Three Five Five, a Love Story

The Pentagon The Pentagon is the only building where one can get lost for three hours and never leave the building; although, in all fairness, forty-five minutes of that time I spent trying to find a bathroom that would accept civilians. The Pentagon is the node from which all of the collective discord for our […]

Myth in 42 Words

Deb strikes again with her 42 word challenge. The topic is “myth”. “Frankly, I think it would be great for you to have Thanksgiving with your family”, the psychiatrist said, “You told me that you’ve gotten closer to your mother” “Okay, but I think it’s going to be pretty awkward”, replied Oedipus…

Why I Should be the One to Own Thor’s Hammer

With Thor’s hammer, he can create and direct the lightning. If I could make lightning do what I want, I’d imagine wind and sleet would knuckle under pretty quickly. “Only he who is worthy can wield the hammer of Thor”. So, if I had the hammer, I’d be “worthy” which would go a long way […]

Beautiful Facts about Venus

Venus and Earth are considered “sister planets” so, say what you like about the Earth, but at least she has a hot sister. At 90 times the atmospheric pressure that we have on Earth, you can press your dress shirts on Venus just by leaving them on the front porch. Venus is further from the […]

Greek Gods I Hate Because They are Dumb

Demeter was the goddess of nature. Her daughter, Persephone, lived in Hell for six months a year, and, for those six months, nothing grew, the weather became cold and the world was unlivable. She was depressed, morose and possibly even cutting herself. She brought her personal life to work. I’m not saying Zeus should’ve fired […]