Let’s face it, today’s Circle of Life includes a foundation based on 2-year service agreements and 1-time activation fees. Of course I’m talking about cell phones. And the handy-dandy texting feature! Cell phones I can deal with–it’s the texting that binds my boxers. And I’ll tell you why…. Swishes, rings, clangs, buzzes…my family room is awash in a [...]
Continue reading...2. March 2010
Put your hands together for a My Odd Sock favorite…..Brain Drain! For those of you new to My Odd Sock, Brain Drain is an opportunity to pull the plug on the offbeat thoughts bouncing around in this big, empty head of mine. Let’s get this party started….. Body Builder First up is a new exercise gadget called the Shake [...]
Continue reading...23. February 2010
Have you ever done something impulsively, thinking it was correct for all the right reasons, only to get grief later on? I mean more than grief—I mean ridiculed—I mean vilified to the point where my two teenage sons said…”Dad, you must be gay.” Let me explain. I have been a long time subscriber to the magazine Sports Illustrated. [...]
Continue reading...16. February 2010
Gracing the news recently was the story of American Airlines charging eight dollars for use of a blanket during flights. The story itself wasn’t shocking, I think all of us are aware of the incidental fees being charged by air carriers. Take for instance, checked baggage. Most airlines allow you one checked bag per person. Although some, [...]
Continue reading...13. February 2010
My wife despises the cheap, heart-shaped boxes of candy with the plastic flowers on the lid. So, our first Valentine’s Day as a dating couple, I gave her a box. But I removed the chocolates and replaced them with carrots. * * * * * * A friend worked as a cashier in a drug store. [...]
Continue reading...4. February 2010
This weekend is the crown jewel of American sporting events! The Tiffany competition between the two finest teams who have victoriously survived a long, grueling season of weekly battles. You know what game I am referring to. I don’t even need to tell you. And if I did say, I could be arrested, be imposed heavy [...]
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9. March 2010
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