Being Sick Sucks
Over the past few months, I have come to an important realization. I decided that I don’t like being sick. Unfortunately, I have put a lot of research into making this decision. I kind of felt this way when I […]
The 2007 Brians
We all need something to take our mind of Britney and Anna Nicole. Thank goodness the time has come for The Brians. This marks the fifth year I have given awards for the best new movies which I saw in […]
Enough Food Network Already
Normally, I wouldn’t think of criticizing television. After all, the warm, blue glow has helped sustain me for my entire life. But over the past few months, something has started to really annoy me. The thing itself hasn’t bothered me […]
Keep the Commercials Silly
Now that the NFL has whittled the playoffs down to the final two teams, America can start to get serious about one if its greatest traditions. Super Bowl commercials. I honestly can’t think of a more unifying part of our […]
All Hail the Throne
Sometimes, I am so proud to live in this country, I get a little misty-eyed. That feeling came over me recently when we started on plans to renovate our bathrooms. Technically, our house is listed as having 1.5 bathrooms. That’s […]
I Found My Calling
Over the past week, I think I have found my true calling. I should find work as a professional juror. I have spent the last week on jury duty for the first-time ever. I had never received a notice to […]
Growing Together By Staying Apart
Sometimes I wonder how I have remained married for more than 11 years. The odds are stacked against us. First of all, Maria could care less about the NFL standings or who will be the next coach of the U.S. […]
Stop Smittens
As a nation, we agree on so few things. We all understand that Tom Cruise is pretty freaky, and that Paris Hilton is pretty yukky and that Scarlett Johansson is pretty dreamy. But we have something now to rally around […]
500 Channels and Lots of Stuff On
I have received some very bad news. I didn’t contract some terrible disease or lose my job or anything like that. This bad news came in a letter from my cable company. They have decided to add a bunch of […]
Shopping Time is Almost Here
The time to Christmas shop has almost arrived. Yes, I know some people have already started. A select few crazies have even wrapped up their shopping. That’s just crazy. Christmas shopping should not begin until we finish with Thanksgiving. I […]