Poor Rixs Almanac 8-27-05

Hey, Poor Rix: What do you think about school food? ? Former StudentPoor Rix ate lunch at a school last week, and really liked it. Who knew they could make a dessert out of corn chips?Fact is, Poor Rix enjoyed everything about school, except for the "study" part. Lunch period... Read More

11 Alternative Garden Games

Tired of the same ol', same ol' when it come to entertaining your garden party guests? Weary of boring badminton and jarts? Croquet not your style? Then you're in the right spot! Here are games sure to make your next party the hit of the gardening social season!Icebreakers Game... Read More

Beyond Black and White

Over visiting a neighbor the other day?"Would you like a cup of coffee?" he asks. "I just roasted the latest batch.""Yes. Coffee sounds great.""How do you take it?" he asks as he grinds the beans."Black; no sugar, no milk.""Well, we have no milk anyway, only cream.""In that case, I'll have... Read More

A Dogs Guide To... Getting Your Dog to Stop Barking

I like to bark. I mean, I like to bark A LOT. So, whattya gonna do about it? Well, if you're Amber and Terry, you're going to do NOTHING about it. Ain't nobody going to silence the Rubinman, you know what I'm sayin'? If you're NOT Amber and Terry, though... Read More

The Work-from-home Fashion Primer

Last week, I reported how writers, stay-at-home parents and online marketing geeks had chosen careers as hermits:http://www.thehappyguy.com/hermit.htmlThousands of work-from-home hermits responded, confessing that they were wearing their pajamas while reading my column. Fortunately very few sent me photos. Here are some of the questions they asked:Q: Is it... Read More

[Not So] Outgoing Mail

I am currently perplexed by the concept of outgoing mail. I mean, I understand it in theory, but today I tried talking to it and it didn't even respond. What's so outgoing about that? I think it needs to be renamed "shy mail" or "introverted mail". And besides, the reason... Read More

The Zapp Principle

My dad's lab was a mess, but then it was always a mess. This time it was a lightly charred mess, covered with extinguisher gloop. Abdul the camel seemed happy enough though, despite his smoking bum fur.Also surviving the fartplosion was my father's newest invention, all glowing lights and shiny... Read More

Tales of a Spectator Spectator

Watching the fans at a minor-league baseball game is just as fun as watching the players. From the silent statues to the loud cartoon caricatures, from the self- contained families and social groups to those who fully participate with the game, from the normal to the abnormal to the absolutely... Read More

Wanted: Treadmill for an Elephant

Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident of the Alaska Zoo since 1983. The Zoo recently decided that Maggie needs nicer quarters, more attention, and a treadmill. She weighs 9,100 pounds and does not get enough exercise, especially during the long Alaskan winter months.Alaska Zoo officials debated... Read More

When Humans and Dogs Collide: Negotiations for Todays Changing Times

This morning I decided to find myself. I originally looked forward to the spiritual journey that would define who I was as a person. But then I looked into my mirror and realized that the person I saw in that mirror was me. So I then figured, why spend all... Read More

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Sweet Vengeance Purrfected

I love animals but cats are my favorites. There's just... Read More

[Not So] Outgoing Mail

I am currently perplexed by the concept of outgoing mail.... Read More

The Restaurant Chronicles, Part 1

Have you ever heard that saying, "The show must go... Read More

If Real People Ran the Bank - I (a spoof for the heart)

Banish Loans ForeverIf ordinary, hard-working, people ran the bank... the... Read More

Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp

To: Maybelle Misfire From: I. M.. Power, VP Welcome aboard!... Read More

Very Precise Fortune Cookies

I cracked open the fortune cookie and read the little... Read More

Computers According to Carol

A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.B... Read More

Local Author Joins History and Humor To Tell His Stories

Joseph Yakel was born and raised in New York's Capital... Read More

Coffee Tips (and the Elimination Thereof)

I have recently become frustrated with something at doughnut establishments,... Read More

To See Or Not To See

I went to the eye doctor the other day. I... Read More

Cheer-Leadership or All I Need to Know About Business I Learned from Cheerleading

Thanks to teen movies, many people have this stereotypical idea... Read More

Lactose Intolerant? It could be a good thing

Lactose Intolerant Individuals may prove a bonus in Space Missions.... Read More

And the World Goes Round

If you are a citizen of UK or Australia, you... Read More

Important Safety Tip$

I was given a list of Do's and Don'ts of... Read More

Internet is My True Agent

You know the type -- that doodling type. Every time... Read More

Tales of a Spectator Spectator

Watching the fans at a minor-league baseball game is just... Read More

When Humans and Dogs Collide: Negotiations for Todays Changing Times

This morning I decided to find myself. I originally looked... Read More

11 Alternative Garden Games

Tired of the same ol', same ol' when it come... Read More

Setting History Straight

Have you ever heard the name Will Schwenk? Or the... Read More

The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

Here, for your barfing pleasure, are the top ten worst... Read More

Freudian Slippage

Saturday morning. I went, in the early morning, to the... Read More

The Worlds First Comedian?

If you ever saw Aristophanes live on stage, you must... Read More

He Had It Coming, Your Honor

This past week as Mr. Man and I lounged around... Read More

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

Viagra. That one word packs a lot of punch. Let's... Read More

The Zapp Principle

My dad's lab was a mess, but then it was... Read More

How I Spent my Summer Vacation

One of the best parts of a vacation is the... Read More

How to Build a Cobblestone House

He huffed and he puffed and he blew the house... Read More

How To Marry A Wealthy Guy

How To Marry A Wealthy Guy(or Girl... Or at least... Read More

Nine Movies That Make You Want To Yell, Stop Saying That

Movie moments are nice things to share with the people... Read More

Voodoo Munchies

Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the... Read More

Funny Things We Dream

I often wonder why I wake up so happy, ready... Read More

Short Story: Take a Trip To The Temple Of The Great Tomato

Jimmy Jenkins Jr. is not an adventurer, traveler, or pioneer.... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

We... Read More