Almanac: February 12

The Battle of Herrings was fought on this day in 1429… the medieval conflict with the HILARIOUS name. Supplies were being delivered to the English soldiers that were besieging the walled city of Orleans; but, they were intercepted en route at Rouvray, a settlement with the distinction of being the hardest town for Koreans to […]

The Worst Gifts I’ve Ever Gotten

[Sorry. But, the only other thing I have is something on Bismuth] A birthday cake made out of asbestos powder and cherry frosting. ☺ Comic book seconds: The heroes were all out of shape and unlikable. GenericMan fired a ray that stopped his opponents. What kind of ray? What ever kind you want. ☺ A […]

So, You’ve Decided to Take Hostages

When you promise to kill a hostage every hour until your demands are met, BE SURE YOU HAVE A WATCH OR OTHER TIME PIECE. There’s nothing more embarrassing than having to ask the authorities what time it is. ● When you give a list of demands, be sure and include, “the right to ask for […]

Another Q and A about Me

What breed of dog is your favorite and why? Actually, that is two questions. I like boxers, because they always have a Harrison Ford-like look of concentration and confusion as if they are trying to figure people out. My big fear is that they will one day lose that expression when they DO figure us […]

So, You’re in a Western Movie and You’ve Been Challenged to a Gunfight

If you are fighting a good guy, don’t worry about it. He’ll either shoot you in the shoulder or the hand so you won’t die until sepsis or gangrene kicks in three days later. ♣ When having a gun-fight, always keep the Sun behind you because why add skin cancer to being shot? ♣ If […]