How Twitter is Destroying Your Mind

Twitter is showing us a very important and revealing aspect of our humanity: a mind is not necessary for self expression. Or, as we say out here in California, “No es necessario!”

Finding Humour and Laughter in Everyday Places – Work, Transport, Home

You can find humour and laughter in just about any situation in life. On your way to work, at work, in the home or even just walking down the street – humour is everywhere. You just have to look to find it.

The Laughter Factor – A Message From the Street

What can a homeless man teach us about mental health? A quick lesson in laughter from the street changed my day and my life.

How Hot Is It? – 10 Funny Ways to Tell How Hot it Really Is

The heat is on, as we enter the dog days of summer. This brings to mind a classic comedy bit that former Tonight Show host, Johnny Carson would use in his opening monologue. Here is how he might answer the leading question, “How hot is it?”

To Save the World, Bugs Bunny Must Rule It

The World needs a change of leadership, and I believe that Bugs Bunny is just the person for the job. I realize we already have a gang of crazy animals watching over us and ready to pounce: politicians, corporate executives, corporate-owned media and greeting card companies. Bugs Bunny, on the other hand, is a domesticated and tame animal. His agenda would include tranquilizing this organized animal syndicate in order to prevent them from stampeding over the people whom they refer to as ordinary and average.

Men Versus Women – Holy Cow Are We Different

Why in the heck are you singing Christmas carols, having Tupperware parties, baby showers. Guys would never do that. Boy are we different.

Night at the Beach

I was sitting on the beach and happened to notice the sun. It was setting, and it was both colorful and awe-inspiring. I decided to walk toward the sun to touch it; I stopped short, however, struck by a sudden temporary bout of logic and blindness in both eyes…

Dirty Harry Potter

What if you took two of cinemas classic characters and combined them into one action hero? The results would be Dirty Harry Potter. Here’s the script for the trailer (coming attractions) of “Dirty Harry Potter and the Lounge Lizards.” Note to producers: Let me know when you want to get to work on this potential blockbuster.

A Fitting Name

I’ve always had an interest, albeit a casual one, in aptronyms; people whose name matches their occupation. I first got the bug as a kid when I met my Dad’s friend from the pub, Mr Bung. He used to work in a factory that produced, among other things, sink plugs.

My Eighteen Month Old Little Girl Scares Me

I have two sixteen year old boys. I have one 6 year old son. I have two girls under the age of 18 months. I have learned how to handle the boys. I have a great deal of experience with boys.

CHAPTER 7 – Ms Kitty Kitty Kitty on the Short List For VP

It just had to happen – you knew it especially if you’ve read Chapters 1 thru 6 on this site. No matter what you may have thought before, Ms Kitty was destined to make the short list for Vice President in someone’s mind. It was inevitable.

Showing Boxers Can Impede Criminals Eluding Police

I, like most respectable rational people just do not get it. The “it” I am referring to is the fashion trend that leads certain people to allow their jeans and/or shorts to fall half way down their rear end.