Category: Humor

A Solution for the Renaming of Public Buildings

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Trump has irritated a lot of people by putting his name on buildings. Behold, a solution

A Sure Sign of Clinical Narcissism  

Trump’s desire to see his name everywhere is, as I understand it, a classic symptom of the most advanced form of narcissism. The man really does want to be a king.  Putting his name on the Institute for Peace was a bad joke, at best. Forcing it on the Kennedy Center was obscene.

Fortunately, lawsuits have been filed that may resolve such nonsense sooner rather than later. If not, assuming the election of 2028 goes correctly,

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Maybe The Best Job on Planet Earth

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Tis the holiday season. Let’s give each other a gift and have some fun.

 A New “Business” Model

I refer to the topic of today, a new “business” in quotation marks because it looks like so much fun, it is more of a treat than a job. But it is spreading and it appears people are making a living doing this. There is at least one such service in my area- I bet more will pop up around the country. They already exist in Canada, too. 

Dogs On A Bus

If you are on social media,

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A Seasonal Break From Politics

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Make A Wish…

Tis the Season

This time of year, from November through January, is full of holidays and commemorations, most of them originating in one religion or another, but mostly more cultural than religious at this point for most people.

In the midst of all this, we also find the tradition of New Year’s resolutions. I remember for several years when I was a member of a commercial gym, we all tended to stay away from the gym in January, since the facility was overrun with people who made resolutions to get fit.

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You May Ask Three Questions…

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A Little Break From Politics

What Happens After Death?

I have long been interested in the widely differing views, beliefs, and expectations people have about death and what comes next. Some base their views on religion, most often one they grew up with or are surrounded by culturally. Others base their views on long and deep thinking about the subject, trying to apply reason, intellect, and spiritual aspects – not an easy task.

I’ll share my views sometime in the future in another post (one sure to agitate a lot of folks, one way or the other).

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October 7, 2025

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A Happy Note, A Sad Note, A Cliffhanger – Three Unrelated Observations

A Happy Note

We had the great pleasure this past weekend of attending the International Storytelling Festival, in nearby Jonesborough, TN. This is a tradition with us since our first exposure years ago revealed a unique and marvelous experience. It is a happy experience and one with lessons for us all.

This small town, of about 4,000 people, hosts an international celebration of the great art of storytelling. About 14,000 of us show up every year to join the party.

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A Pleasant Reminder of the Power of a Change in the Routine

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 A Change of Scenery And Of Pace Can Do Wonders

Sometimes It Seems Difficult To Change

We are fortunate enough to live in the Blue Ridge Mountains. On any given day, a simple glance in almost any direction will lead to the conclusion I reflect on pretty well every day: this may be the most beautiful place on earth. At least it is in the top echelon of world beauty and majesty.

The fact that we live in such a fine area makes the idea of going somewhere else for a change of scenery not something that comes to mind all that easily.

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A Baker’s Dozen – 13 Reasons Why You Might Vote for Trump & Vance

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A Sarcastic Posting on Voting for the Orange One

About This Posting

No one who is a regular reader of this blog would be fooled into expecting to find an endorsement for the most famous felon in America to again soil the Oval Office. This posting is in the spirit of a Borowitz column, in the spirit of fun.

That there are still people out there who actually think Trump is a good idea is both baffling and sad. I hope many of them seek out the professional help they need. If anything in this posting encourages you to vote for Trump,

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Well, That is More Than a Little Irritating

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One Person’s List of Life’s Minor Irritants

Now That You Mention It…

Life is full of both big moments and little ones, every day and forever. Such is the deal for us all. I got to thinking the other day about what a list of things that are not really consequential but irritate the heck out of me.

The following is my list (at least the list as it stands today). As noted in the closing of this article, I am curious as to your thoughts along these lines. Here we go,

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Have a Favorite Season?

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I Wonder What Our Favorites in Life Say About Us

Pick a Season

I had the pleasure last week of attending a concert built around Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. A fine choice for a concert, of course (those Italians are pretty good at this stuff). As I listened to the music, I thought, as I often do when hearing this collection, about my favorite season, and that of others.

For me, it’s Fall – no contest. No other season even comes close. The crispness, the color, that dynamic bridge that takes us away from the heat of Summer and pleasures us before the cold of Winter.

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Ah, the Sweet Siren Song of Travel

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We Have Answered the Call. We Will Let You Know How It Went

Travel as One of Life’s Pleasures

For most people, I would think, travel is a great thing. At least in theory. Sometimes the actual execution can be less desirable. Flying in particular seems to have a whole new range of challenges and risks these days.

And yet, we all show up, more than ever. Part of that is post=pandemic outbreaks – we felt cooped up and want to get out of here – wherever “here” is. The allure of something different,

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