Just about everyone who has been through college has stories about crazy professors. I'll tell you a couple of mine. My first encounter with one came in my second year of community college, in a required course focusing on several thinkers who shaped the modern world including Darwin, Marx, Toynbee,...

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The recent buzz surrounding the weapons grade awesomeness that was Joaquin Phoenix on Letterman caused these guys to rate the greatest TV interviews ever. Not surprisingly, this one is number one: And Batman and Rassler Jerry Lawler made a booze-fueled apperance on the list. Sadly, I have the feelin...

Seriously, I don’t want to end up like these fools. And since the weather is supposed to be nice, why not just play Wiffle Ball? I mean, it’s outdoors and all. Posted in Commenting Tips, Ducks, Family, Food, Gardening, Handblogging, Heroes, History, Law, Lurkers, Man Laws, Movies, Person...

Joseph Pine and James Gilmore noticed this thing they called the Experience Economy. They think we’ve moved beyond purchasing mere goods and services - now, we can purchase “experiences” (hence, the experience Economy). In their newest book, they blend the idea of experience with s...

I made this remark in a comment thread below, and then thought that maybe it sounded a little catty.  So  let me explain. I’m a Texan who grew up in the north and who loves it here, but let’s be honest, scenery is not our strong suit.  To be frank, 98% of Texas is butt ugly.  [...]...

Thanks to RTFA’s good friends over at THESE BASTARDS, I was tipped off to the noteworthy mixed media artwork of Jen Murray. From her artist statement: In my work I try to entice the viewer by referring to the subconscious. I displace people, animals and objects in scenarios that suggest a fami...

Just for the hell of it, I thought I’d post pictures of my favorite writing instruments. I think they are versatile, and really say something about my education, refinement, and stature in the business world. When I whip out one of these for a conspicuous display of something or other moment, ...

Old-Timers Prayer God, keep me from thinking I must share in every meeting, no matter the topic. Keep my mind free from the recital of endless details and give me wings to get to the point. Remind me to guard confidences and to keep still when I feel it is necessary to speak up for someone’s o...

Look, I try to eat healthier than I used too. I eat more fish, veggies and fruit, drink more water, and have shied away from fried, fatty, or processed food as much as possible, though I still sneak a Big Mac Attack once in a while. I buy a lot of crap from Trader Joe’s. [...]...