For those of you who aren't me…and I've noticed a surprisingly large number of people who aren't.
Think about it Here’s a thought process I’m betting you never considered: Imagine some songwriter waking up in the morning, stretching a bit, then calling out to the world, “Today, I’m going to write a terrible song. I shall force someone to record it, and place it on an album. Then everyone who purchases that …
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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 …
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Questions that don't need answers The question has often been asked; “What Kind of idiot do you think I am??” This question fascinates me, because it implies there are multiple kinds of idiots. In my humble opinion there is only one kind. An idiot is an idiot. i.e. Someone who does idiotic things. Little things, …
My sister My sister loves to go thrift shopping. Frankly, I don’t see the allure of paying money for someone else’s old clothes. If they didn’t want the crap, why should I? I asked her this a while back, and she regaled me with stories of the bargains she got. I can’t deny this. You …
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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, …
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I saw the sign I was driving across town the other day and saw an amazing sign. Okay the sign wasn’t all that amazing. Actually, it was rather ordinary; White background with black block letters. It did have a cute red logo on the bottom. Well, I think the logo was cute, but I didn’t …
Spreading question Here’s a question for the ages; How do you make a peanut butter sandwich? Most people don’t make them right. At this point, another question might be, “Okay, Mr. Ohh!, what’s the right way to make a peanut butter sandwich?” Well, that answer is easy; The way I make it. If you want …
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Highly toxic Did you know that the most highly venomous creature in the world is a snail? More importantly, do you have the slightest interest in what the most venomous creature might be? Well, either way I’m going to continue. It’s my post, and I can do anything I want. Neener, Neener! If you want …
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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
About the librarian... I went to the library this week. Yea, this isn’t a very sideways way to start a post. In fact, if this post was about a trip to the library, I’d skip reading it, and I’m the one who wrote it. Then again, I could say the librarian was very cute, and …
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