Daily Archives: January 10, 2005
20 Best Excuses for Missing Work
I was sprayed by a skunk. I tripped over my dog and was knocked unconscious. My bus broke down and was held up by robbers. I was arrested as a result of mistaken identity. I forgot to come back to … Continue reading
Spare the Spanker, Spoil the Wanker
While we admit we have learned very few things during our half-century on this planet one of them is that as weird as we feel sometimes, we are a veritable paragon of moderation and mental health compared to many of … Continue reading
Are Masochists Immune to Torture?
Will Americans allow their military and security services to practice torture? If you asked a mythical representative sampling of Americans "Should police and national security agencies be allowed to use torture?" we are confident the answer would be a resounding … Continue reading
Workingman’s Dead
Helping at times, and watching helpless at others, as our 20-year-old son searches for his first "real" job, his previous renumerative resume consisting exclusively of post-snowstorm shoveling duty and very occasional market research study groups. Our emotions are a mixture … Continue reading