A Mother of a Holiday
Some people don’t sweat the small stuff, I’ve opted to go them one better and not sweat any stuff, be it big, small, medium, or any size in between. I like to think of it as a "philosophy", but it’s really just pure unadulterated laziness. It was this very laziness that left me high and dry a few Mother’s Days back.
Don’t ask me how a man forgets that he must offer up compensatory damages in the form of a gift for impregnating his wife. I cannot conjure up a plausible explanation for this happening, I just know it does. I have a calendar, in fact, I have three calendars within s...continue reading
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To Kiss or Not To Kiss
7.Dec 2007
That news item that early morning captured my attention whole sale and pinned...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Writing Contests
7.Dec 2007
Publishers are swamped by submissions. Some publishers and literary agents get ...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Debt-life
7.Dec 2007
Money may be the root of all evil, but lack of it isn’t far behind, and massive...read
The rise and rise of Ellen Page
6.Dec 2007
Ellen Page is without question the woman of the moment in Hollywood right now. ...read
Between a Rock and a Heart Place
6.Dec 2007
Screw Geoffrey Chaucer. Not for his poetry, quite honestly, I don’t think I’ve ...read
Halle Berry burns at the box office
6.Dec 2007
Buried deep within the embers of grief, a spark of friendship ignites in relati...read
Girls Aloud or Girls Alone?
6.Dec 2007
Despite having fame, wealth, beauty and a hugely successful pop career, the mem...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Elder Blues
6.Dec 2007
Fads in mental health diagnoses come and go. Something called Existential Neuro...read
Heath Ledger: The Hollywood dream that turned to tragedy
6.Dec 2007
With just 96 cents in his pocket and a twinkle in his eye a teenage Heath Ledge...read
For the love of logos
6.Dec 2007
For the love of reading! Logophilia is a lovely word. Try to roll it around in ...read
October Load
6.Dec 2007
I don’t watch much TV. There are people out there who would say that sentence a...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Sanctity of Life
6.Dec 2007
Life of any sort, of course, is a scientific marvel, a complexity that deserves...read
Dear Santa (Redoux)
6.Dec 2007
Please give my best to the Mrs. and all your cool elvy guys and gals! I hope th...read
BRAD PITT DEFIES MEDIA WITH GOODWILL
6.Dec 2007
WE HAVE SO MUCH MONEY WE SEND IT AWAY FORGET ABOUT OUR OWN BACKYARD...read
'Bee Movie' creates a buzz
6.Dec 2007
Bees have been woefully neglected by Hollywood since the birth of feature-lengt...read
Nayo's African Dreams
6.Dec 2007
Nayo is a proud young African woman, whose soulful tones and heartfelt narrativ...read
Lue's Little Joke Store!
6.Dec 2007
Life for me before 1968 was anything but a lot of laughs. It was Georgia, what ...read
Festive Enchantment with a twist
6.Dec 2007
While other films, notably ‘Shrek’ and its sequels, have poked fun at the tradi...read
Duran Duran’s pop Massacre
6.Dec 2007
Back in an era style forgot, when leg warmers, puffball skirts and crimped hair...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Christmas
6.Dec 2007
Carols and bells are incessant. Shoppers riot in stores for the latest gimmicks...read
Okay, Now ... Just Breathe
6.Dec 2007
The carbon police are coming for you. Yes, you....read
An Open Letter To The Dalai Lama
6.Dec 2007
In it's chaotic history, one of the most enlightened moments that our American ...read
The BRA-SNAP Heard 'Round the World!
6.Dec 2007
I don't want your vote. I don't want your money. I want your attention for abo...read
Mother is the Word for God
6.Dec 2007
I am going to be a father very soon, and I am excited. I am nervous about a cou...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Gang Phobia
6.Dec 2007
America has a long history of gangsters, leaders of gangs that form in economic...read
Republicans DROPPING Like FLYS!
6.Dec 2007
With all its gadflies (and their cash) The Grand Old Party must feel like they'...read
Suitable For Framing
5.Dec 2007
A painter lets it all hang out for his art...read
Should The US Evict The UN?
5.Dec 2007
It’s worth it, even if all The UN can claim is that they stopped most of mankin...read
I SHOULDA SHOT PAULY SHORE!
5.Dec 2007
(It might have saved The Comedy Store! Normally, I do not advocate any kind of ...read
Celebration of The Independence Day: LET’S HAVE FUN!!!
5.Dec 2007
These words mean "FREEDOM! Once Freedom, Freedom Forever!". It was one of symbo...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: External Identity
5.Dec 2007
The idea is to define who you are to those around you by using unique clothing,...read
Moody Mahmoud Vacations in NYC!
5.Dec 2007
The scruffy President of Iran arrived Sunday to visit The Big Apple and speak a...read
Politicians GONE WILD!
5.Dec 2007
Democrats get away with sex scandals, Republicans get away with money
scandals...read
5TH BEST THING EVER! (AFTER SEX!)
5.Dec 2007
I love riveting books, windy days, kitties, and Peace on Earth! But these pleas...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Atheists are Evil
5.Dec 2007
It’s time for me to come out of a dark closet. I am a proud non-believer, a bet...read
Ding Dong...The ROVE Is GONE!
5.Dec 2007
How far up the bush do you have to prune to find the rotten parts?...read
The story of the Islamic Rage boy and other rage boys in the world
5.Dec 2007
Rage is a funny thing in humans, it makes you forget the boundaries of civilise...read
If you want independence, then you need to make a better case than a vague and limp “it sounds like
5.Dec 2007
Scotland's idea of independence is ill thought out and needs to have much more ...read
THE TENUOUS TAR BABY IN IRAQ!
5.Dec 2007
A fictional political fable.
( I had a dream in which Uncle Remus told me…and Joel Chandler Harris, this wild story about the terrorists and Uncle Sam. My acknowledgements, as well as my compliments to Georgia's esteemed Mr. Harris.)&...read
Of Mice and Men and their Wars and Businesses
5.Dec 2007
While reading a book Every Man a Tiger by Tom Clancy (ISBN-10: 0399144935) on General Horner, the Air Component Commander of during Operation Desert Storm, I came across this statement: “When a general goes to war, he needs a staff function. And if he wan...read
‘ I AM WHO I AM BECAUSE OF MY DAD! ’
5.Dec 2007
(In the hoisted-on his-own-petard Dept:)
Is there better way to expose the truth about our leader than to use his own words to reveal what’s behind the curtain at Boobs R Us? It’s not The Wizard of Oz; it’s George Bush, Jr. ...read
Mayor of London! Surely eccentricity has its limits?
5.Dec 2007
When I was knee high to a pea plant, I started getting interested in politics (in a vain hope to sound intelligent when trying to pick up birds). My mother told me a quote which still sticks to my mind, she said: "Son, you will be torn between two feeling...read
Is smoking going up in Smoke
5.Dec 2007
I don’t know why our Indian Government is after smokers ! Poor chaps. Some years back, the Finance Minister was so wild with these fellows that he kept increasing the duty on cigarettes year a...read
The Last Funny guy!
5.Dec 2007
The Last Funny guy!
Sure, we had lots of 'em back in '07, but not so much now!
Or:
The Day The Funny Died!
Remember when it was OK to laugh?
Or:
Maybe Geor...read
Great American Dumb Ideas: Christian Sunday school
5.Dec 2007
In the beginning: In the beginning, we are all children; we all start out as wide-eyed, gullible, trusting children to be molded by the grown-ups. And what they want is people like themselves, people speaking the same language with the same beliefs, habit...read
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Great American Dumb Ideas: Christian Sunday school
In the beginning: In the beginning, we are all children; we all start out as wide-eyed, gullible, trusting children to be molded by the grown-ups. And what they want is people like themselves, people speaking the same language with the same beliefs, habit...
With a grain of piquant salt: Ancient Assyrians Alive!
I nearly fell out of my chair when I stumbled over a tiny piece of news about the fact that August 7th is declared as the Memorial Day for Assyrian Martyrs. Assyrians? Surely somebody is pulling my leg or its April fool’s day. Assyrians as a people died o...
Random Thoughts
(As far as launching laugh-seeking missles go, I've probably had my share. Most were calculated and precisely aimed, but I'm not always that lucky. Sometimes these nutty concepts just bang right into my poor punkin' haid! It's my own fault that I end up w...
HOGWASH Fatigue!
(Just tell our politicians to shut up!)
This commentary is dedicated to Mr. Brian Lamb, U.S. Navy (Ret) and his esteemed colleagues at CSPAN for posing an outstanding question (How has war fatigue affected you?) to begin their signatu...
Time To Haunt Bush Junior!
(Maybe, it’s past time)
I hate war! There I said it. And there’s nothing anyone can say that will change how I feel! Now, with thousands and thousands and thousands and thousands of deaths during President Bush’s que...
Great American Dumb Ideas: Prohibition
Americans can’t claim any special ability in thinking up dumb stuff. However, we do have a talent for carrying a dumb idea to the extreme.
In the beginning
When something bothers, hurts, or scares us, prohibition immediately co...
The Ten Most Irritating Things Men Do During Sex!
(Or trying to get it!)
In the interest of fair play, let’s all concede that men have tormented women since time began! Why should half of our world’s population continue to be annoyed with no payback? Let’s shine a light o...
Freedom of Choice
When freedom of choice becomes sensory overload . . .
Stop the Violence
Which are more dangerous: sharks or video games?
Stay out of the Sudanese bear pit, Prime Minister.
If the people who are directly impacted by or are related to the Sudanese don't care, I see no reason why the UK should be involved in Darfur.
Poor Poor Paris
Paris Hilton going to jail. I love it. It could be a movie. It could be a comedy, horror, cult classic, or even a porn. Can you imagine a prison rape scene with Paris? Three big girls get tiny little Paris and have their way with her. I wonder what Paris is going to look like in a jumpsuit.
Binge and Splurge
I believe I can fly . . .
NASA to Seek Gay Astronauts for Mission to Mars
NASA has set a 30-year timeline for when it expects to land on the surface of Mars.
However, one particular issue that up till now has been a taboo topic, is the sexual desires of its crew.
One potential solution has NASA turning to the gay community.
You Gotta Have Faith
It's a contest of aging champion vs. upstart contender when two religions meet in a heavyweight battle.
Here's my analysis of the upcomin fight . . .
Caesar, Bono, And A Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Is it possible that the 23rd cut is deeper than the first?
Great American Dumb Ideas: Disneyism
In the 1920s, Walt Disney started a uniquely American religious cult that I call Disneyism. It has never stopped growing.
Everybody loves and supports democratic reform revolutions, yes? NO!
Can Saudi Arabia be reformed by petitions? Nope
One More Cup of Coffee Before I Go
Behold . . . the wonders of scientific ingenuity
Luf at Large 18
During the recent air show at Avalon, near Melbourne in Australia, the pilot of a C27, a modernised G222 troop transport aircraft designed in Italy, did a low level barrel roll. Just as well he had no Army parachutists hanging out of the back of the aircr...
PAIN? ISN'T YOUR NAME 'DOLS'
No, there is no spelling mistake in the title. It is very much ‘dols’ and not ‘dolls’. And surely you would very much like to know what a DOLS is. ...
Impeachment & President George W. Bush & Impeachment: An Introduction
President George W. Bush has committed offenses which are injuries to the American society, and especially to American democracy, the system of government our Founding Fathers created. Among the President's offenses are the "initiation and continuation of the Iraq war,"[iii] the authorization of warrantless wiretapping, and authorizing the use of torture on detainees.
Might As Well Face It You're Addicted to . . . Everything!
No less an authority than George Bush recently declared that the entire nation was "addicted" to oil. From a Republican viewpoint, you might excuse the President from engaging in a bit of political hyperbole. From a Democratic standpoint, the President ga...
Masterpiece Mixtape - Midnight Radio
Think all rock musicals suck? You obviously haven't seen 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'!
Israel Still Practicing 'Bunker Busting'
Israel Still Practicing 'Bunker Busting'
The Israeli Air Force is still practicing its 'bunker-buster' techniques over the Mediterranean as well as over Israeli airspace. Six F15i's, a 707 tanker and an EC2 Hawkeye were ...
No Lender Be!
I am sure you have lent something or other, some time or other to somebody or other, during your lifetime. Have all the lent out items come back to you? Very unlikely. Some would seldom return to you.
On several occasions ...
Luf at Large 16
Western countries and the UK, the US in particular, seem no have absolutely no notion as to how the Middle East operates. The case of 15 British sailors and Marines is a classic example as to how not to conduct diplomacy. The 15 accidentally...
THE GREAT PLAYWRIGHT
Have any of your jokes, given out in a social party, backfir...
Baseball, Apple Pie and . . .
Baseball and excess. What could be better?
Luf at Large 15
Etihad Airlines have just commenced direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Sydney. The first landing in Sydney was not a great success. Coming in to land the A340-500 overshot the taxiway off the main 34-left runway and the aircraft had to potter along to the end of the runway before turning in towards the international terminal. Poor Sydney Airport aircraft controller inadvertently left his microphone open and was heard to say. "Bloody hell. Here it comes, another bloody Sunday driver". Perhaps he was not amused? Another comment was. "Where the hell is he going, the Opera House?"
Masterpiece Mixtape - Lover, You Should've Come Over
In 1994, a musician named Jeff Buckley released his debut album. Though unsuccescful at the time, it's now regarded as a modern classic. This week, Masterpiece Mixtape takes a look at 'Grace'.
Great American Dumb Ideas: Teleligion
Television religion is a hugely profitable American business.
Organizations like Focus on the Family and the 700 Club beg and wheedle millions of dollars from Americans each year. They pay few taxes because Americans can't seem to rea...
With a grain of piquant salt: Its media, Jim, but not as we know it.
The traditional media is evolving, but how?
The Reincarnation Theory
Do you believe in reincarnation of souls and a new physical life on the Earth after your current life? Well, nearly 80% of our population in India do believe in the cycle of births and rebirths; and...
Working in England
Most of what I am going to talk about here will concern my part-time job I had with an English online company for pretty much the whole year of 2006. This was one of the most positive experiences in my whole life, so prepare for an enthusiatic article.
Random Rants
"I will take my medication . . . I will take my medication . . ."
Exchange Deal for U.S. and Australia?
This is a suggestion that Australians might like to consider. Perhaps it might be possible to do an exchange deal with the US. The US will get Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Australia will get Guantanamo detainee David Hicks in return. Australians will no doubt consider this a good deal.
Do horses have a sense of humor?
They do, according to me. I cannot say for sure if they indulge in this game with other horses but certainly they display it in full measure with the human beings especially the novice riders, as&nbs...
Roses Are Red . . .
Hallmark's got new cards, For those times when you're stuck, For cancer, depression and rehab, Hey, WTF?
Oooops...
A case of oops. Boeing 777 landed at Canberra Airport, a very unusual event in its own right.
Upon touching down the aircraft blew a tyre making a mess all along Canberra's brand new runway extensions.
Canberra Tower: E991, you just blew a tyre. Do you need assistance?
E991: Negative on the assistance, but someone better get a large broom to clean up the mess that I have just made all along your nice new shiny runway.
Canberra Tower: Yeh, thanks for that.
English Politeness and Manners
English people are famous all over the world for their politeness. This article is about my own experience with this phenomenon, and I can only confirm their reputation: the English are the most polite group of people I have ever met.
Masterpiece Mixtape - (Looking for) The Heart of Saturday Night
Masterpiece Mixtape continues this week with a look at an experimental jazzman forever on the edge of fame; Tom Waits.
I dare you to do this!
This week's offering asks us all who are we willing to be in a world that changes day to day, and are we capable of changes for the better, or the worse?
The Soliloquists
What will you do when you have nothing to do for a few hours or when you are bored to death, not knowing how to spend the next couple of hours? Most of the time, you will get out and go for a walk. Some times walking can be monot...
BLACK ON BLACK CRIME A DISGRACE TO FREEDOM
What kind of life is there for blacks among blacks when people are lost in a maze of deception? They do not understand Martin Luther King, Jr. did not set them free to self-destruct.
KEEP ON ROCKIN'
Keep on rockin' . . . because what else are you going to do?
Up and About: In My Defense
One of the few fervent supporters of this column (just kidding, I guess there are millions and millions of fans, but they are all timid in expressing their comments and idea) and a person whose opinion I hold quite dearly, has told me last week that my column is turning gloomier and gloomier and that I am exhibiting less of my proverbial sense of humor and more of my less proverbial aggressiveness.
The New Trends
The New Trends. The world has been on a "trend change" mode for centuries. Such changes don't come about overnight but in small doses over a period of time.
A Godfather's History of Cursing by Joe Harless
As my friends start to become parents, my wife and I have started to attend social gatherings put on for their small children. We find ourselves as the honored guests at birthday parties and play dates, sometimes arranged by mothers who send out email inv...
Up & About: Meet the Boss
In this number, we will be referring to all sorts of meetings with the bosses and the different types of bosses you are likely to encounter. We are, of course, referring to bosses that are in your possession and that belong to the organization you work in...
Travel Review
It is interesting to watch the total US military paranoia at Guantanamo Bay NAS. On the US side of one particular closed and barricaded gate, numerous heavily armed US Marines with dogs and other paraphernalia were busy at it, their weapons all aimed at the 'enemy'. The 'enemy' on the other side consisted of one Cuban soldier, sitting on a deck chair, smoking a large cigar. Ah indeed, US taxpayer's dollars at work.
What Do You Drink?
The following is an account of the observations I made of British people and their attitude towards drinking alcohol.
Great Drinking Songs (Will Neil Young Remember?)
Are closet Bon Jovi fans loitering in a pub near you?
The Grand Ceasefire
THE GRAND CEASEFIRE
Prodigies are born only once in a while and they are identified right in the Primary school level itself. But Mona, a Baby class kid, was spotted out not for her brainpower but for her talkativeness in ...
The New Global Epidemic
Climate change? Bird flu? These problems are nothing compared with the latest global pandemic . . .
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