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Time for some wishful thinking
Here is my totally short and rational top 20 wish list for 2014 (in random order): 1. I wish for truly affordable quality healthcare for everyone. 2. I wish for the green party to get some officials elected in the…
Too hot to handle?
Melissa Nelson, a dental assistant in Iowa was fired because her boss stated that she was too sexy and he couldn’t handle it. She worked there for a total 0f 10 years but it took him 9 years to figure…
Questions to Paul Ryan before he can have my vote
Venting alert: today I am not censoring myself. I am not being polite. I am letting it all out. Because I can’t always suck it up. I am very disappointed in what the Republican party has turned into. They have…
London, thanks for the reminder
Dear Great Britain, there are really a lot of things that suck about you: Your weather, even in the days of global warming Your government(s) are often annoying, especially when it comes to European politics Your poisonous food London’s financial…
How to properly unpack your 3rd generation iPad
In case you haven’t unboxed your new iPad yet you should watch the video at the bottom of this post. I am covering a number of unique safety steps from the FedEx fence throwing test all the way to the…
Eleven, eleven, eleven
A lot of people are mesmerized with 11.11.2011. Some women have C-sections so they can have a child that day. To me this day has a special meaning, not just because the numbers line up so nicely, but because my…
Quick solution to the Kardashian situation
Dear Kardashian Reality Show Producer, I heard of the great tragedy of your lead character going through a very painful divorce. I understand the family’s need for privacy. Kim and her sisters will need a leave of absence to heal…
Once every 4 years soccer rules the world
The 2010 Soccer World Cup is around the corner. Image via Wikipedia Here is my to-do list of remaining World Cup preparations: Re-read Fever Pitch Cover living room withTurf Rent backup power generator Make sure all banners outside the house…
Why Facebook is nicer than most other entities
Facebook lets you list the following as your relationship status: Single In a relationship Engaged Married It is complicated In an open relationship You also get to decide if you want to publish your relationship status or not. I wish…
Hidden benefits of the 17″ Macbook Pro
Image via CrunchBase Here is one of the better-kept secrets for you: Apple doesn’t market it publicly for liability reasons but they are well aware of it. The 17″ MacBook has been found to be the…
Cashing in on a dead man
Image via Wikipedia The Michael Jackson funeral story is making me sad & angry. His father sold little Michael to Motown as a young boy. He beat him up. The kid was deprived of his childhood and never had a…
Speeding tickets – done wrong
Image via Wikipedia The police in our neighborhood is always on the watch for guys who don’t know their favorite hangout spot. They score every couple of minutes. Getting a speeding ticket is humiliating. Everyone gets to see you and…