Pointless blather
Some Days A Song Just . . . Fits
There are days when the world wears on you. Days when you feel kinda like you’re Atlas holding up the world. And on such days, this one just . . . fits. Like few others I’ve ever heard. “I pulled in to Nazarath, was feeling ’bout half-past dead . . . . “ Yeah, I […]
Yer Friday Funny: An Open Letter to Urinal Operators Everywhere
Men’s public restrooms have urinals. The reason should be obvious. But in case anyone can’t figure it out: it’s kinda due to differences in physical configuration between men and women. However, it seems some of the male gender have “issues” operating those relatively simple devices. Most men are already doing fine. But there are some […]
Sometimes “Joe” Puts One Over On Leadership . . . for a While
In any large organization, there will always be a few malcontents. In that respect, the military services are no different from any other organization. Now during the days of the draft, I could understand why some would have a bad attitude towards the Army – even if I couldn’t agree with it. Hell, I’m not […]
How to Fix the Problem of Stolen Valor at VSOs
This article is a bit long. And it’s probably going to p!ss off a few folks. However, I don’t much care if it does. I’m fed up with a particular problem, and I’m going to vent. And I’m also going to identify a way to fix the problem. Introduction: Stolen Valor (and More) at VSOs […]
Yer Weekend Funny: Bingo! There Goes Your Tenure!
I ran across a little gem today that had escaped me today. It’s by a true American original, the late Frank Zappa. Zappa was a complex guy – fiscally conservative, huge backer of free enterprise, believed in limited government. Yet he famously clashed with conservatives in the Reagan administration, finding some of their efforts theocratic […]
Another Ode to All Military Fakes
Oddman Well, I came upon a odd old man He was wearing a fancy coat And I asked him, tell me what are those medals? This he told me Well son that one is my Silver Star And I got me a Bronze Star or two And I got a Purple Heart, Wings, C-I-B […]
A Cultural Icon Ceases Print
Last week, an American cultural icon ceased print publication. After 60 years, Jet Magazine announced last Wednesday that it was moving to an all-digital business model. It will cease publishing a printed edition. I’ll be the first to admit that Jet wasn’t my “cup of tea”. But I did on occasion look at it – […]
Nigerian Scammer Gets “Punked”
We’ve all seen and heard the Nigerian scam e-mails. In general, they’re of the pattern: “Just send me some (money/merchandise), and I’ll (cut you in on the proceeds from an illicit deal worth many times as much).” Well, a few years ago one man turned the tables on one of those scammers. In this case, […]
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