Category Archives: News You Can Use (Sort of)

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Unraveled pants

Posted on April 19, 2017 by PMcG

Need some quick fame? Verrrry simple: Rewrite famous sayings (see below for examples) and claim them as your own. Alert the media. Bask in glory. Good luck avoiding paparazzi. I think, therefore I am. (Descartes) I think. Okay, been there, … Continue reading →

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Train of fools

Posted on April 12, 2017 by PMcG

This is going to sound crazy, I know, but before you judge me, remember: things that sound crazy often started out as things that didn’t sound crazy, just preposterous or stupid. Or hey, maybe even crazy good, like chocolate chip … Continue reading →

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Roundheads

Posted on March 29, 2017 by PMcG

I’ve been thinking lately that Pythagoras, Aristotle and Sister Mary Funeral were wrong about the world being round. Given my storied C– education, my abundant savoir faire and an overall jive that makes women — just ask K-Mac* – weep … Continue reading →

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The funny thing is

Posted on March 17, 2017 by PMcG

The emperor has signed an order making it a crime to laugh at him. Because of the liklihood of confusion, we have posted this FAQ. Q. Is that how you spell likelihood? A. No, but it is how you spell … Continue reading →

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Lost and flounder

Posted on March 10, 2017 by PMcG

K-Mac drops a pill and it rolls under the washer. What is the etiquette here? The handbook suggests these standard options. • Offer an empathetic “It sucks to be you.” • Go into the garage, get the back brace, the … Continue reading →

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Enemy of the peeps

Posted on March 1, 2017 by PMcG

Q. How long have you been an enemy of the people? A. Just a few days. Ever since the Hair Master labeled the news media “The enemy of the people.” But, in fact, I’ve been a reporter since way back … Continue reading →

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Nopeski

Posted on February 24, 2017 by PMcG

So, I was sitting there in my official thinking mode when suddenly I’m thinking two thoughts simultaneously at once. It’s a premium feature I opted for the last time I had my thinking mode in for an oil change. (What … Continue reading →

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