I have a confession to make. Seriously, true confession. I have always wanted a Chia Pet. They even make Chia HERB GARDENS. Imagine that. I am totally excited about this. See the goose bumps? My mother is convinced this means I have awful taste, or am completely insane, or some strange hybrid of the two. [...]
A few years ago, (oh, who am I kidding, MANY years ago) during college, I got into the credit card trap. It was really easy to get a card then; those companies will send junk mail to college students practically begging them: Credit card company: Pssst, here, kid, take one. Go shopping. College student: Ooooh, [...]
Look at me. Over here. Do I look tired and worn out? Of course I do. Do I look like I could use a long vacation surrounded by lots of frozen tropical drinks and luscious beaches? You betcha. I need to call some four-star resort and reserve something with a gorgeous view, plenty of room [...]
Back in the 1980′s there was this TV show called “Solid Gold.” It was a format for popular music, and included performances, videos, and extremely aerobic stuff by the show’s dancers. I remember this because it offered me my very first glimpse of Sting. The video was “Synchronicity II”, which quickly became one of my [...]
The scenario being posed is this: “What if you worked for the CIA and were fired? Starting June 28th Michael Weston, a CIA Operative on USA Network’s Burn Notice will experience the dreaded firing. Write a fictional short story telling us why and how someone might be fired from such a position.” ……………………………………. You bastard. [...]
At this moment I can think of three of my friends that have tattoos. Once in awhile I wonder, if I was to break down and get one, what would I get, and where would I put it? I’d love to look through a Tattoo Gallery and see what kinds of things are available. Dragons? [...]
A few years ago, I used to be a telemarketer. (Please don’t throw rotten tomatoes. You’ll only hit your computer screen). I remember we used to have a list of businesses we had to call, so we could offer our product to them. Most people were NOT interested. I really wasn’t comfortable asking total strangers [...]
1. Give it to me. All of it. Right now. In unmarked, unsequential bills, preferably 20′s and 50′s, packed in an attractive set of luggage and left on my front porch. 2. Start a clinic for blogging addicts. Oh, you wouldn’t be able to CURE us, but you could at least make us comfortable. 3. [...]
Back when I went to MSU (Michigan State University), I remember there were a lot of people who rode to/from class on bikes. The campus was pretty big, and bikes made things easier for a lot of people. I didn’t have one, myself. But after a long grueling walk which made my feet hurt, I [...]
Today I heard about a cartoon character which was previously completely unknown to me. Are you ready for this? Here’s his name: Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo. Seriously. That’s his actual name. “Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo” is a big guy with a blue shirt and a yellow afro. Did I mention his nose hairs are longer than his arms, and [...]
