Year: 2014
Ruining History for Everyone
The other night, I was watching Turner Classic Movies give an evening-long tribute to Walt Disney. You whippersnappers cannot appreciate the impact of Walt Disney on us early Baby Boomers. We were immersed in The […]
The Vice President Doesn’t Like Me
Some time ago*, Joe Biden, the Vice President, of this august land sent me a post titled, “I’ve had it up to here.” I don’t know what I’ve could have done to upset him. […]
Humanity And Courage Rewarded
You’d think funeral homes would maintain that all people, even so-called “evil” ones, deserve a dignified burial. But look at what happens when the family of a high-profile killer tries to find a funeral home […]
Did the Godfather of Soul Broker Richard Nixon’s Pardon?
It’s been eight years since the near-simultaneous deaths of James Brown, the singer who rose from humble origins to become “The Godfather of Soul,” and Gerald Ford, the only unelected President of the United States. Nixon and Brown: “I […]
Happy Christmas Thirsty Dave. You’ve obviously been a good boy this year.
Just like all the kids, Thirsty Dave was looking forward to getting his present at Christmas. He was having doubts and beginning to question the existence of Santa until Santa came and made all his dreams […]
Bad Artist #22, My Wish
MY WISH HAIKU #1 May 2015 Be as wonderful to you As you are to me. MY WISH HAIKU #2 You brighten my life, Friend, with everything you do. I am so grateful […]
Midlife Letter to Santa
Dear Santa, Typically, my letters start with, “I have been a very good girl,” but this year, not so much. I’ve been wearing my skirts a little shorter, tipping the rum bottle a bit more, […]
A Holiday Gift From My Health Insurer
Christmas came early this year when I opened my health insurance policy details for 2015. Aetna increased the premium by 40% and tore holes in the plan’s coverage big enough to drive an ambulance through […]
Santa Screws Jewish Kids On Christmas Once Again
Once again, for as many years as can be remembered, Santa Claus traveled the entire world in one night, spreading good cheer and leaving presents for good girls and boys, but did not deliver a […]