It was Wednesday morning, and I couldn’t find my keys. In the rush to get out the door, I did a quick check of the usual places (basket, kitchen counter, dresser, pants pocket), but they weren’t there. Strange, I thought, I wonder where they could be? Later that day, I began a systematic search of … More K’s Father’s Day Present

I had an idea for this exact same product years ago, but I never got around to obtaining a patent.  Just like my “novelty wigs for bald babies“, other people are raking in the cash because I was too lazy for R & D.

A certain national arts institution confirmed this week that it was facing a significant financial problem for the next two seasons. With a looming budget deficit of nearly $4 million for next year, the institution has no choice but to cut 40 positions, largely through attrition and voluntary departures. The story has been covered by … More These People Can Read?

Among my many flaws is a somewhat compulsive need to maintain a clean and orderly home. It is practically impossible for me to go to bed if there are dirty dishes stacked on the counter. I get an adrenaline rush from eliminating clutter, and it pains me to see Cheerios scattered beneath the kitchen table. … More Next to Godliness

BOGO. Those four little letters are driving me crazy. Every store I walk past seems to have BOGO plastered all over its windows. I know times are tough and retailers have to be creative. The idea of “Buy one, get one free” is great. For some reason, shortening Buy One Get One to BOGO just … More Things I Hate Part IV