How To Get Attention, or: As You Read This, You Feel an Irresistible Urge to Go On Reading!

We all want attention. As children we crave the attention of our parents. Later in life, we want to be seen and noticed by friends and family. And when running most any type of business, we must attract the attention of our potential customers.But how do you get somebody's undivided... Read More

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

Viagra. That one word packs a lot of punch. Let's face it; there is little that has been derided more than Viagra. On the talk shows, it has been the butt of more jokes than Michael Jackson and Saddam Hussein combined. For example:(OK, OK. I admit I was going to... Read More

Dumb Luck

I've never really thought of myself as being funny. I don't have much of a sense of humor at all. My ex-husband used to tell me dumb jokes all the time and I didn't laugh, not even to be polite like everyone else would do. Yet the strange thing is... Read More

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

Sell [Your] Phones

Today while driving I saw a young girl, probably around 11 years old, on a cell phone. She was walking along the side of the street talking to someone, and I couldn't help but think that maybe she was talking to someone across the street because she wasn't allowed to... Read More

Starbucks Going into Hilton

Well, I hope you did not read that headline wrong, Crew Member Starbucks is not doing Paris Hilton. What I am saying here is Starbucks will now be offered in some Hilton Hotels. Just think you can watch Paris the skinny blonde babe on your infomercial in room TV ad... Read More

Voodoo Munchies

Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the negative energy of a certain disruptive person from your life, or from your mind, if the person in question has moved on? Consider the cleansing (and giggle-inspiring) effect of Voodoo Munchies. Beginning now, whenever you need to deal with this... Read More

Sweet Vengeance Purrfected

I love animals but cats are my favorites. There's just something about them that makes me relate to them so easily. My family has usually always had at least one cat among us as far back as I can remember. As with people there are just some animals that seem... 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

New Orleans First to Experience Housing Bubble Burst

Are we starting to see the Housing Bubble Burst in the wake of Hurricane Katrina? In New Orleans many homeowner's had their equity literally washed away. They are upside down in negative equity and basically underwater. It appears that the New Orleans Housing marker has gone down the drain. New... Read More

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The Zapp Principle

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

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

My next-door neighbors found a human bone in their backyard.... Read More

Psychiatric Psychiatrist - A Joke on Psychiatry

A few weeks ago I went to see a psychiatrist.We... Read More

The Restaurant Chronicles, Part 1

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

Not Your Average Sunday Morning

Just recently my ex-husband stopped in to visit during his... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

We... Read More

Space, and the Room for It

Space exploration came a long way since I was the... Read More

I Got to Play an April Fools Joke Before I was Born

I will start this by saying that yes, I did... Read More

American Independence ? The True Story

It was late in 1775, and King George III was... Read More

The Jokes On You -- Who Should be the Butt of Your Jokes?

This article was prompted by something I heard (second hand)... Read More

Mexican Spaminator

When we decided to move to Mexico, one of the... Read More

Bed Bugs Bite

I just turned on the news a minute ago and... Read More

Humor Quotations - Top 35 Funny Quotations by Famous Comedians

"Education is worth a whole lot. Just think - with... 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

Slip-sliding On A Peel

Every day, or at least every other day, we make... Read More

Wanted: Treadmill for an Elephant

Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident... Read More

How To Marry A Wealthy Guy

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

Sell [Your] Phones

Today while driving I saw a young girl, probably around... Read More

Your Stars Part 3

LibraHit TV show 'The X Factor' is back on our... Read More

Got Originality?

There are many ways to be original these days. But... Read More

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

We all know the Internet is a great tool for... Read More

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

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

Beyond Black and White

Over visiting a neighbor the other day?"Would you like a... Read More

How I Spent my Summer Vacation

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

Humans are like Monkeys

Humans think much like monkeys and other primates, not much... Read More

Internet is My True Agent

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

New Orleans First to Experience Housing Bubble Burst

Are we starting to see the Housing Bubble Burst in... Read More

When It Rains, It Pours: Creating a Plan

It's time for me to announce that I have a... Read More

Poor Rixs Almanac 8-13-05

Dear Poor Rix: A guy just invited me to a... Read More

Pee Here Now

Several years ago, I switched health insurance companies and my... Read More

The Work-from-home Fashion Primer

Last week, I reported how writers, stay-at-home parents and online... Read More