The Junk Drawer

Here’s a sampling of some of my most popular stories. These will give you a good idea of what you’ll find in The Drawer. Hope you enjoy them!

Adventures in Tech Support: When your 82-Year-Old Father Wants to be on the Bleeding Edge of Technology: The story that started it all. After sending around my humor pieces to friends and family only, I finally listened to them when they told me to share my writing with the world. Note: It’s a long read, about magazine article length. The rest are shorter, but for this one you might want to grab a cup of coffee and settle in.

Pop Goes the Weasel! Now Shut the Hell Up: Story about my hatred for the ice cream man and his noisy truck. Warning: Contains video of actual truck blaring a song you will not be able to get out of your head for a day. Continue at your own risk.

Round and Round We Go: I’m directionally-challenged and it’s embarrassing. Here’s how I got lost two tenths of a mile from my house.

My Punishment for Flying First-Class: I flew first-class
once in my life, and only for the first half of my trip. Huh? Read about how I went from luxury service to travel torture at the hands of my airline.

You Couldn’t Pay Me to Do That Again: Grade school horrors. Read it and weep.

My Boob Tube Can Beat Up Your Boob Tube:  And on the seventh day, God said "Let there be HDTV."

I Have Superhero Powers: You’ll be amazed at my prowess. And jealous, too, if you hate business meetings.

Run! Run for your Lives!: How I saved my cat and me from certain death. Warning: Contains photo of big disgusting bug.

Food That Looks Like Stuff: A couple years ago I noticed what looked like a smiley face on an overly-seasoned snack chip.That curious discovery led to an endless search for other food that looks like stuff.