For those of you who aren't me…and I've noticed a surprisingly large number of people who aren't.
No so quotable quotes “Of all sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest are these, ‘We’re out of Toilet Tissue!!!’” No, this isn’t the famous quote by John Greenleaf Whittier, but it should be. I mean his, “It might have been,” shows regret, and melancholy. But it’s not the saddest thing ever. As far …
Continue reading When Regret Meets Humor: Exploring Life’s ‘What Might Have Been’
Colorful history In 1912 the first electric traffic light was installed in Cleveland, Ohio. Wow! That’s a great bit of trivia. But I’m betting you don’t really care all that much. Actually, I don’t care all that much either. So, we’re all in the same boat. However, there is a point to all this nonsense, …
Continue reading The Truth About Traffic Signals: Stop, Go, and Confusion
Boy am I posting a bunch this month. I've been interviewed again. This time it's about laughter at the world. Take a listen or watch. But don't take my watch. I need it Audio link: https://mitzithinkinc.podbean.com/e/lta-laughing-at-yourself-and-the-world-wsg-chris-otcasek YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/hOrdFCw1mnI
May 4 2025 was World Laughter Day, and I completely forgot about it. Well, to honor the day very late Cabot and Ostello post. This was not written by Abbot and Costello But I think you'll enjoy it. Sorry ti inturupt, but you have to press play or you won't be able to hear it.
Happy New Year!! It’s a new year! Time for new beginnings, new improvements, new pet lizards. (not my idea) Also, if your pets are anything like mine, new wounds. Let me tell you Wonder-Dog really gets antsy in this wet spring weather. He’s starting to agree with the cat and rabbit that things are better …
Continue reading The Case for an April New Year: A Humorous Take
War is heck War is Hell! The constant battles, the dreams lost, the heartache, the lousy toilets. It’s all so terrible. Also, there’s just no end to it. The conflict seems to rage forever. Even if you’re victorious, the scars will be with you for a lifetime. At times, you lose focus, and no longer …
Let's talk TV I admit I don’t watch much, but television is nuts. Seventeen minutes of every hour of television is ads. Commercials are okay. Some of my best comedic material comes from the silly slogans and jingles. I have no problem with advertisements. BUT… If you want to hear me read this Press Play …
Continue reading Take A Pill… But Not Necessarily Right For You!!
What's going on An interesting thing has been happening lately. I keep getting phone calls from folks who want to buy my house. Now, I never asked if anyone wanted to buy my house. It’s not on the market as far as I know. In point of fact, I live in my house, and would …
A question of pie I was watching a documentary about octopuses last week. Yes, I said octopuses not octopi. According to my college son, who in majoring in marine biology, this is the correct plural. So, don’t argue with me. This time I actually know what I’m talking about. So there. If you want to …
I don't agree Comedian, Bobcat Goldthwait, is known to say, “Pets are our friends, but they can’t pick you up at the airport.” I emphatically disagree with this statement. No, for all the smart-alecks out there, I don’t believe they can pick you up at the airport. So there! But on the other hand, wouldn’t …
Continue reading If I Could Talk To The Animals… I’d Sure Give Them A Piece Of My Mind!!
Mr. Ohh!'s Sideways View 