The weather in Wisconsin is great. Except for the winters. They can be kind of long. The cold generally starts in October, then gains momentum in November and December. You’re sad that fall is over but you’ve got the holidays to distract you. So, it’s not that bad. Yet. New Year’s Day […]
Gary Scott
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OK. I don’t have kids. But I like kids. And I was one once. So this qualifies me to have an opinion on this subject. I always find it strange that people with kids find it necessary to first clarify “You don’t have kids” before they bore me with a story […]
I find it ironic that I’ll intentionally subject myself to an hour and a half at the gym but become utterly exasperated if I have to get off the couch and walk across the living room for the TV remote.
Does it seem odd to anyone else that the song chosen for a promo in last night’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship Game was sung by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay? I wasn’t good enough to play college ball but I know enough to understand that both “chainsmoking” and “cold play” are antithetical to the […]
Two very similar-looking bottles. Dramatically different uses. What would be worse: a mouthful of Dial soap or a splash of mouthwash across the nethers?
It seems Facebook has become has become a fog of white noise, unsubstantiated opinions, and useless information – dare I say, mis-information. I’ve unconciously developed some survival mechanisms to cut through. You might find these policies helpful to your daily navigation through this cesspool. Whenever you see a post that […]
Is it just me or does Steve Bannon, President Trump’s Chief Political Advisor, look like he just came down off of a four day whiskey bender? I think so. But, I thought maybe I was alone in my opinion until an acquaintance of mine (a professional comic) wrote a funny […]
Why are the passengers so angry at their emergency exit doors on American Airlines planes?
Drywall hanging is a tedious, messy, and largely unrewarding process. Until it’s done. Completion is thoroughly satisfying. But every step of the way up to the point of completion will be a war of willpower. It will test your resolve. The half-finished walls will keep staring at you defying you […]
In the spirit of the holidays and in remembrance of one of my favorite writer/directors in Hollywood history, John Hughes, I’m going to list my favorite twelve quotes from the movie Christmas Vacation. It wouldn’t be Christmas without watching this movie at least once. 12. Clark: You can’t see the line, […]
A lot of people have asked me, “What’s up with the name of your blog?” And to them I respond, “It’s not what you think.” I haven’t read the John Irving novel “The World According to Garp” nor have I seen the movie of the same name, except in bits and […]
Did you ever find yourself in an uncomfortable situation where you were in a semi-crowded area but knew you had to, how shall we say, release some pressure? You get a slight twinge down below the equator but think you can safely bleed off the top 30 or 40% without […]
Ok, I’m in the process of migrating my blog from Tumblr to WordPress. It hasn’t been as smooth and swimming as I’d hoped. All this DNS and widget stuff has really gotten my hamster wheel spinning. And the wheel is squeaking a lot and is annoying a lot of people. Please […]
Sometimes I ponder things. The order of the universe and such. It became strikingly evident to me that it’s a good thing all beings on earth don’t have the same habits nor share the same intelligence level. I think it’s part of the divine plan. For instance, no one would […]
Sunday, April 17 OK. I’ve been in Vegas for a couple days. I learned that water in Las Vegas is about $42 a gallon. So, my challenge, despite my best intentions, has been postponed. I’ll only spend just so much for water. $42 for a 15 cent item just doesn’t […]
Introduction I’m starting a 30 day hydration challenge. Every day, I have to drink one gallon of water. That’s 128 ounces… sixteen cups… four f’ing quarts! That’s a lot of water. I want to try this to see if the discipline helps me pay closer attention to my dietary intake […]
This just in: snowflake captured on Racine woman’s pubes.
I bought a new alternator today. Or I should say, I had one installed in my car today. My car again runs just like it should. I feel like I’ve made a major upgrade. I think what I did is incredible. Now the lights don’t slowly dim, the radio stays […]
I went and saw Star Wars The Force Awakens tonight. It was good – really damned satisfying to watch. Entertaining I’d even say. I do have a few thoughts after watching however. These are mere nitpicks about a really good movie, but were things that came to my awareness as […]