From the worldwide resources of Gotham comes this strange but true story. An Austrailian man was arrested yesterday for choosing to put seat belts on his beer and not his children. Now there's a man with a clear priority. The photo on the left shows the actual two cases of beer carefully protected by restraints. Photos of the children were unav …
If you haven't heard, a small bird landed on Bernie Sander’s podium during a speech in Portland, Oregon, on March 25. He was shocked and surprised and it was an interesting moment. It almost seemed like a scene from a Disney movie. Of course some creative folks made the connection and, as fast as you can say Disneyland, not only were hashtags bor …
You might want to crack open that dusty box of vidoes and see if you have any that you forgot to bring back to the store. A North Carolina man was arrested this week on charges he failed to return a VHS tape to a video store 14 years ago. 14 years! It wasn't even a really good movie..."Freddy Got Fingered." The culprit was driving his daughter to …
It will be a year tomorrow that I euphemistically got "hit by a bus." (If you're interested in reading about it click here.) A lot has changed for me during this time and it's too easy to look back and relive the trauma. However, when I reflect, I think of a moment in the hospital that was very special. It was in the afternoon around 1p and the …
It's Saturday morning and I woke up with a smile and a warm feeling. No I was not in the shower, nor was it from the sun streaming in the windows, I was just walking down the stairs to write my blog. I realized that my feeling was a result of having all my children in my house at the same time. It might seem funny to some, but being under one roo …
Here's something new for you to do this weekend. If you have an iPhone, here's a list of questions and statements to ask/say to Siri. She has quite a sense of humor. Maybe Norm can book her for some events :) Or is she the next Friar? Or do I have too much time on my hands ;) What is zero divided by zero? When is the world going to end? (If you'r …
I haven't exercised for almost a year and just started it again last Tuesday with my trainer a 22 year old nice guy. Since I'm not allowed to work as hard as I used to the begining sessions have been using my body weight, which is more than enough. What I used to think was too easy is now hard work. And to boot the gym has lovely large mirrors …
When Reilly Flaherty came home from a Wilco concert in Brooklyn he realized he’d lost his wallet. I know...not unusual. However, the really interesting part happened a bit later. “Two weeks later, this crazy envelope just shows up,” said Flaherty. The letter read “Dear Reilly Flaherty, I found your wallet and your driver’s license. Had your add …
6 years. A Spanish man was fined after his employer discovered that he had been absent from work for six years without notifying anyone. The employers at a water company in Spain believed that Joaquin Garcia, 69-years-old, was being supervised by local authorities while the deputy mayor thought the opposite to be true. Local newspapers have given …
A 40-year-old woman, from Sonnino, Italy is being taken to court by her husband. But that's not the unusual part. What really raised my eyebrows is that her trip to the justice system is a result of her not doing enough housewok. Her husband claims that her management of household chores is of a low standard and it has led to the “mistreatment of …
From the "I can't believe there's a class in that" is the following true story as reported by Munchies. The University of Kentucky is offering an undergraduate class called "Taco Literacy: Public Advocacy and Mexican Food in the US South," and the professor behind it wants to use tacos as an avenue for students to learn more about how people can …
1 inch of snow in D.C. compares with 6 inches here in NY which compare with 3 feet in Buffalo. Having lived in Buffalo for 4 years and experienced a winter storm where 192" fell, the one passing through our area today that they've named Jonas, in my mind, is cute. By my estimation we'll get around 6-10 inches. Not a big deal for me. However, it …
I was so fortunate to experience a beautiful expression of love and commitment last night...Paul and Victoria's wedding. They shared their vows with their children and special friends reading lyrics from Yes, The Cure, Peter Gabriel and Led Zeppelin. Each one of their children spoke eloquently either at the wedding, the cocktail reception and the p …
It came up in a discussion. What are the seven wonders of the world? There are many lists and arguments to be had. First, there's the ancient wonders: The Great Pyramid of Egypt The Hanging Gardens of Babylon The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus The Colossus of Rhodes The Lighthouse o …
As is the tradition, for me, it's time to pontificate, use hyperbole, educated speculation and blowing smoke. Yes...it's prediction time! Let's take a peak at my track record 2007 - 1 for 7. (my rookie year:)2008 - 1 for 1 (gutsy picking one but it was spot on)2009 - 3 for 5 2010 - 2 for 32011 - 3 for 3!!! 2012 - 3 for 3!!!2013 I took a break, …
It's Saturday...and anything goes.
