When you are a columnist, sometimes you have to take a stand on the “big issues,” no matter how controversial. So, here’s today’s bold stance: “Wonderful Christmastime” is the worst Christmas song of all time. There. I said it. Actually, I’ve said it before - in columns and to … [Read more...]
A dad’s long, sad history of sorta fixing things
I had a rare victory in my lifelong battle with things the other day. The belt for the self-propel on the mower broke and I decided to replace it. “Oh god, here we go again,” the lovely yet formidable Marcia groaned. “I’ll get the first aid kit.” She’s funny, … [Read more...]
Here’s how Trump gets the woman vote
Donald Trump‘s new image consultant stepped into his office at Trump Tower. “What is it now, Johnson?” growled Trump. “Mr. Trump, before we get to the convention, I think it’s time to address your biggest weakness, image-wise.” “My hair?” replied The Donald. … [Read more...]
Commercials you wouldn’t see on AndyTV
You know what I’d like? I’d like to be put in charge of which commercials get on TV and which don’t – a one-man review board, if you will. If I were, TV would be a lot less annoying than it is. You wouldn’t have commercials for oversized, manly-man pick-ups that clamber … [Read more...]
The Zen of Tonka or ‘How to let your life go to the dogs’
Having owned a dog my whole life, I have decided they are not only as smart as many people – including most of those running for president – I think we can learn a lot by observing how they live their lives. One recent example : Tonka, our current dog, somehow managed to get … [Read more...]