Bus Driving Messengers of Doom
A while back, I told you about the bag of poo someone left in front of my house. Based on the timing, I suspected it had something to do with my Tales From a Roundabout stories, which poke fun at my hometown. My theory was that I had offended someone. My wife's...
My Version of Fantasy Football
Some of my friends are starting a fantasy football league. I haven't played for a few years, so I'm thinking about getting back in the game so to speak. This means that I will be the coach, GM, and owner of a virtual football team. This virtual "team" will consist of...
When a Call is Just a Call
Yesterday, I had a call scheduled at 2:00 PM. Just a few minutes before 2, the person emailed me in a panic, wanting to know where the Zoom link was. After a year of working from home, the whole world is conditioned to think that a "call" means a video meeting. He...
Somebody Wants to Blackmail Me
I suppose it was inevitable. I've heard about these blackmail emails that people have been getting. Someone emails you and claims they have control of your computer and if you don't send them money to their Bitcoin wallet, they are going to spill your private life all...
UFOs and Parachute Pants
There has been a lot of talk about UFOs in the news this past week, due to the release of previously classified information by the U.S. Government. It has people sharing all kinds of crazy ideas. Including me. I have a theory about this release. It might sound like a...
Please Continue to Hold
The phrase, "all representatives are busy. Please continue to hold" is stuck in my brain. So is a relentlessly cheerful/uplifting song that's being played on a loop through my phone's speakers. As I write this, I've been on hold with the IRS for just a few minutes shy...