Monthly Archives: May 2010
Verbal Warning
The highway department has taken to using large electronic signs to warn drivers about hazardous or difficult road conditions. For example, you might see a sign flashing the message: “Road Construction Ahead – Delays Possible”. This means, of course, that … Continue reading
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Credit Card (Dis)Services
I was recently treated to a few minutes of humiliation by my credit card company. “No charge,” they said. “It’s just a courtesy service we provide.” Courtesy? That was like an angry cowboy mob telling a rustler “No charge for … Continue reading
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Aliens Among Us
Last week my son received a recruiting letter from Harvard. This took me by surprise. I had no idea that Ivy League schools were enrolling alien lifeforms now. He seemed normal enough when we brought him home from the hospital … Continue reading
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Technolust
I’ll never forget my first love; her pale beige skin nearly glowed and I couldn’t wait to get my hands on her full-sized keyboard. More than anything, I wanted her to be mine. The relationship lasted about a year before … Continue reading
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Hiking Tips
It’s summer and for a lot of you that means exploring the great outdoors on foot. You’ve probably already planned the routes you want to hike and the wondrous destinations you want to see. Right this moment you’re probably heading … Continue reading
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