Monthly Archives: January 2008

Teenage Standard Time

This is actually very much an exaggeration of the way my children really are, but the truth isn’t half so funny and this is a humor column. -Ed My children and I live in different time zones. They live in … Continue reading

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Memory Laps

I’m worried about my wife’s memory. Just last week she forgot a key ingredient for dinner. I found her standing in the kitchen, staring into the pantry with a look of intense concentration; the kind of look you associate with … Continue reading

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Machine Personality

Next week I have to take a personality test at work and I’m a little worried. What if it comes up negative? Will I be summoned to the HR office where I will be forcibly enrolled in some flashy, pricey … Continue reading

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Living in a Winter Wonderland

In my experience, the difference between “Oh look it’s snowing” and “Oh no it’s snowing” is about thirty-six inches or three days; whichever comes first. Individual flakes are harmless; in small groups they’re adorable; in large quantities they are dangerous … Continue reading

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