Chris Rodell's Blog, page 92
November 14, 2014
I buy books
(743 words)
For a man who so often laments being broke, I admit to many extravagances.
I spend a lot of money on beer, sushi, golf, cigars and always have enough dough to keep a bottle of high-end bourbon at home on the shelf.
Even an amateur financial adviser might point out that my complaints about never having enough money would be eased if I didn’t spend so darn much it and, yeah
For a man who so often laments being broke, I admit to many extravagances.
I spend a lot of money on beer, sushi, golf, cigars and always have enough dough to keep a bottle of high-end bourbon at home on the shelf.
Even an amateur financial adviser might point out that my complaints about never having enough money would be eased if I didn’t spend so darn much it and, yeah
November 13, 2014
A non-streaking story on the comet & the butt
(663 words)
On a day when Kim Kardashian set out to break the internet by posting a picture of her butt, scientists landed a probe on a comet that’s 2.5 miles across. For purposes of scale, it’s a useful coincidence.
The celestial body is just a smidgen larger than the celebrated butt.
The news took my breath away — and we’re talking about the comet now. I’m much more intrigued by
On a day when Kim Kardashian set out to break the internet by posting a picture of her butt, scientists landed a probe on a comet that’s 2.5 miles across. For purposes of scale, it’s a useful coincidence.
The celestial body is just a smidgen larger than the celebrated butt.
The news took my breath away — and we’re talking about the comet now. I’m much more intrigued by
November 12, 2014
I cut my grass just 10 times this summer
(718 words)
How many times did you do it this summer?
I talked to one friend who calculates he’s done it probably close to 60 times. Says it takes him an hour to do it each time, or about as long as it takes me to do the same thing.
Me, I’ve only done it 10 times. I could have done it more, but that would have cut drastically into other things I’d rather be doing — and that’s just
How many times did you do it this summer?
I talked to one friend who calculates he’s done it probably close to 60 times. Says it takes him an hour to do it each time, or about as long as it takes me to do the same thing.
Me, I’ve only done it 10 times. I could have done it more, but that would have cut drastically into other things I’d rather be doing — and that’s just
November 10, 2014
Future toilet innovations smelling rosy
(660 words)
A Facebook friend of mine named Bill Hudgins sent me a story I feel compelled to address. Bill’s one of the many great influentials from my days at the old Nashville Banner and if you’re not at least Facebook friends with Bill then there’s really no point in even having a computer.
He’s friends with one of my favorite authors, Michael Perry, and corresponds with Dave Barry
A Facebook friend of mine named Bill Hudgins sent me a story I feel compelled to address. Bill’s one of the many great influentials from my days at the old Nashville Banner and if you’re not at least Facebook friends with Bill then there’s really no point in even having a computer.
He’s friends with one of my favorite authors, Michael Perry, and corresponds with Dave Barry
November 9, 2014
Sunday encore! Cool thoughts on Olympic armpits
Lots and lots of steady traffic to this one, my ’12 salute to armpit hair that stemmed from observations of Olympic pits. I like this because it includes my cooling summer brainstorm of refrigerating deodorant to enjoy a refreshing blast of cool right where you need it most.
Also, 2015 will mark the 100th anniversary of the shaved armpit. Know what that means? There’s still time for me to
Also, 2015 will mark the 100th anniversary of the shaved armpit. Know what that means? There’s still time for me to
November 7, 2014
Results from my first physical . . . in 18 years!
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The most disturbing revelation to arise from my first physical in 18 years had nothing to do with my health. No, it was that the father of the doctor who was caring for me is 2 years younger than her patient.
He is 49.
She’s not actually a doctor yet. She was the doctor-like person with the stethoscope who came in and asked me a lot of questions so she could brief the
The most disturbing revelation to arise from my first physical in 18 years had nothing to do with my health. No, it was that the father of the doctor who was caring for me is 2 years younger than her patient.
He is 49.
She’s not actually a doctor yet. She was the doctor-like person with the stethoscope who came in and asked me a lot of questions so she could brief the
November 6, 2014
Random thots on election, snow days & favorite trial movies
So many topical issues, I thought I’d run ‘em down in a jiffy little burst:
• A conservative buddy of mine posted on Facebook how glorious it is for him to right now be watching what he disparagingly calls “PMSNBC.” I told him I’m enjoying it vicariously through him. Being a partisan on the winning side of any election is as euphoric as having your team win the Super Bowl. My take:
• A conservative buddy of mine posted on Facebook how glorious it is for him to right now be watching what he disparagingly calls “PMSNBC.” I told him I’m enjoying it vicariously through him. Being a partisan on the winning side of any election is as euphoric as having your team win the Super Bowl. My take:
November 4, 2014
Sidewalk catcalls & hiding the Christmas pickle
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I contend my superhero power is an ability to ignore even massive cleavage when it is shoved right beneath my nose.
I always maintain strict eye contact and never allow my vision to drift south to the tender bosom that has led to the carnal destruction of so many weaker men.
I do this because leering at even a deliberately exposed bosom can be misconstrued, because an
I contend my superhero power is an ability to ignore even massive cleavage when it is shoved right beneath my nose.
I always maintain strict eye contact and never allow my vision to drift south to the tender bosom that has led to the carnal destruction of so many weaker men.
I do this because leering at even a deliberately exposed bosom can be misconstrued, because an
November 3, 2014
Space station reality show has astronomic potential
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The news of last week’s $200 million Virginia rocket explosion is a reminder of how little humans know or care about what other humans are doing in outer space.
Think I’m kidding?
I had one friend ask why we’re even bothering to re-supply the International Space Station when there are no longer humans on board.
“The thing’s been empty since the shuttle program ended.”
The news of last week’s $200 million Virginia rocket explosion is a reminder of how little humans know or care about what other humans are doing in outer space.
Think I’m kidding?
I had one friend ask why we’re even bothering to re-supply the International Space Station when there are no longer humans on board.
“The thing’s been empty since the shuttle program ended.”
October 31, 2014
Twick or Tweet! Best tweets of October
Some day I’m going to dress for Halloween like a guy who really loves Halloween. No one will recognize me.
Yet again what was once a one-day holiday has become Sprawl-o-ween. We had a great time in our little borough Wednesday night. They usually have Halloween on the Wednesday preceding Halloween around here because that’s when the volunteer firefighters meet and they don’t want to
Yet again what was once a one-day holiday has become Sprawl-o-ween. We had a great time in our little borough Wednesday night. They usually have Halloween on the Wednesday preceding Halloween around here because that’s when the volunteer firefighters meet and they don’t want to
