Someone Punch the Reset Button!PatrickFriendsOddPersonalEach week I have coffee with a close friend of mine. The day varies a little from week to week,...
Welcome to the New Look!PatrickBloggingPersonalWordPressI promise that I’m not trying to ask for trouble by introducing a brand new design for this blog on,...
Sapphire CelebrationPatrickFamilyPersonalWhile I’m on the subject of brides and grooms and anniversaries, I’m quite proud to point out that it was...
Double DreamingPatrickLifeOddPersonalIt wasn’t quite a dream within a dream, but it was fairly close. I didn’t sleep well last night. I...
Act Now!PatrickCustomer ServicePet PeevesNormally, receiving a “Final Notice” in the mail indicates that a serious problem has occurred somewhere and usually inspires some quick...
Renters’ AnnoyancesPatrickCustomer ServiceHumorPet PeevesI’m beginning to think my apartment complex must have gotten bored in the past week or so and decided it...
Uncle John: 1925-2009PatrickFamilyObitPersonalI got a call this morning that one of my uncles had passed away. I’ve been pretty fortunate not to...
Why Not Just Walk?PatrickMind BogglingPet PeevesI don’t understand hitchhikers. On my way to take the dog to the vet — and this time I got...
Double StandardsFriendsPet PeevesDouble BookingPatrickDouble StandardsFriendsPet PeevesThis week’s Monday’s Morals question asked about a scenario I found myself in several years ago. I was essentially accused...
Christmas CreepsPatrickEconomyPet PeevesWalk into a Sears store and you might become a bit confused. The retailer typically puts up its Christmas displays...
An Open Letter to TV LandPatrickCablePet PeevesTVTV LandDear TV Land, When I go to your website’s “Online Switchboard” page, I’m immediately asked for my name and email...
On, Not AroundPatrickGrammarPet PeevesI just called a local dermatological clinic after seeing their commercial on TV. No, I’m not trying to get some...
Stunned ReactionsPatrickCelebritiesFriendsPersonalIf you look at the reaction of some Michael Jackson fans, you’d think they lost a family member. Or their...
Sometimes The Truth Does HurtPatrickFriendsPersonalChris, over at Signal 46, published a quote from motivational speaker Jennifer James. This snippet nearly lept off the screen...