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Photo Bombs
Last year, one of my blogging buddies – the estimable (and soon-to-be-wed) Jess Witkins – “introduced” me to a friend of hers on Facebook named Todd Youngman. She thought our senses of humor were similar, and we might get along. Jess and I have read each other a long time now; I think of her…
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So What?
Our closest star is a cruel and indiscriminate beast, inflicting its wrath upon my hapless skin with wild abandon. Guess who got a sunburn yesterday? Aside from that and an array of mosquito bites, my weekend was pretty stellar. Thursday night we went to the movies and saw Edge of Tomorrow. Think Groundhog Day meets Saving Private Ryan meets Alien. Neither of us…
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Carnival and Kangaroos
Oops, I did it again. Subconsciously, I’ve been on a quest to simplify my life. I feel there are too many distractions in the modern world, and they’re getting in the way of the truly important things. Excellent case in point: I love reading, but usually only have time for that before bed. Up until…
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Time For a Grope Hug
Last night, I redefined the word “embarrassing” when I accidentally groped a female friend. Yes, it was an accident. I swear. One that I immediately confessed to Tara. We had met up with our friends, Mark and Kara, for dinner. (If you think it’s a bit odd that Mark and Tara hang out with Mark…
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Life is the Ultimate Sitcom
At the grocery store last week, I beheld a wondrous sight. You might recall, just a couple of months ago, how I lamented the fact that the price of limes had skyrocketed. This was due to a combination of factors including bad weather, a citrus blight and the influence of the Mexican cartel. Well, good…
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Maybe Dewey DID Defeat Truman
I found out recently that people in Africa are walking around wearing shirts emblazoned with Denver Broncos Super Bowl XLVIII Champions on ’em. Which I thought was a bit odd, seeing how the Broncos got their asses kicked by the Seahawks in this year’s Super Bowl. Sniff. (It’s okay. I can admit it: losing 43-8 is pretty bad.…
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