Tag Archives: humor

Up the Yingo

Posted on August 1, 2014 by PMcG

Studying proverbs of dead wise men won’t make you wise. Fact: Chinese proverb* writers never studied. They just said the first thing that came to mind. Wisers like Confucius or Sun Tzu or Laozi would look at a bleeding corpse … Continue reading →

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The trousers of regret

Posted on July 29, 2014 by PMcG

I feel the need to talk about pants. When speaking of pants, one might talk about the color, the material or the zipper. One might even fall into a discussion about when it’s vital to wear pants, or when it’s … Continue reading →

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Quick idiot check (slow idiots also welcome)

Posted on July 8, 2014 by PMcG

Often you hear the phrase “Stop acting like an idiot,” or “You sound like an idiot,” or “You look like an idiot.” If you’re not an idiot then these phrases serve as friendly warning signs that you may be drifting … Continue reading →

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Wisdom without wis is just dom

Posted on July 2, 2014 by PMcG

Any guru will tell you that wisdom begins with your rummaging through the front hall closet of your brain, searching for a particular piece of junk but stumbling over something completely unexpected and going “Hmmm.” If that statement doesn’t speak … Continue reading →

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Redskins name change solution (win-win)

Posted on June 19, 2014 by PMcG

One year ago, with great humbility, this blog proposed a sober and rational answer to the heated question: should the Washington Redskins change their name? It seems apt to restate that plan before someone else steals the idea and wins … Continue reading →

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You know what?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by PMcG

You know what makes me laugh? Looking out at the rain when the Weather Channel app for my Smart Ass™ phone says the chances for rain right now are zero. In other words, no chance. Like the odds of swimming … Continue reading →

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‘s up with that?

Posted on May 21, 2014 by PMcG

Normally, life is rational, logical and so tastefully appointed. But even in a perfect world crap sometimes takes your breath away. 1. In the checkout lane the clerk asks cheerfully “Did you find everything you were looking for?” You say … Continue reading →

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