons of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Thanks to those summer shows, I found out about comics like Rich Vos, Todd Glass, Rob Cantrell, Kathleen Madigan, John Heffron and Alonzo Bodden. Then NBC went and […]
Everyone into the Pool!
One time a few years ago, our neighbor came over to our house in a little bit of a panic. My car had rolled from in front of their house and onto the curb in front of theirs, resting against […]
Viva La Revolucion!
Every generation has unique challenges. Some fight important wars. Some lead needed social change. Others discover ways to save the planet. I have a different idea for how I can help my generation stand out in history. We have a […]
Tom Petty: American Icon
We had a pretty quiet Independence Day. The weather didn’t cooperate so our pool time was limited, and I honored our forefathers by taking a nap and grilling. Before I undertook that last activity, I plopped down on the couch […]
Baseball Defeats Terrorists
The Fourth of July plays an important role in baseball. According to lore, the standings on our nation’s birthday play a big factor in who ends up with bragging rights once fall comes. I don’t know how accurate this tale […]
Finally, a Cheap Volvo
Sometimes, I just don’t know what gets inside of people’s heads. I see things that go on around me and just can’t help but saying, “What were they thinking?” I have had a few instances of that lately. The first […]