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For years, I’ve bragged about turning a social disability of talking too much into a lucrative career as a professional speaker. My loquaciousness (that’s “blabbing” for you non-talkers) works well for my job but can be a challenge for my wife who has spent the last thirty-one years becoming a professional listener. Thankfully, she rarely […]
Continue ReadingThe challenge for people who work, or people like me who, when I’m not on the road, sit at a desk and pretend to work, is balancing the other responsibilities in our lives that also need attention. Forget all that goes with having children, just preparing a healthy meal in the evenings is enough to […]
Continue ReadingDuring last night’s State of the Union speech, President Obama told a very bad joke. Personally, I like very bad jokes but I am always prepared with a recovery line if my audience agrees that it’s a very bad joke. Here’s Obama’s line: “I’ve ordered every federal agency to eliminate rules that don’t make sense. […]
Continue ReadingSo, this qualifies as the bizarre story of the week. It appears that a South African couple had to call off their wedding because they found out they were brother and sister – who had been separated at birth. Even though they had dated for five years, they didn’t make the discovery until the wedding […]
Continue ReadingI went to get the mail today, after a long steady rain, and had to dodge dozens of dead worms on my driveway. Being curious about why so many worms come out during the rain, I consulted the wisest of all sources, the internet, to find my answer. There are several reasons worms may come […]
Continue ReadingWhat happened to common sense? I once met the manager of one of the nation’s largest airports. I asked him what his job was like. He said, jokingly, “If it wasn’t for the passengers, it would be a great job.” I get what he’s saying but today, it seems like we have forgotten that the […]
Continue ReadingAt least seven students on Long Island were charged with participating in an SAT scam recently. Allegedly, a college sophomore (and clearly a smart student, by the way) took the SAT’s for other high school students and charged them $1,500-2,500 for the service. Not only did he get caught, but the high school students who […]
Continue ReadingI recently read where Hallmark has created a line of greeting cards for people who have lost their jobs. For instance, one card might read, “Don’t think of it as losing your job, think of it as a time out between stupid bosses.” While I’m all about making difficult times more fun, I’m wondering how […]
Continue ReadingApparently, Tamara Ecclestone, the daughter of billionaire Bernie Ecclestone used to have an appreciation for money according to one online article. But today, she is looking for a house in L.A. in a $160 million neighborhood. She also went shopping for a $1 million bathtub for her home in London. So, I’ve done my share […]
Continue ReadingAn article in The Week magazine reported that a server at San Diego Chargers stadium tripped on the stairs and dropped $1,000 over the railing and on top of fans at the game. One would wonder how many fans would pocket a dollar or two. But apparently, in San Diego, the fans do it well. […]
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