Studies show that humans have as many as 86,000 thoughts a day. I took an inventory of some of mine and the results weren’t pretty.
Humor
On Mortgage Closings and Teeth Cleanings
Some musings while signing my mortgage closing documents and getting my teeth cleaned today.
Why I’m Selling the Brooklyn Bridge for Crypto
For all the lofty talk about blockchains and massive computer systems so powerful they can’t be hacked, it was disclosed in an Australian court this week that Crypto.com is vulnerable to costly errors of Bulgarians with names like Dimitar or Yordanka whose Excel skills are possibly more lacking than mine.
If you’re attracted to cryptocurrencies, I’ve got an alternative asset you might want to consider.
Sally Field and “The Flying Nun”
An article about Sally Field made me nostalgic for some of the zany television shows from the 60s and 70s. To Field’s eternal embarrassment, she starred in one of them.
Jackie Mason and My Comedy Career
Jackie Mason was my favorite comedian. His passing Saturday night prompted me to reflect on his comedy career – and mine.
Why I Hate (and Love) Verizon
There is no company I despise more than Verizon. Here’s why I’m likely to forever remain a customer.
Motown Mike Duggan’s Champagne Tastes
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan revealed last week that he is a politician with champagne tastes and standards. Here’s some other initiatives Duggan’s planning as part of his planned “Detroit – Nothing But The Best” image rebranding campaign.
Welcoming Matt and Kelly Stafford to L.A.
I’m delighted that Detroit Lions quarterback Matt Stafford and his wife Kelly are decamping for L.A. to join the Rams football family. Life in La La Land is going to take some cultural and culinary adjustments, and as a former Detroiter myself I’ve graciously prepared a primer to ease their transition.
Why I Became Yvan Cournoyer
My contrarian take on the Massachusetts-born wife of Alex Baldwin fashioning herself as Señorita Hilaria.
A Tale of Two Colonoscopies
Why I will never again drink a can of chocolate Ensure.