I’m sure my bus riding commute will provide for a lot of interesting fodder. Here’s your first story. Friday afternoon a middle-aged man got on the bus just north of downtown Milwaukee. The man was in nice, business casual clothes and carrying a briefcase. After he paid his fare, he walked up to the person […]
Month: April 2011
Roll Tide, Not Tornadoes – Support My Alabama Family
We suspend the regular Weekly Poll to focus our attention on this week’s horrendous tornadoes that rolled through the south, focusing their attention on my second favorite southern location. My most awesome cousins live in this fine state. I consider their friends mine as M’rm once hosted me on campus at Alabama and Matt’s wedding […]
(Still) Sweet Sixteen (Hours)
I have been at the new job for two days so far. I still can’t figure out what I’ll be doing everyday. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but it’s kept me from seeing any of the bad stuff yet. I don’t have an office with a door any more, […]
Wedding Flowers: Heirloom or Hysterical Idea?
When I first told my mom I was getting married, she offered up her dress and veil. Even though she was married in the peak of flowered crowns and puffy shirts, my mom’s dress was beautifully classic. I would have loved to wear it, but when we opened the box, it showed all 37 years […]
Weekend Poll: What’s Your Best Cold Remedy?
I know I deserved it. I had 10 hours of sleep between Tuesday and Friday of last week. I drank more soda than water and ate absolutely no vegetation. Still, I was surprised when I woke up sick Tuesday morning. Tuesday night I loaded up with Emergen-C mixed into a big glass of orange juice. […]