Reflections on a scandal

| December 9, 2008

A few things about the Blagojevich matter crossed my mind while I was doing my household chores this afternoon. Does this face say anything to you other than “mobbed-up scumbag”? I say that, of course, with no intention of insulting actual bags full of scum*, what with them working hard every day serving the useful […]

Things NOT to do when taking out the trash – a partial Top Ten list

| November 18, 2008

#4: Despite what your body is theoretically capable of doing with them, beef trimmings do not go into the recycle bin. #3: Dropping/spilling the 25-pound tub of soiled kitty litter is going to be bad for either the carpet or the hardwood floors. If you must do this, try to do it on a tile […]