A half mile beyond the rest area I had opted not to stop at, the smoothly flowing traffic that was sweeping me along found itself behind a procession of cars, vans, SUVs, pickup trucks, semis and busses that had stopped proceeding. Three lanes of idling, pollution belching … [Read more...]

The written language is the benchmark of whether a civilization is considered to be intelligent or not. If archeologists can’t find a written record left behind, an extinct society is often deemed “primitive” or “less developed intellectually.” What did these drawings really … [Read more...]

Here are some phrases commonly used by people that often mean something entirely different: 1. I hate to tell you I told you so. Real meaning: I’m going to love every minute of this. 2. Does this outfit make me look fat? Real meaning: I don’t think it does, so you better not … [Read more...]

My friend Kelly once found herself so overloaded with activities and all the usual stuff – work, children, volunteering, kitchen gadget parties – that she narrowly escaped needing a two-week beach getaway. She knew it was time for change after a coworker asked if she might cover … [Read more...]

This is to document my year working deep cover in the notorious band of hooligans and scofflaws known as the Red Hat Society. The facts of this report, while disturbing, are a total fabrication. The names were changed to protect the innocent. My first contact with the gang was … [Read more...]