Kana Watanabe woke up that particular Tuesday morning in a particularly excited mood. She dressed quickly, gulped down a small helping of tamagoyaki and white tea, and rushed out the door. This was no ordinary morning. Today she was going to ride the bullet. As she walked through the crowded streets of Nagoya she imagined how it might feel to be magnetically levitated and … The rest of the story…
When I was a mere lad, back in the ol’ country (America, pre-lamebrainian era), the only people who had tattoos were some servicemen and hardcore bar rats. And you just didn’t see the average Joe or Jane with that “unspeakable” everlasting art on their bodies. Fast forward into the present, and Katy bar the door. Everlasting skin art is everywhere. Men. Women. Young. Old. … The rest of the story…
T shirt ideas have consequences. Especially if “people are offended” by what the shirt says. And I mention this because of a video someone shared on a social media channel. The short description, for the video, said, “I automatically assumed this was overseas, but it’s right here in America.” And, when I checked it out, it was definitely right here in America. At the … The rest of the story…
Over 1400 words. A guy wrote a parking spot rant, uh, article, that long, about how to park in one. So, it would appear he’s taken a fairly passionate stand on this grave issue our nation faces. Until that rant, uh, article came across my feed, I have to admit I was ignorant to this silent horror. Here’s a snippet from the parking spot … The rest of the story…
I remember how much I enjoyed learning about axioms and idioms in school. And the short explanation was simple to remember. Axiom: general rule of thumb. Idiom: an accepted expression. And as I hear about (because I don’t watch) the “speaker vote” in America’s so-called “house of representatives,” a variation of a particular idiom comes to mind. The speaker vote won’t float your boat. … The rest of the story…
Every day is a new day. And yet, the first day of 2023 is unique. Every January 1st brings a new year. So this year’s starting point isn’t all that unique. But it was the most important day and new year you’ve ever experienced. Until today. And guess what’s happening tomorrow. The most important day in your life. And if the world keeps turning … The rest of the story…
I remember sitting in my mom’s living room, with headphones on, listening to Jim Croce’s album, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim.” The title song, about a bar fight, was a hit. But another hit on the album was, “Time In A Bottle.” The original key signature, for Time In A Bottle, was D minor. I don’t have airtight confirmation on that. But most … The rest of the story…
Candace Cameron Bure (last name rhymes with purée…and that sounds a bit like hooray) recently took a stand. No, not in a court of law. But it sure was in the court of public opinion. And opinions were mostly positive from people who matter and very negative from people who don’t. In case you’re not familiar, Candace Cameron Bure is a Christian. Of course, … The rest of the story…
Wow. It seems like this happens every year. It’s a Friday after Thanksgiving. And according to a lot of businesses and retailers, this day started days ago. Now, I’m not a professional time traveler, so correct me if I’m wrong. But I don’t see how today could have started days ago. Am I missing something? Because it seems, to me, like… A black Friday … The rest of the story…
I hope you don’t wake up next Saturday morning with the Black Friday Blues (cue…or queue the music). Because it’s so avoidable if you follow a couple of simple guidelines. And remember, the first step is to admit you have a problem. Yeah, the first verse, to the Black Friday Blues, is about YOU. OK, I admit I’m a guy. Worse yet, a white … The rest of the story…