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August 17, 2016
Many global problems; at least chips are great! (from '14)
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I think we can all agree that the world in general really sucks right now. There’s divisiveness, racial hatred, injustice, rampant want and war galore.
It’s very sad.
So let’s take a moment to rejoice that there’s at least something positive happening every day to further mankind. Or at least fatten him up.
All hail the potato chip!
There’s never been a better time
I think we can all agree that the world in general really sucks right now. There’s divisiveness, racial hatred, injustice, rampant want and war galore.
It’s very sad.
So let’s take a moment to rejoice that there’s at least something positive happening every day to further mankind. Or at least fatten him up.
All hail the potato chip!
There’s never been a better time
August 16, 2016
Interviewing Arnold Palmer today, perhaps about his toes
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At the onset, it sounded like a prelude to a mind-searing image I’d never be able to self-lobotomize off my brain.
It was about 20 years ago. We were at a family function with my parents and all my cousins. It was all fun, light and free of controversy.
Sweet, too, because my parents began talking about how they’d grown closer as they’d aged, that their affections were
At the onset, it sounded like a prelude to a mind-searing image I’d never be able to self-lobotomize off my brain.
It was about 20 years ago. We were at a family function with my parents and all my cousins. It was all fun, light and free of controversy.
Sweet, too, because my parents began talking about how they’d grown closer as they’d aged, that their affections were
August 14, 2016
A galling story on useless body parts (from '12/for Earl)
Just got word from my Nadine's buddy Greg that one of our favorite bartenders underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery God speed, Earl. The world needs great bartenders. Not to mention great people and you're definitely one of them.
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I’ve known people who’ve returned from vacation without golf clubs, sweaters and sunglasses.
Joe’s the first one who’s ever come
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I’ve known people who’ve returned from vacation without golf clubs, sweaters and sunglasses.
Joe’s the first one who’s ever come
August 11, 2016
Singing a song of praise for Mark Slagle Construction
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It was one of the sweetest compliments I've ever heard because it was so unexpected and came from such an unlikely source.
My contractor said I have a lovely voice.
“It’s great! Pitch perfect, on key. Man, you can really sing!”
So let me return the favor.
Let’s start with something basic: I never once in the last month thought, “Well, that does it. I’m gonna have
It was one of the sweetest compliments I've ever heard because it was so unexpected and came from such an unlikely source.
My contractor said I have a lovely voice.
“It’s great! Pitch perfect, on key. Man, you can really sing!”
So let me return the favor.
Let’s start with something basic: I never once in the last month thought, “Well, that does it. I’m gonna have
August 8, 2016
Wrapping things up on my awful summer
I’m feeling today like I’m seeing a light at the end of a really long tunnel after a summer I’ve spent constructing a really long tunnel. The 2-month project of moving my Mom and rehabbing her place is nearly complete. So please bear with me through one more day or so of rampant re-runs and notes posts before I get back on track.
• I do an awful lot of complaining for a guy who doesn’t
• I do an awful lot of complaining for a guy who doesn’t
August 5, 2016
Cool thoughts on international armpits: A '12 Olympic salute
I was going to call this “A Salute to Armpits!” but thought it might confuse people into concluding I’d developed a surprising new fetish.
I have no affinity for armpits -- mine or yours -- although some do. I, of course, found countless sites celebrating those who enjoy romancing the armpit.
I make no judgements. Armpit lickers may find it kinky I enjoy it when my wife nibbles on my
I have no affinity for armpits -- mine or yours -- although some do. I, of course, found countless sites celebrating those who enjoy romancing the armpit.
I make no judgements. Armpit lickers may find it kinky I enjoy it when my wife nibbles on my
August 4, 2016
True room service: Sex with the maid! (from '11)
A recent Newsweek survey convinces me I’m missing out on a lot of casual sex. And, yeah, it bums me out.
It’s one thing to let countless professional opportunities slip away, but losing out on sex with strangers, now that hurts.
Conducted in the wake of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn rape charge, the survey found 8 percent of married men have cheated on their wives while traveling on
It’s one thing to let countless professional opportunities slip away, but losing out on sex with strangers, now that hurts.
Conducted in the wake of the Dominique Strauss-Kahn rape charge, the survey found 8 percent of married men have cheated on their wives while traveling on
August 2, 2016
Tossing the bull about bulls that toss back: The PBR
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It’ll probably surprise a lot of people, but on many days I wake up wishing I had a real yah-yah job.
That’s where you sit atop a large animal and yell, “Yah! Yah!” at other large animals.
Yes, I dream of being a cowboy.
I think it goes back to my love for “Lonesome Dove,” John Wayne and all the great westerns.
Of course, it’s wildly romantic for a tender foot like
It’ll probably surprise a lot of people, but on many days I wake up wishing I had a real yah-yah job.
That’s where you sit atop a large animal and yell, “Yah! Yah!” at other large animals.
Yes, I dream of being a cowboy.
I think it goes back to my love for “Lonesome Dove,” John Wayne and all the great westerns.
Of course, it’s wildly romantic for a tender foot like
August 1, 2016
11,513 July blog readers: Is it time to charge?
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We were tooling down the highway, me and Mark, in my Saturn full of tools. We’re rehabbing Mom’s South Hills condo in preparation for sale.
So instead of pleasantly blogging for nothing I’m enduring a daily back-ache of a construction project that is costing me thousands.
I mentioned to Mark that www.EightDaysToAmish.com was on pace to have its first 10,000 view month.
We were tooling down the highway, me and Mark, in my Saturn full of tools. We’re rehabbing Mom’s South Hills condo in preparation for sale.
So instead of pleasantly blogging for nothing I’m enduring a daily back-ache of a construction project that is costing me thousands.
I mentioned to Mark that www.EightDaysToAmish.com was on pace to have its first 10,000 view month.
July 30, 2016
8days2Amish tweets of the month
I’m chagrinned this tumultuous political month has passed without me being more engaged. But I’ve been too otherwise occupied to stoke @8days2Amish. Alas, I did what I could. Maybe next month will be more fruitful. Guaranteed, it’ll all be ripe for ridicule.
• Social media is to reading what fast food is to nutrition. Thanks to all of you who stop by Chris's Crap Shack!
• You know
• Social media is to reading what fast food is to nutrition. Thanks to all of you who stop by Chris's Crap Shack!
• You know
