Are Smart Phones Getting Sweeter?

April 26, 2012
By Mike Oberg

The early smart phones were healthy fruit — blackberries and apples. But lately, Google has introduced our phones to gingerbread, honeycomb, and ice cream sandwiches. The smart phone ads talk about all the data...

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Rorschach Test: What Do You See?

February 28, 2012
By Mike Oberg
Rorschach Test: What Do You See?

I saw this picture on Pinterest and tracked its origin to Facebook, where it has created a lot of comments. It’s obviously a picture of a cute dog (named Fluffer), but some people see...

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What Does the G.O.P. Stand For?

February 2, 2012
By Mike Oberg

The Wall Street Journal recently told its writers to stop using the acronym “GOP” for the Republican party, because they thought many no longer knew what it stood for. I think they meant the...

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Would a “Bone-eating Snot-flower” worm make a good pet?

September 2, 2011
By Mike Oberg
Bone-eating snot-flower worm

Now before you say anything, I know what you are thinking,  “He made up that name. There is no such animal. I mean, how can an animal even have “flower” in its name?” OK. Let...

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A Hand-y Guide to Wisdom

July 10, 2011
By Mike Oberg

My minister told us today that we can have a better life by following the wisdom contained in the five fingers of our hand. So here are five guidelines for living an empowered life,...

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The Role of Humor on Our Spiritual Journey

June 25, 2011
By Mike Oberg

Spirituality helps us become a better person; humor allows people to put up with our work in progress. A well-conceived humorous article or joke can impart a spiritual truth in a manner that distracts...

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Tips For the Budding Humorist

April 23, 2011
By Mike Oberg

Tell me: Are bugs falling from your ceiling Or squirrels being chased around your house? Could you write a funny rant with feeling Or fantasize about a trailer house? Then you may be sitting...

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The Stolen Kiss: A Love Poem

April 21, 2011
By Mike Oberg

It was an act of pure passion The night he stole that first kiss. He savored the moment That he had dreamt of so long. He wanted to tell her how he felt But...

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The Willpower Diet

April 20, 2011
By Mike Oberg

I just started a new diet, based upon willpower. It is very easy — all I have to do is not think of food between meals. So far it is working pretty well, even...

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How your body improves with Age!

April 17, 2011
By Mike Oberg

I now have over six decades in this body under my belt. (It gets harder and harder to keep it all under the belt!) In that time, I have learned a few things about...

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