Never talk to Democrats, kids. Even IF they offer you toys…

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…a number of the kids who came around that Halloween were from low-income families. Two poor kids came knocking at my place and yelled “Trick or Treat!”

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Here’s the thing. Back when I was married, we had a house with a magic hole in the wall.

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“Why is everybody wearing blue jeans, black sleeveless t-shirts, leather vests, chaps, and driving Harleys?”

I grinned at the irony of the answer.

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“So”, and I knew I was in trouble “if somebody rips my arm off, I’ll be stronger?”

“Okay”, I conceded. “That which does not kill nor dismember us can only make us stronger.”

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[ AP : STORY ]  It’s nice when the government writes this stuff FOR me: “…schools should only close this fall if large numbers of students have swine flu…” Or if the teacher’s union says so… If you can quantify “large numbers”, please click whatever ad shows up here–> (If not, please click twice) Thanks [...]

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… Georgia Jagger is modeling those JEANS, not a blouse: As an American, I’m not legally allowed to make this joke until her 18th birthday, so unless you’re European, don’t laugh at this observation ’til next year: Can’t wait ’til she does an ad for shoes… If you’re as disgusted with me as I am, [...]

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…probably means I’m not trying hard enough.  The feedback from yesterday’s Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel piece was 100% positive. You might accuse me of blowing my own horn by reproducing some of the nicer comments here.  My only defense is “Well, yeah.  Duh.”: Finally, at last, an entertaining community columnist writer! Great job – looking forward to [...]

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I’m filling in for Mr. Fischer today, so either: – Write your OWN Daily Scoff; or – Go read what I wrote on the big guy’s Franklin Now / This Just In blog Incidentally, I spotted my shadow this morning, so you’re in for at least six more weeks of scoffing. Starting tomorrow… If you’re [...]

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Wii do. But we don’t. [ Story : CrunchGear ]  Even the gun-banning, funny-talkin’ Australians and Europeans are embracing Sega’s new gun shell for the Wii: But you can’t get one in the U.S. Maybe one day you will, but I’m guessing it’ll be bright orange with a big banner that pops out the top [...]

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