The Lost Settlement of Nog
There's a holiday tradition that frightens me. It's the drinking of egg nog. Humans weren't meant to drink a liquid called nog. nog should be something that you keep in your garage. It should only come out for sealing your driveway or filling in the gaps in your...
The New Business Casual
Today I read that a Japanese apparel company has created the "Pajama Suit." It's a pajama collection that looks like a business suit from the waist up. It comes in men's and women's versions. The cost is $50 (or 4,999 yen). They only ship in Japan at this point,...
Unrelenting Joy
I spend a lot of time in my office in November/December. That's good for you because it means I get more writing done. But I confess, it's not that I'm somehow more dedicated during those months. It's because I don't have access to the TV. You see, this is...
ToFurkey & Other Lies
Thanksgiving is upon us. It's time for overeating, bad football, and endless Black Friday ads. And it's time for vegans and vegetarians to try to convince me that ToFurkey tastes like real turkey. It doesn't. I'm not a fan of plant-based burgers either. And while I...
The Doors That Shant Be Opened
Yesterday, my dog jumped on my lap to deliver urgent news. I was sitting in a recliner and my glasses fell off the top of my head and behind the chair. (An important detail that would necessitate ominous music if this was a British crime drama.) Gizmo's urgent...
Help Me Get Banned
This may come as a surprise, but writing books has NOT made me a billionaire. It hasn't made me a millionaire. It hasn't even made me a thousandaire. However, I have been able to keep my dog in a steady supply of rawhide bones, so he thanks you. So, I've been...