A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.
B is for Backup: always look in your rear view mirror first.
C is for Caddy: part of computer that holds a coffee cup.
D is for Defrag: a popular dance in the 1920’s.
E is for Email: post office talk for express mail.
F is for Folder: before I [...]
Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the negative energy of a certain disruptive person from your life, or from your mind, if the person in question has moved on? Consider the cleansing (and giggle-inspiring) effect of Voodoo Munchies.
Beginning now, whenever you need to deal with this person or the dirty bathtub ring [...]
Joseph Yakel was born and raised in New York’s Capital region, and calls this place home. His travels have taken him far and wide, but it’s his hometown surroundings that serve as a backdrop for his writing. He’s recently published three books, and thinks his blend of history and humor shine a bright spotlight on [...]
Imagine my surprise when I went to Jamaica a few years ago and learned that I do, indeed, have an accent. You see, unlike my paternal grandmother, I don’t stretch the word “cornbread” into four syllables. She might say, “Here. Have ye some co-orn-bray-ed;” whereas I might say, “You want some corn-bread?” See? Two syllables [...]
We all know the Internet is a great tool for finding out information and sharing knowledge. But as a human sometimes sitting at a computer all day can get quite tedious, especially if it is your job 5 days a week. This feeling can be compounded by other problems in one’s personal life, and the [...]
I feel now is the perfect time to address the conflict service-members face when balancing between what they feel are infringements upon their civil liberties cast down by their president.
I have never been one to get involved with inter-service rivalries because I have always felt we must remain, “We band of brothers” and support and [...]
We live in a world of widgets. People manufacture, distribute, and sell them. You name it, they’re doing it. I have a friend who is a toilet paper salesman. God bless him. It’s an honorable job and my butt and I give him a two ply thumbs up thank you butt it’s not something I, [...]
Voltaire said, “God is a comedian playing to an audience afraid to laugh.” Translated, if you’re a tight ass, there’s a two drink minimum to read this article.
Let me just say, I believe in God but like many, I’ve questioned His existence. Most people will say the reason they doubt God’s existence is because, “If [...]
Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident of the Alaska Zoo since 1983. The Zoo recently decided that Maggie needs nicer quarters, more attention, and a treadmill. She weighs 9,100 pounds and does not get enough exercise, especially during the long Alaskan winter months.
Alaska Zoo officials debated this past year about whether [...]
Can’t Get There From Here
Juneau is the capital of Alaska, but did you know that you cannot drive there from anywhere?
You can fly into Juneau or you can take a ferry to Juneau, but you can’t actually drive there. There are no roads into Juneau. Can you imagine not being able to drive to the [...]