Preachers and Horse Thieves

And now for something a little different. Not completely different, mind you. Like a penguin on your telly. That would be copyright infringe...

I think every kid growing up goes through that stage before they really learn to "talk proper" during which they speak a language...

Once again, I apologize for the conspicuous lack of content here of late. This year has been singularly stressful on all fronts, and my time...

I thought I would take a moment to update everyone on the results of your efforts in response to my last post. I just got a call from The Qu...

I know I have been remiss in updating the blog here lately. I have even acquired a new follower (the first in quite a while) who I need to p...

1) Drink the good stuff....and learn to savor it. I remember when I was in college my buddies would all chip in and buy a case or two of t...

1) Come to the door. Go on. Honk the horn from the curb. I dare you. 2) Dress nicely. If I see your underwear, I will pull it up over ...

I was at lunch today reading The Book of Barley by L.B. Johnson and came across a quote I wanted to share and expound upon a little. ...

Though I am loathe to admit it, one day, in the not too distant future (the further the better), my little M&M will look upon a boy with...

Brigid at Home on the Range  sent email yesterday asking to spread the word. Brigid's email is copied below: "The loss was expect...

I very rarely link to other stuff, but I spotted this today and thought it was worthy. It's an article on Slate about a freelance cart...

Back in July, I posted about the exchange I had on Facebook with the liberal lamenting how minimum wage will not support a two bedroom apar...

*John Wooden So far, I've put in for 14 jobs that are within the ballpark of possibilities (and a couple that were stretches). I have ...

...let's try one of my all time favorite Calvin & Hobbes strips. One day, M&M and I will be having this EXACT discussion. J...

I am scheduling this post to appear early Sunday morning since I expect to be fully engaged in a fun filled, mad frenzy of purging, cleaning...

I have the sweetest, smartest little girl in the world. M&M and The Queen were out shopping on Friday as they killed time before Niece T...

So, M&M walks up to me and says something to the effect of "put this on". Okay, I'm game. Personally, ...

I have commented here before about the shear tender hearted sweetness of my daughter. Mere mortals should tremble in fear of their hearts be...

1.     "You are always beholden to someone." Mimi             Whether we like it or not, no one is truly independent unless ...

It's been a while since I posted any advice for my daughter. It's not that I've run out of advice to give her. It's just tha...