I’m afraid of three things: snakes, rats and buffets. Snakes and rats don’t need much of an explanation, but let me continue… I don’t care if it’s the buffet at the local diner or the one at the Bellagio, they make the top three list of scary things in the… Read More "“Knuckles Deep in a Bowl of Nuts.” Or, “I’ll Pass on the Buffet.”"
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“1040 Memories.” Or, “I’m Just Doing My Taxes.”
I just got done gathering all my credit card receipts, bank statements and other assorted paperwork needed for taxes and got them ready my accountant. Like a Christmas present sans wrapping paper and ribbon, file folder upon file folder filled a box with a note on the top signed by… Read More "“1040 Memories.” Or, “I’m Just Doing My Taxes.”"
“Creature Artwork.” Or, “Is Sotheby’s Calling?”
It’s been hanging on the wall in my office since 2002. I can’t imagine that it’s worth as much as say, a Picaso, but it has to be worth something. The artist is an unknown, who simply goes by the name Kelly Ann. Its whimsy splashes of color on the… Read More "“Creature Artwork.” Or, “Is Sotheby’s Calling?”"
“Super Bowl, Schmooper Bowl.” Or, “I’m Not the Only One.”
I’m not a sports fan, so watching last night’s Super Bowl wasn’t on my to-do list. However, I ended up forcibly watching about an hour of it – including the halftime show – while eating dinner at the bar of my favorite Asian joint. “Who are you rooting for?” I… Read More "“Super Bowl, Schmooper Bowl.” Or, “I’m Not the Only One.”"
“Cheers, and Other Assorted Nonsense.” Or, “Keep Your Shoes Off the Table.”
The first round of drinks arrived at the table and before I was allowed to take a sip of the very dirty martini with extra olives, I had to clink my glass and say cheers. The same insane ritual continued with the second, third and fourth round. Finally, I had… Read More "“Cheers, and Other Assorted Nonsense.” Or, “Keep Your Shoes Off the Table.”"
“Six Characters of Safety.” Or, “Password Insanity.”
In case you missed it, like I did, yesterday was “Change Your Password Day.” Another crazy day designed to remind us to do “something.” Anything to waste more time. If you’re like me, if you actually went through all the websites you have passwords for, it would take a little… Read More "“Six Characters of Safety.” Or, “Password Insanity.”"
“I’ve Been Un-Friended.” Or, “The Hard Part of Social Media.”
It’s a slap in the face followed by an f-you. Only you never feel it. But it still stings. I was looking to send an email to one of my friends on Facebook the other day, and I couldn’t bring up her name. I thought I had the right spelling,… Read More "“I’ve Been Un-Friended.” Or, “The Hard Part of Social Media.”"
“Coffee Before the Matinee?” Or, “What’s the Attraction with Starbucks?”
I don’t get the whole Starbucks thing. What drives people to overpay for previously frozen baked goods and obscenely priced coffee? I asked a friend of mine what the big attraction is and he couldn’t explain it – even though he’s one of these men who slither into a pair… Read More "“Coffee Before the Matinee?” Or, “What’s the Attraction with Starbucks?”"
“Request Night.” Or, “Your Suggestions Make Today’s Musings.”
Every now and then I have a day where I just can’t come up with a topic to write about. Normally my writings have to do with something that pissed me off, made me stop and question common sense or an experience I had to suffer through and/or throughly enjoy.… Read More "“Request Night.” Or, “Your Suggestions Make Today’s Musings.”"
“Alka Seltzer, Home Depot & A Birth Certificate.” Or, “Unused Gift Cards = $30 Billion.”
I started ravaging through my top desk drawer looking for something simple – a letter opener. Digging through all the junk that has accumulated in there over the years, I found a lot of things that were long forgotten. Alka Seltzer Cold with an expiration date of 10/2004. My birth… Read More "“Alka Seltzer, Home Depot & A Birth Certificate.” Or, “Unused Gift Cards = $30 Billion.”"