Why I Didn’t Get a Pony

[Thanks to Jack Shalom for the idea! Jack is proof that anyone who likes radio shows and magic cannot be all bad] My parents wanted to instill in me the joy of having my fondest desires frustrated. All of my previous pets had died of mysterious stompings. Santa neglected to poke air-holes in the over-sized […]

This Day in History: 25 October

On this day in 1760, George III became king of all Britain. Although he was best known as the man who lost the American colonies, he also defeated Napoleon, so it evens out. He became blind and mad in 1810 so at least he never had to see how crazy he had become. George ruled […]

Boating Safety Tips

Make sure someone else knows your itinerary, your boat number and who to call if you don’t come back. If that someone is on the boat with you, this precaution will lose most of its effectiveness. Be sure that everyone has a life jacket or at least has a life-jacketed passenger assigned to them that […]

First Aid Tips

If you find someone with a neck or back injury, DO NOT TRY TO MOVE THEM. Do not call 911 because whoever they send will try to move them and, as I just told you, YOU SHOULD NOT TRY TO MOVE THEM. After sustaining a traumatic injury, what kills many people is shock. Shock is […]

Fire Safety Tips

Check your smoke detectors. If they don’t go off when you are making pancakes, they probably need new batteries. Not only should you determine the fastest way out of your house in case of a fire, you should also have an effective way back in, in case the fire follows you outside and tries to […]