If you enjoyed watching reporters and copy editors get into fights, newsrooms at evening papers were the place to be once upon a time. At morning newspapers, many of the reporters have already gone home by the time the copy desk actually takes a look…
Even on days when it is going to be fairly hot by mid-afternoon, the early mornings are pretty close to perfect. As you know, in many parts of the country, humidity can make hot days a challenge regardless of the hour. But here, well, 6…
"Are you feeling all right, sir?" "I'm not sure. A little woozy. I might need to see the stewardess-nurse before we get to Spokane. Could you send her? You know, the cute one." www.adspast.com
The whole issue of whether a married woman takes her husband's last name has been discussed ad nauseum. I would not presume to suggest how you should frame this matter in your own mind. I'm sure you are quite delighted with your opinion on the…
I can certainly see the advantages of doing that. For one thing, you can respond to urgent messages right away. But, of course, not all work-related email is of an uplifting nature. And some people don't wish to pollute their off hours by calling up…
Let's suppose you are hiking or camping far from the high-traffic trails and popular campgrounds. And you come across some beer nestled in a chilly stream, possibly tethered to some vegetation next to the water. Does the rule of "Finder's keepers" apply? No, probably not.…
I have been fortunate enough to be invited to a birthday party that has as its theme the 1998 cult favorite, "The Big Lebowski." Should I elect to go in costume, here are some of the choices: The Dude, Walter, Donny, The Big Lebowski, Brandt,…
One of my pals over in Idaho, Carol Nelson, shared this. A friend on a camping trip was putting in her contacts when a little girl in the group said, "My dad puts stickers in his eyes, too." www.health-questions-explained.com