They say it’s bad luck to leave the Christmas tree up past New Year’s Day, but I follow the Groundhog Day rule. Being a consummate procrastinator, I’m doing good to get my tree down and out of the house by February 2nd. If I fail to meet that deadline, I fall back on the March … [Read more...]

I’ve noticed over the past few years that the importance of what’s in a product has taken a back seat to what’s not in a product. It hit me hard in the grocery store yesterday. I went to get a bottle filled with water that had been purified beyond belief by reverse osmosis, … [Read more...]

To: Our favorite patron of the arts From: Office@BEARBAITERPLAYERS.ORG SUBJECT: A very special personal offer on our very special offerings as a very special thank you for backing the performing arts. (Very special performing arts.) Dear Supporter; As a Patron, Gold Circle … [Read more...]

For the first time in over 16 years of driving, I came to a complete stop at a 4-way with three other motorists at the exact same time. To my left, a 'good ole boy' in a raggedy old pickup; a seemingly 100 year old man in a Buick to my right; and an attractive blonde in an … [Read more...]

The Serpent The Serpent is a devoted family man. He spends most of his day gathering food in the Garden of Eden to bring home to Mrs. Serpent and the brood of little Serpents. He occupies his evening reading bedtime stories to the toddlers and helping Mrs. Serpent vacuum the … [Read more...]