“a somewhat unusual view of the world”
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Sep 3rd, 2010
Well here we go again; hurricane season is in full force. As I am writing this, we are waiting for Hurricane (or possibly tropical storm) Earle hit to my home province. :
Years ago I experienced my first hurricane (Hurricane Bob in Cape Cod 1991.) Since that time I have experienced two hurricanes at home.
I have [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Aug 13th, 2010
Have you ever noticed that people like to brag about their generation? They will say things like “my generation invented the computer.” Your generation did not invent the computer. Two or three smart guys did. You just sat around and played on face book.
In any given generation there are maybe 1,000 smart people who make [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Jul 30th, 2010
I have this great idea. The media is full of advice columnists now, but… I personally find them to be too nicey wicey.
I think we should call on some Special Forces commandoes for help:
Dear advice person:
“I recently broke my ankle. The problem is that the whole 4 weeks when I had a walking cast, [...]
Posted in Family humor, It's a strange planet on Jul 20th, 2010
Speaking of ‘homeland’ security
WE HAVE finally bitten the bullet and updated our home security. My family is now protected by the best crime deterrent possible. Yes, you guessed it, we are now protected by a sticker with a security company’s name on it. Well, it comes with a security system too, but we have been [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Jun 30th, 2010
DEAR GRADUATES:
Today, you step out into the world as contributing members of society. (Well, actually, you will probably be going to an all-night party. Let’s say, in a couple of days, you will be ready to contribute.)
As you enter the workforce, I want to take this opportunity to offer some advice to assist you in [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Jun 21st, 2010
AMONG the thousands of e-mails I receive weekly are numerous requests for help with ethical problems. People read my columns and say, “Hey! That’s a nice guy. Maybe he can help me with my ethical dilemma.”
Following are some of my favourite letters.
The Unhappy Worker: “I have a co-worker who is driving me crazy. I mentioned [...]
Posted in Family humor, It's a strange planet, Men and Women - 'the great divide', Uncategorized on Jun 12th, 2010
My wife got lost the other day.
I was at work when I got a call from her.
My wife: “I am lost. I am at the Sportsplex.”
Me: “If you know where you are, then technically you are not lost.”
My wife: “I mean I can’t find the store I was going too in the industrial park.”
At this [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Jun 5th, 2010
I am getting just a touch frustrated by this oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico – and I don’t even live there.
How can you not have a backup plan?
Our cat has a backup plan. When she goes outdoors she knows where the nearest tree is, in case a dog comes by.
I expect big oil [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on May 22nd, 2010
I was waiting in the ’10 item or less’ lineup at the grocery store the other day. The cashier was ringing in my three tomatoes when I glanced back and saw the headline on one of the smaller newspaper magazinie thingies: “seven signs the end of the world is near!”
The world is ending soon? How [...]
Posted in It's a strange planet, Uncategorized on Apr 30th, 2010
We bought a new car a few weeks ago.
That has got to be one of the most confusing things you can purchase. The dealerships tell you the base price. Then they take you for a test drive. Only after you have fallen in love with the car, do they tell you about all the [...]