The weather in Michigan this April has made just about everybody crazy. After five long months of winter glop already, a sixth seems like some kind of sick punishment. Everyone is tired of it. Except for the incessantly positive people, of course. I ran into one … [Read more...]
Come Heller high water … the ‘We’ve been Zuckered’ edition
Come Heller high water … In the end, Zuckerberg’s lip-flapping to Congress about “transparency” and “doing the right thing” meant absolutely nothing, and here’s how I know: Facebook didn’t bother to send me an instant message, email or post telling me I wasn’t among the 87 … [Read more...]
Don’t look now but mom jeans are back
I see that “mom jeans” – that ‘90s look where the waistband of a woman’s pants are up around her armpits - are back. Since I’m a guy, you probably expect me to say this is a terrible development in women’s fashion, especially since they are replacing low-rise jeans. But you … [Read more...]
Why inedible foods become fads
It has long been my contention that farmers and chefs are in cahoots to get us to eat things that are not normally considered food. Brussels sprouts spring to mind first. I had the misfortune to confront a platter of these abominations the other day at a fancier restaurant … [Read more...]
How did they ever get us to do this?
One of my duties as a columnist is to make the world a better place by sarcastically complaining about trivial things that I think need improving. Someone has to do it. You’re welcome. Today’s complaint is fast food. I typically don’t eat in fast food establishments because … [Read more...]
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