I’m Sorry, But…

I’m sorry I terrified a bunch of children by acting like I was violently insane; I truly thought I heard hiccups. ♦ I’m sorry I watched Friday the Thirteenth with your kids but I felt that it was well past time that they learned about eye-gouging. ♦ I’m sorry I made you jealous by paying […]

How Do These Thoughts on Lightning Strike You?

(Ironically, I’m trying to get this typed out as a storm has moved into my area, this morning) If you want a tree exploded or to lose power in your neighborhood, you just can’t beat lightning. Lightning is caused by an electric potential between the clouds above and the ground. Clouds create a static charge. […]

I’m Humble About this List on Pride

The best definition of “pride” is self-satisfaction turned violently outward. Aristotle felt that pride was a virtue instead of a sin. Not only was he comfortable with that opinion, he was pretty smug about it. Parents usually say that they are equally proud of each of their children… often with a straight face… Milton hinted […]