Topical Insights for May #1

Politics:Defense Secretary Robert Gates got choked up while addressing cadets at West Point.  Meanwhile, Hillary Clinton teared up while addressing the graduates of Hogwarts. Many are wondering if exhaustion is setting in for the Presidential candidates.  Barack Obama looks so tired, he just picked up support from conservative voters who Read more…

Knock On This

I hope you like this column. You may not, because I didn’t knock on wood, which is customary when hoping for something. I believe this tradition started with the first Jehovah’s Witness, who hoped his neighbor was home and then knocked on his door. That neighbor answered, and a trend Read more…

Under Pressure

At some point in the past few years, I apparently convinced a few people that I’m dependable and responsible. I’ve of course always had those traits, but they usually deal with returning rental videos on time or shoving expired milk to the back of the fridge so it’s safely out Read more…

Topical Insights for March #2

Two sisters in Virginia sold an Illinois-shaped corn flake on eBay for $1,350.  Since the girls are blonde, they'll now try to sell their Wyoming-shaped Chex Mix.   More and more truckers are slowing down to save fuel.  They're also slowing down because their final destination is New Jersey, and Read more…