Tore Down, Put Up

[This is an exercise on a theme] They tore down the house where they had the old slavery ring and they put up a Costco in the same spot. You can still buy slaves there, but you have to buy them in packs of twelve… ♦ They replaced the local pizza parlor with an iron […]

A Random Thought Cannot be Bought

I was in a bar once and in walked a priest, a rabbi and a minister. I looked them over for a second and then exclaimed, “NOW I get it!” Are hot pants, short shorts and “Daisy Dukes” the same thing? If they aren’t, I owe my Senator a letter of apology. I asked her […]

Is Your Daughter’s Teacher a Misogynist?

First, when you use the word “daughter” to describe your offspring, you are assigning gender roles. Tread carefully. Talk to your daughter about the teacher. Explain concepts that she may be unfamiliar with, such as sexism and what an “asshole” is. Misogyny might just be an indicator of early onset dementia or late onset immaturity… […]