Cant Get There From Here

Can't Get There From Here Juneau is the capital of Alaska, but did you know that you cannot drive there from anywhere? You can fly into Juneau or you can take a... Read More

Cloning Advantage Super Families

As the cloning debate of humankind continues we find ourselves in an interesting predicament. We see the need of self to extend past one's own lifetime as an innate characteristic; self-preservation has always been one of mankind's greatest drivers of motivation. World Religions in their haste to rally group support... 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 very first thing to get rid of would be loans. Absolutely no more loans!Because once they're gone, there wouldn't be any more:- Due dates- Interest charges - at any rate of interest- Late fees or penalties- Liens- Applications or rejections-... Read More

Humans are like Monkeys

Humans think much like monkeys and other primates, not much different in their abilities to reason. Why is this? We mimic, copy, imitate that which we see. This is a common thing that all higher primates do, including us. But if we would stop and think and allow original uninhibited... Read More

Space, and the Room for It

Space exploration came a long way since I was the size of a measurable amount of it.I remember with some pain, my first ride on a penny farthing with its big wheel and long spokes that were well engineered to cut a foot or two off anyone's legs.With good timing... Read More

How I Spent my Summer Vacation

One of the best parts of a vacation is the positive outlook you derive from pleasant anticipation. Another benefit is the afterglow, allowing you to feel right with the world. A general guideline I have is to live in the present and not yearn too heavily for the past or... Read More

Local Author Joins History and Humor To Tell His Stories

Joseph Yakel was born and raised in New York's Capital region, and calls this place home. His travels have taken him far and wide, but it's his hometown surroundings that serve as a backdrop for his writing. He's recently published three books, and thinks his blend of history and humor... Read More

Eye Spy Potatoes

Lately I've had the problem of falling asleep with my contact lenses still in my eyes. And by "lately," I mean for the past seven years. This, in a lot of ways, is the pinnacle of laziness because the removal of contacts takes no more than a minute or two,... Read More

Computers According to Carol

A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.B is for Backup: always look in your rear view mirror first.C is for Caddy: part of computer that holds a coffee cup.D is for Defrag: a popular dance in the 1920's.E is for Email: post office talk for express mail.F... Read More

Saving SpongeBob Using High Tech

Put Active RFID Satellite Tags in SpongeBobsSpongeBob has been in the news a lot lately, he has been a kidnapped Victim. Instead of wasting time with an Amber Alert for SpongeBob, why not put an Active RFID Satellite Tags in the SpongeBobs so we can track them to the culprits.This... Read More

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When Humans and Dogs Collide: Negotiations for Todays Changing Times

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

Sweet Vengeance Purrfected

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

Valet Parking: Theft with Consent

This column is long overdue. To put it in library... Read More

Space, and the Room for It

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

Sell [Your] Phones

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

11 Alternative Garden Games

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

Internet is My True Agent

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

Its All About Seeing the Signs

Ace of Base hasn't seen the sign for quite some... 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

Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp

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

Cloning Advantage Super Families

As the cloning debate of humankind continues we find ourselves... Read More

Bed Bugs Bite

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

Setting History Straight

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

American Independence ? The True Story

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

Mexican Spaminator

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

[Not So] Outgoing Mail

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

Got Originality?

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

Humor Quotations - Top 35 Funny Quotations by Famous Comedians

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

How I Spent my Summer Vacation

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

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

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

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... Read More

Poor Rixs Almanac 8-27-05

Hey, Poor Rix: What do you think about school food?... Read More

The Restaurant Chronicles, Part 1

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

Slip-sliding On A Peel

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

The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

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

Dog Poo - And You Thought You Had Problems

In Southern Germany in a town by the name of... Read More

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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

Do Americans Really Understand Irony?

Let me start by saying that 'I am an American'... Read More

The Patience of Job

Voltaire said, "God is a comedian playing to an... Read More

Bad Days and Bad Timing

Have you ever noticed how family members always misbehave at... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

We... Read More

And the World Goes Round

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