“Hello. My name is Robb55, and I’ve been clean, straight, and eBay-free for 1 week today…” I grew up believing if a little bit of something is good, then more is better. This philosophy can be seen at a glance… Continue Reading
Here it comes, spring! When a man’s mind is seized with desire to do that one fine thing.… Hold a garage sale. It’s the yearly, not-to-be missed double-rush of TOSSING JUNK and MAKING MONEY. What you tell your family, of… Continue Reading
Once a year, most Americans decide to time travel. We pry our clocks off the wall and crank them forward. Welcome to the Twilight Zone of Daylight Savings Time. We’ve all heard that Ben Franklin proposed the basic idea behind… Continue Reading
Last weekend, I paid $50 to spit wine into a bucket. I was one of thousands who trekked to Santa Rosa for the “Wine Road Barrel Tasting.” The event continues this Friday through Sunday, and if you visit, here’s what… Continue Reading
Bella sat across the table from me, sipping a glass of red wine and chatting with the men gathered around her. She was witty, raven-haired, and feisty. Her smile was intriguing and her laughter contagious. During dinner we talked, and… Continue Reading
My kid brother, JD, and I shared a secret for years. Our folks expected us to be in bed at 11 pm on Friday nights. They thought that this was most generous–a full two-hours past normal lights-out. But we disagreed.… Continue Reading
My earliest love letter came to me in first grade. It was penned on a napkin and tucked inside a Flintstone’s lunch box. I LOVE YOU!!! Mom’s missives came crafted in indelible magic markers and big, block print. Cursive handwriting would have… Continue Reading
It’s the week before Valentine’s Day, and you have permission to do some romantic housecleaning during Dump Your Significant Jerk Week. Yep. It’s an actual event, but don’t look for a Hallmark card to celebrate. You’ll have to improvise. Some people… Continue Reading
The star at the center—the pigskin—speaks at last. Hi, this is Jimmy Jockstrap, and I have with me today Pigskin Football. Let’s begin with an off-the-gridiron question. Mr. Football, aside from the game itself, what’s your favorite part of the… Continue Reading
It’s 7 am and the race is on–the daily sprint to the shower. Winner gets hot water; loser faces a cold blast of reality. The genius who designed our house put two bathrooms side by side, and then installed plumbing… Continue Reading
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