Ever notice people handing out samples in supermarkets? You know the ones: the demo people who call out, “Sample truffles, chocolates or ice cream.’ Then customers stampede toward them as if these words were announced from Mount Olive. Ah yes, I’ll admit, for a few months I’ve … [Read more...]

About a month ago, my wife broke a CorningWare dish that we think dated back to a wedding present. CorningWare is described as virtually indestructible, and I suppose forty-six years qualifies it as such, but when it falls from a high shelf onto a tile floor, it doesn't just … [Read more...]

Have you, like me, wondered about the disclaimer statements at the beginning or end of radio and television ads? The statement is read so fast as to be unintelligible. Do people really have the talent or ability to speak that fast or is the statement electronically … [Read more...]

This country is petrified of aging. So petrified and worried, it can actually makes us age faster. And those cute corny comments and phrases you hear, especially on birthday cards, don’t help. Like ‘You’re only as old as you feel.’ Sure, when you lose your hair and teeth, wear a … [Read more...]

Encouragement abounds: “It’ll sell.” “It’s a great location.” “Only takes one buyer.” Then: “Tried burying that saint?” “Yeah, bury St. Joseph upside down in your backyard.” “Worked for my cousin.” Your house has been on the market too long when conversation turns to St. … [Read more...]