Maybe you’re one of the lucky ones. We see your pups on social media hugging other dogs, giving piggyback rides to squirrels, or helping your kids with math homework.We watch in amazement…the videos where your nine dogs sit patiently and only come forward when you whisper their names like Bob Ross painting some happy trees. … More Man’s Best Friend or Four-legged Jackasses?
While I haven’t tried them all, I’ve tasted enough to know social media comes in lots of flavors. There’s Facebook, which, when not spying on you, is good at making you feel special. After all, you have 1,879 friends who like your kid pics and your food pics and would probably duck behind a Target … More It’s Not Me. It’s You, Twitter.
It could be a game show there are so many now. I can practically hear the studio announcer “Come on down! You can ruin other people’s lives and your career as the next contestant on Harass That Ass! If this doesn’t make any sense, you haven’t been paying attention to the news lately. See, there’s … More Who’ll Be Our Next Contestant?
In case it slipped your mind, Father’s Day is almost here. It snuck up on me too, and I’m a father! So if your dad is still alive or is one you actually want to celebrate with, there’s still time to pickup up something meaningful. Don’t wait until Sunday and show up with a gas … More Are You Turning Father’s Day into Groundhog Day?
I almost texted someone this morning. It was a little playful, kind of heartfelt, and bordered on sappy. But then I thought better of it. Why? Because a meme that rolled across my screen suggested it was a BAD idea. It had a photo of a rear view mirror and some shit about letting go … More Do You Speak Meme?
How is your Monday so far? Don’t answer yet. We’ll put a pin in that. When my kids get ready for school, I’m amazed how they move. If I could measure it, I’d bet glaciers move faster. And if I’m not standing over them reciting (shouting) the steps that each of them need to be … More Are You a Reason Why Mondays Suck?
I enjoy social media. It’s fun to share some laughs, a recipe here and there, and to see what everyone’s up to as we speed through life. But I hate it a little too. I hate the consequence, intended or unintended, of making people feel like they’re not good enough. Not doing enough. Not living … More Is it Still Okay to be Yourself?
Well, lovebirds – Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And if you thought to yourself, “Oh shit, I haven’t gotten anything,” there’s still time to avoid being an empty-handed douchebag this year. You’re welcome. I can only guess what’s going on at companies that specialize in traditional, yet somewhat thoughtless gifts for the … More It’s Not Too Late for Love!
I’m paddling into unfamiliar waters here, and to be honest it scares me. Why? Because there’s nothing funny about it. But this post has been clawing to get out for a while and I simply can’t hold it in any longer. I’ve heard too many stories from people close to me lately, so I’m about … More Are You Making the Father of All Mistakes?
In seven days a fleet of U-Haul trucks will be backing up the White House. Depending on what side of the aisle you’re on, it’s being celebrated either as the second coming or lamented as the arrival of the antichrist. Where all that shit is going to land is anybody’s guess, but the changes are … More Seven Days ’till the Donald
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