I have a tendency to rush, sometimes not taking enough time to read a label and coming home with a diet or gluten-free version of something. It was that way with the corn I bought at the farmers market, bought without inspection and tossed carelessly into a sinkful of water, fully dressed, to soak. A …
Category Archives: humor
The Eagles
We were driving south on the Harbor Freeway when I saw the marquee announcing that the Eagles were coming in January to the Forum. It was early December. I said to my wife, “If you wanted to get me a nice present for Christmas, I would like to go see the Eagles.” Why the Eagles? …
craigslist
Craigslist is so awesome. You can put anything up there, literally anything, in the free stuff category, and it will be gone within 2 hours. You could post “Single sock, small hole in the toe. First come, first served” and you would be fielding at least 3 emails. “Hi. Is the sock still available? Thanks! …
Dear RiteAid
Dear RiteAid, I have come up with a slogan for you: RiteAid – What a surprise! You’re welcome.
Earthquake in the workplace
We had risen to break for lunch when the temblor hit. A loud boom! Then strong jolts. I knew what was happening as others said in business tones, “What was that?” And looked to each other for answers. Again in business tones, “That’s an earthquake.”Survival instinctI eyed the table nearest me and went for it. …
Rash
I got poison ivy when I was visiting my brother in Indiana. He lives by the St. Joseph River in South Bend. FishingOn the last night of my visit we went down to the river bank to “fish” with my 7-year-old niece. It is an adorable ritual my brother developed with his daughter in which …
