Monthly Archives: December 2015

The ‘Wow!’ Factor

When someone starts a written sentence with “Wow!”, I really brace myself for the shocking subject that I will soon read about. If I read a story worthy of starting with ‘Wow’ and it doesn’t turn out to be shocking, … Continue reading

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Might As Well Face It, I’m Addicted To Blintz

If a hotel wants to keep me happy, then it must never make blintzes with an exotic pineapple/pink grapefruit sauce-drizzle available to me one morning but not the next. I feel that you either need to make those blintzes available … Continue reading

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Christmas Movie Idea

I think that a good idea for a Christmas movie would be to have this grumpy guy who is REALLY busy with work and hates Christmas have something happen to him that shows him that the Christmas spirit is alive … Continue reading

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Barbershop Blabbermouth

During a recent trip to Big League Cuts for my every-six-weeks haircut, a chatterbox of a man was getting his wig busted (an awesome phrase meaning ‘haircut’ that I picked up somewhere) across the aisle from me. As is usual, … Continue reading

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Phoenix, Arizona: Nowhere Near Winslow, Arizona

Imagine my surprise and subsequent disappointment when I figured out while in Phoenix that my travels would not take me anywhere close to Winslow, Arizona, where I had plans to stand on a corner until such time that a girl, … Continue reading

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the Waldorf Astoria Diving Experience

Parked in front of my hotel are three cars next to a sign that says “The Waldorf Astoria Driving Experience.” There’s a Porsche, a Ferrari and a Lamborghini. Naturally, I approach the front desk to see what a guy needs … Continue reading

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How To Hold Your Forking Fork

On various occasions in my adult life, I’ve met a handful of fine people who I’ve initially held in the highest regard. They’ve been smart, funny, refined, witty and/or charismatic but something that might seem relatively minor to most happens … Continue reading

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Bloggin’ Ain’t Easy

This whole blog thing is taking some getting used to. My skills are lacking in the technology area so I’m still figuring out the capabilities of the site. The way it stands, it kind of feels like a non user … Continue reading

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John Malkovich Presents ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas (to an attentive audience)

http://www.hulu.com/watch/47611

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The Sultan of Soup

After running across the street to pick up some soup for a quick lunch today, I was informed when I reached my destination (The Village Market on Oakbrook Drive) that the Mediterranean Chicken Potato soup wouldn’t be ready until tomorrow. … Continue reading

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