When I was a little kid, my mom would say “Don’t take things that don’t belong to you.” And if I did anyway she would say “Give it back this instant, young man.” If I didn’t, I knew justice – mom-style – would be swift and sure: A good solid two hours in my room was in my … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
This week’s Auchtoon: How’s that running government like a business thing working out for you?
I've worked in the business world for quite some time now. From private to public companies, startups to established corporations, employee to contractor. I even had my own company for a dozen years. So I think I have a fairly broad understanding. Still, I've never really bought … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the GOP convention edition
Come Heller high water … the GOP convention edition Well, the GOP convention has lived up to billing so far. Floor fights. Plagiarism. Scott Baio. And that entrance! Did you see Trump’s entrance with the fog and the backlighting and the podium that rose out of the floor? … [Read more...]
The Monday Brenda: Lighten up, Pokémon sneerers
Wow. What a bunch of grumpy people. I’m amazed at the number of folks who are hating on the new Pokémon Go game. During a conversation about the game, a friend asked “What’s the point?” The point? It’s a game. “What’s the point of winning Monopoly?” I said. “You win, right? … [Read more...]
The Drubbler drubbles on, joking all the while
My dad died of a heart attack at age 60. My brother died of a heart attack at age 40. Hearts are the family curse, so the condition of mine is never far from my mind. I’ve always wondered, “If I ever have to have surgery, how would I handle it?” I honestly don’t know the … [Read more...]
