Many of the adages I grew up with were misleading. Some were merely confusing. But others, if followed literally, would…
Miscellaneous
Sex and Other French Oddities
With an obstinacy that would put an exceptionally stubborn child to shame, my brain refuses to learn foreign languages. Teachers…
Elbow Grease
When I was a child, and even into my youth and young-adulthood, many people extolled the virtues of elbow grease.…
Approbation Inflation
Is it my imagination or does our society suffer from approbation inflation? I’m not talking about the “Good job!” some…
Watching Stuff
Have you ever sat somewhere—a coffee shop, waiting room, or any other public space—when a total stranger asked you if…
Spam, Inglorious Spam
One of the great many things that baffles me is why some types of spam still exist. I’m not talking…
Gyms and Health Clubs: How to tell the difference
A question that undoubtedly plagues your mind is what is the difference between gyms and health clubs. This is probably…
Starbucks Rules
I am a frequent Starbucks customer. That’s because I like strong coffee, particularly espresso. To my taste, the flavour of…
First Time
I often wonder who thought of performing certain activities for the first time. Or, rather, not so much who thought of them, but why he or she did.