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The Top Ten Things I Learned in London and Paris

10. It’s just a ten minute walk:If you ask anyone in London directions to anywherethey’ll tell you it’s just a ten minute walk. Me: “Excuse me sir, I’d like to visit the Swiss Alps. How do I get there?” English doorman: “Oh that’s easy. Just go to the corner, turn left, walk a bit and then go right at the sign. It’s about a ten minute walk.”

9. The English are terrible at giving directions: No offense to my English friends, but some of your countrymen are completely barmy when giving direction...

Philliver’s Travels: My Trip to London and Paris in Pictures

During my overnight flight to London I fell asleep. When I awoke I found myself tied down, flat on my back, with dozens of tiny Englishmen scurrying about. Either the English are extremely small or I had become a giant overnight. At first they were fearful and in no mood to free me, but when I said I had to pee they relented. I gained their trust and they finally allowed me to roam freely. At first I won them over with my charm to the point that they even put a sign on the side of their iconi...

Throwback Thursdays! Who is the Next Host of Jeopardy Alex?

This was originally posted on March 21, 2013 when no one was reading me.

Don’t know what I was thinkin’ of

I guess I just wasn’t too bright

Well, I sure hope I do better

Next weekend on The Price Is Right, -ight, -ight

I lost on Jeopardy, baby (oooh) ~ Weird Al Yankovic

The answer is Phil Taylor for $500. After all these years my dream job is finally available! Rumor is that if Alex Trebek lives long enough to complete the 2014-2015 season he will finally retire. From blogger to Jeopardy host! My a...

#MondayBlogs Suzie81Speaks

This weeks featured blog on Monday blogs (if my blog scheduling worked) is Suzie81 Speaks. Suzie is not the 81st Suzie. I believe the 81 refers to her year of birth. Lots of blogs have agendas. Some aim to educate, entertain, or promote a cause. Suzie’s blog does not of that.

Considering that Suzie has no agenda to promote or consistent theme it is amazing that she has accumulated several thousand followers in a little over a year. Maybe it’s the personal touch. I think Suzie responds to virtu...

Never Mind the Bollocks, Here’s The Phil Factor!

If all goes as planned I’ll be standing on British soil, or pavement, when you read this. That is,ifcustoms lets me in the country. I’m hoping that by the time I arrive I’ll see t-shirts with the picture below on them in all the airport gift shops.

Oy, citizens of England, I have a few questions for you:

What is with your food names?Bangers and Mash, Bubbles and Squeak, Fish and chips, Thelma and Louise. Why always two things?Any chance you could name some of your foods after the stuff that’s i...

Throwback Thursdays! My Name is Inigo Montoya…Prepare to Fly?

This post is appropriate because I wrote it in anticipation of a work trip a year ago. Today I am again on the eve of another trip I must take for work. If you enjoyed The Princess Bride you’ll enjoy this, and please participate by putting your favorite Princess Bride quote in the comments section.

(4/20/13) Wow it’s been a weird week hasn’t it? From the tragedy in Boston to the explosion in Texas to the nutjob sending poison-filled letters to politicians to American Airlines grounding a days...

The Top Ten Reasons I’m not Spider-Man

This list is in honor of The Amazing Spider-Man 2 which is premiering Friday. It was partially filmed in my hometown because it’s easier to shut down a couple city blocks here than in New York City. When you see some of New York City street scenes keep in mind that I may have been Spidey’s stunt double. As a kid growing up I loved Spider-Man comics because the internet hadn’t been invented yet. I wouldn’t want to be Spider-Man though and here’s why:

10.The pay isn’t worth it:He’s doing that gi...

#MondayBlogs Steve Says…

For those of you new to me or who just haven’t read me the last few Mondays, this is my regular feature where I highlight a blog from someone else that I enjoy. Why the #MondayBlogs ? By hashtagging, when this title appears on Twitter Rachel Thompson of @BadRedHeadMedia and @MondayBlogs retweets hoping to spread the blog love far and wide every Monday.

Do you like music?Steve Says…is a blog that’s a lot about music and a little about Steve’s cats and Dr. Who. You don’t have to like cats or Dr....

The 51st Most Beautiful Person

People Magazine released their 50 Most Beautiful People edition this week. Spoiler Alert! I wasn’t on the list again. Hard to believe right? Trust me, I’m as outraged about it as you are.

Rumor has it I was 51, but that doesn’t even get you honorable mention in the magazine. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not arguing with any of their choices because I don’t know who they are. Apparently you have to buy the magazine. C’mon People, have you got some sort of vendetta against me? First I lose out on Sex...

Top Ten Thursday? Top Ten Possibly True Justin Bieber Facts

Yes, I’m a creature of habit. Because I posted a Throwback post on Tuesday I feel I have to do a Top Ten post for today because in my mind, someone out there, probably a crazy internet stalker, is actually following my blog schedule and their week is incomplete without my Top Ten list. Today’s list is inspired by my love of Chuck Norris jokes. and yesterday’s incident in which Justin literally made China mad. Someone please take that kid’s passport away.

The Top Ten Possibly True Justin Bieber...