Fathering’s Funny Bone
The advice fathers give to their sons comes in many forms, from clipped, world-weary truisms, to hand-on-shoulder parables. Lessons can be serious and masculine, and they can be laced with the humor of a dad […]
Author: E. V. Erton
E. V. Erton’s career as a writer spans blogging, books and short stories, corporate communications, journalism, plays and comedy sketches, satirical essays, and TV documentaries.
Possibly the best way to trace his career path is to dip a sugared-up fly with ADHD in ink, and let the insect wander around a blank sheet of paper.
Comedy has long been a passion. A book of short stories and a play about George Washington crossing the River Delaware are almost ready to attract the first rejections. He would love to get involved in another comedy production and write for The Onion.
He lives in Pennsylvania with his wife, two kids, and a dog called Spike who should be named Obnoxious.
Who Will Win the Best Film Snub Oscar?
Critics are raving over the movies that have been nominated for the Best Film Snub in this year’s Academy Awards. “Over the years the judges have ignored some brilliant films, directors and actors, but this […]
Want to be a Genius? Get an Ailment
What does it take to be the next Ludwig van Beethoven? An ability to string musical notes together definitely helps, as does playing an instrument and an eccentric personality. Wild hair is good too; an […]
Greece Up For Sale
The European Central Bank has foreclosed on Greece. The country’s residents have been given 48 hours to vacate the property. According to the bank, Greece has failed to meet its loan payments […]
It Takes Crystal Balls to Predict 2015
It’s time to get the old crystal ball out of the closet to find out what lies in store for us in the New Year. My predictions for 2014 were way off base, mainly because […]
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 […]
Cheap Oil is Black Gold for Shoppers
Looking for a last-minute stocking stuffer that is out of the ordinary? Why not choose a miniature barrel of crude oil? Oil prices have plunged and Texas tea is now so cheap that companies are […]
Anaconda Man Inspires a Rash of Copycat Stunts
Following the success of the Discovery Channel’s screening of a man being swallowed by a giant anaconda snake, other networks are reportedly planning similar spectacles to boost their ratings. The imitators are keeping their plans […]
Keystone Pipeline to Make a Comeback – With a Twist
As they promised in November 2014 when the controversial Keystone XL pipeline failed to gain Senate approval, the Republicans have revived the project with an important modification. The new conduit will not carry oil – […]
Companies Scramble to Buy Xmas Air Time on Northern Lights
New technology that enables companies to show commercials on the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights has triggered a bidding war for air time on one of Mother Nature’s most spectacular light shows. The Northern Lights […]