Monthly Archives: February 2012

“Aspirin bottles defend themselves against consumer access via a multilevel security system: (1) There is a plastic wrapper to keep you from getting at the cap. (2) The cap, which is patented by the Rubik’s Cube Company, cannot be removed … Continue reading →

“Dogsled-riding is a sport that is relaxing as well as fragrant.* A dogsled is…follow me carefully here…a sled that is pulled by dogs. And if you think that dogs are not strong enough to pull a sled, then you have … Continue reading →

“As a youth, George Washington threw a cherry tree across the Delaware. Later he got wooden teeth and was chosen to represent Virginia at the Continental Congress…a group of colonists who wanted to revolt against the King because he made … Continue reading →

“It’s very difficult to resist slot machines, and Las Vegas [or Laughlin…or Stateline…or…???] [are] designed so that you can’t walk anywhere without encountering dozens of them. If you got seriously injured in Las Vegas [or Laughlin…or Stateline…or…???], and medical personnel … Continue reading →

“How important, really, are abdominal muscles? I mean, I’m sure they serve some medical function, such as keeping your intestines from falling into your lap, but do they have to be HUGE? Do these people who spend [17] hours a … Continue reading →

I know, folks, “[Classic] Dave Barry” is perhaps becoming a pain in your _ _ _ (and I’ll add an extra _, just in case you opt for the more gentle of the two), but [to me] he’s one of … Continue reading →

“An example of American inventiveness is ‘Buffalo-style’ chicken wings. For many years, nobody ate chicken wings, and for a good reason: they are inedible. They are essentially meat-free bones. You might as well chew on a plate of toenails. [Eeeeuwwwww!] … Continue reading →

“ASK MR. LANGUAGE PERSON Q. When’s it okay to say ‘between you and I’? A. It is correct in the following instance: ‘Well, just between you and I, the cosmetic surgeon took enough cellulite out of her upper arms to … Continue reading →

First, the movie: Last Sunday I went to see ONE FOR THE MONEY, which is based on Janet Evanovich’s series of books about Stephanie Plum, the bounty hunter. I’m currently reading #17…will get #18 when it’s released in paperback (or … Continue reading →