I am convinced days like these happen because we as humans are both too stubborn and too stupid to heed the warning signs. You all know the kind of days I’m talking about. You wake up at the wrong time. Go to shave and the head falls off your razor. Get in the shower and the knob comes off in your hand. Put on a shirt and a button pops off just as you get … Days Like TheseRead more
Thank You Sir May I Have Another
Tales that just make you want to scream and other humiliating kicks to the crotch.
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The Ever Shrinking Definition of Full Size
Recently I took my Buick Rendezvous in to have it undercoated and rust proofed. Since I’m obviously going to have to keep the ride at least another five years I decided to take care of it before rust started to happen. No, this isn’t a rant about how rust proofing/undercoating places are virtually non-existent, it is a rant brought on by my rental. The difference in price between a full sized rental and a subcompact … The Ever Shrinking Definition of Full SizeRead more
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Me and My Syndrome
This syndrome plays a big role in my upcoming book “John Smith – Last Known Survivor of the Microsoft Wars”. I won’t attempt to explain it in depth or cheapen the novel here. I do need to write about it though. Not because I fear those of you reading this won’t run out and buy a copy of the book, but because a friend of mine either set out to punch a bunch of my … Me and My SyndromeRead more
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Freight
You have to put this movie on your “to rent” list. I had never heard of it, but was glad I added it to my Block Buster list. Oh, this isn’t a great movie by itself. It was pretty well done. It’s a movie based on some facts about the Russian (or former Soviet Republic) sex trade in the UK. You do have to pay attention to the text at the end to really appreciate … FreightRead more
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Why Do You Tip So Much?
I get that question a lot. If I’m in a particularly pissy mood my response resembles a line from Heathers, “Because I can.” The truth is a bit more moderated. “Because those who can should.” Some might say it is because I’ve been dead broke and destitute before. While there may be some of that involved somewhere, the people who say that need to know that as a software consultant and an author, my life … Why Do You Tip So Much?Read more