Archive for the ‘Humor’ Category

I Hope You’re Happy, Mr. Mumford

I don’t know her but I guess I just didn’t picture the two of you ending up together. Not that I ever took time out of my own life to picture you or something.

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February Done Right

I will go to great lengths to ward off the February blahs. In years past, I have decorated my home with tropical flourishes, distracted myself with games and group trips, tried to embrace winter with snowmobiling and “Doctor Zhivago” weekends. I have done all I can think to do, and February still comes… and stays. [...]

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It’s a Great Time to be a Guy Part III: the Cool-Down

He felt they were speaking directly to him. Obviously, they had noticed him and, in their own subtle, feminine way, they were inviting him to approach.

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It’s a Great Time to Be a Guy, Part II: the Warm-Up

“The situation under discussion bears few distinguishing characteristics from that of the historical reality of pre-war Poland.” (Duh.)

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#NewNebraskaSlogan and a New Rhetoric for the Midwest

Like any good loyalist, I’m perfectly willing to laugh when we’re making fun of ourselves, but I can’t stand to hear mockery from outside.

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Enjoy Your Flight

One can never be too prepared for flying; after all, regulations tend to vary from day to day and it is important to remain a step ahead of any changes in order to guarantee a smooth and enjoyable flight.

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Harbinger of Spring

Seasonal musings from an existentialist caveman in the city.

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Welcome to Adolescence

Population: You, and billion other zitty, hormonal folks who seem to have lost the hems of their skirts.

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Border Crossing

It is incredibly cold inside but I resist putting on my sweater. Something, something… “the right to bare arms”… After all, I don’t want them to think that I am trying to hide something. I have nothing to hide. No way. Not me.

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Ten Things I Learned at the App Store

When Apple announced the opening of their App Store for Mac, I was excited: my first personal exposure to this wonderful world of Angry Birds and Urban Spoon. Here’s what I’ve learned so far.

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