Build A Better Mousetrap And The World Will Call It Irving

What’s in a name? Shakespeare once said, “A rose planted in manure would still stink” Or something like that. Then again, Einstein quipped: “There are only two infinite things, the universe and human stupidity. And I’m not convinced about the first.” Somewhere in between these two great ideals, the human creature has created a friendly …

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My New, Hi-Tech Digital Aggravation

My phone and I are no longer on speaking terms. Actually, it’s not my whole phone. I can still send texts and listen to podcasts, but my contacts, schedule, and several apps are locked out because my digital assistant is having a hissy fit. If You Want To Hear Me Read This CLICK HERE If …

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The Legend Of The Lone Hyacinth

A long time ago, when the lawless west was being forged by the pioneers, a solitary territorial farmer stood up and screamed, “This sucks. I should have stayed home.”  That man was Rupert J. Snodgrass and he is credited with absolutely nothing. Which is extremely coincidental because he has absolutely nothing to do with this …

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Little Debbie vs The British Baking Show

Let me get one thing perfectly clear, Little Debbie has served my specialty cake needs for my entire life. Why should I subject myself to the humiliation of those TV bakers who make custards from fifty-year-old cognac? Sure, I don’t get to eat what they craft on the British Baking Show, but when you’re looking …

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SWM Looking For… Well Nobody

I’m not sure, but I’m thinking that you might not be able to trust everything you see on the internet. I think some of it might be false. No, I’m not talking about the Russians messing around with elections again, but I think there just might be a foreign power looking to disrupt my happy …

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Get Over It

I must say, this winter has lasted longer than some. Although It has not lasted as long as others. In fact, where I live the latest recorded snowfall is June 2nd 1902. In point of fact I’m glad I wasn’t alive that year. It would’ve been way too depressing. On the other hand, there is something …

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