Author: Scott Sanfilippo

When you want to compliment the restaurant you ate at last night for their “done-just-right” chicken livers, chances are you’re going to turn to Facebook and post a note on their wall. Same thing is bound to happen when you want to bitch at Greyhound for sitting you next to… Read More "“Social Media Doesn’t Fly in Charlotte.” Or, “A Penny For Your Thoughts? Shut up.”"

An email reached my in-box this morning that sparked my curiosity. “Save 63% off our selection of [deleted].” “Save up to 55% off the entire [deleted] product line.” “[Deleted] entire line is on sale. Save up to 53% off.” These deep discounts prompted me to click through to the site… Read More "“De-Bunking the Discount.” Or, “Close The Curtains Honey, Your Father is Leading A Shady Life.”"

“Can I use your bathroom before I go?” “Sure,” I obliged. “What’s with all the soap and shower gel?” “Um, do you need any?” I asked as I stammered for an answer. “No, and apparently you don’t either.” That quick conversation lasted less than fifteen-seconds, but outed me as a… Read More "“A Trip to the Bathroom Leads to an Inquisition.” Or, “Those Sewing Kits Are Gold, Jerry! Gold!”"

I’m supposed to die today. I’m not too concerned about it. I just hope I don’t meet my maker the same way James F. of Ohio did. He got run over by a bus. Helene R. of Texas fell into an open manhole. She’s dead. Then there’s poor old Fred… Read More "“Padre Pio Says Send A Buck.” Or, “If I’m Not Here Tomorrow…. Blame the Mailman.”"

The piece of mail most people never like to receive arrived in my box the other day. Official Jury Summons. While I appreciate the fact that Lackawanna County wanted to make sure I am not left out when it comes to performing my civic duty, I must respectfully decline the… Read More "“What Gets You $9 a Day, 17-cents a Mile and Free Parking?” Or, “How I Lucked Out. This Time.”"

Someone asked me the other day if I have a “bucket list.” For those not familiar with such a term, a bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you “kick the bucket.” Well, I don’t have one. I’m afraid that if I did start compiling… Read More "“Elephant Hunting and Floating in the Dead Sea.” Or, “You Don’t Have a Bucket List?”"

On my way home the other day, I had to stop off at the local grocer to pick up a case of water. As I made my way through the store, I passed the deli where a charming young lady smiled and offered me a sample of bracciole. Anyone who… Read More "“Don’t Forget the Water.” Or, “What Bracciole Can Tell Us About Marketing.”"

When the valet delivered my car yesterday, he handed me a card announcing the new “Auto Spa” being offered at the club I belong to. For a brief moment, I was excited. Then I realized that anytime you throw the word “spa” onto something it commands a higher price. I’m… Read More "“I’m Not Cheap. I’m Frugal” Or, “Taking the Car to the Spa.”"

It’s been a while since I did a video blog and believe it or not, at least one person not related to me asked why I stopped doing them. It’s not that I don’t like to do them, it’s just that it’s quicker for me to sit down and bang… Read More "“Social Media Overload & The Mail Bag.” Or, “Likes, Shares and the Occasional Stupid Email.”"

There used to be only a few things that made me cringe when I visited a website: animated GIF’s, Comic Sans font, and music/video that started playing automatically. Today, I’m adding three more things to that list, which I hope doesn’t start to get too long: Non-Standard Fonts – When… Read More "“Three More Web Pet Peeves.” Or, “Things That Make My Hemorrhoids Flair Up.”"