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
“If we don’t leave now, why bother going?” My wife has her luggage packed. My clothes are still piled on the bed. “Just two more emails,” I say. “It’s almost 11,” she folds her arms. “Won’t have to open the… Continue Reading
“Know the rules well, so you can break them effectively.” ~ Dalai Lama XIV As of January 1st, there’s no free parking on Sunday in San Francisco, your employer can’t demand your Facebook password, and there’s now a limit on… Continue Reading
My owners are off taking a break, so I offered to pound out Robb’s column on the old Selectric. This will be a quick yelp, since my double-dewclaws get hung up in the return key. Not sure why humans call… Continue Reading
“Can’t we leave it up just a LITTLE longer, Mom.” “No. It’s browner than last week’s bananas.” “PLEASE.” “No. It’s a fire hazard.” “Chris still has his up.” “Chris has a plastic tree.” Mom had me there, it was true.… Continue Reading
Robb Lightfoot has tales to tell, and just in time for Christmas. “The Doggone Christmas List – and Other Stories” offers 13 short stories to amuse. Drop in on negotiations with Santa, travel in circles with Dad’s new GPS ‘Miss… Continue Reading
Every December, my wife and I clash on the most serious question of our time. Is fruitcake food or something far more sinister? My wife belongs to a not-so-secret society that LIKES fruitcake. I find this troubling. To me, the… Continue Reading
Dear Santa: Do you really read all the letters people send to you? I was listening to “Santa Claus Is Coming To Town…” It says that you’re making a list, and checking it twice. How come? Do we get a… Continue Reading
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