January 14, 2013 If murdering the English language was a misdemeanor, I'd be on death row, so what am I doing posting on proper pronunciation of words? Well, I ran across this article and found it entertaining but true. I thought it might come in handy sometime.
January 8, 2013 Manners are declining. I hear this all the time from the older generation. How do Americans as a whole feel? The same way, but a bit more removed on how to deal with it.
January 8, 2013 "You would die if you crashed right now." That is the warning you would read on your dash to help you slow down. Most people die in crashes because of the speed of the vehicle, then losing control.
January 8, 2013 It's one of the oldest in Wisconsin, it's the fifty fourth annual Lake Nebagamon Fisherama on January 27th. Folks are already selecting their favorite spot on the lake and bringing out their ice houses, more each day.
January 7, 2013 One month ago, Judd, my son-in-law, stops over to our house and notices the dishwasher is leaking. Mrs. Rayman calls me in a bit of a panic and tells me the dishwasher has been leaking for some time, and water has seeped under our hardwood floor. Part of the floor has got to come up, just how much was a mystery at that point.
January 3, 2013 Three or four years ago I was achieving over sixty per cent of my News Years esolutions (but they were realistic). The last couple years though, I failed miserably. So, this year, I decided to make only two News Years esolutions. That way, even if I keep one out of the two, I'm still at fifty per cent. How many of us actually keep our New Years resolutions?
January 3, 2013 This idea is a good one, not only for Starbucks, but more so for the environment. I'd be more likely to visit Starbucks more often, simply because of the introduction today of the reusable cup. Starbucks is cool for a lot of reasons, but for me the big thing is they are always on the cutting edge, always looking for new and innovative ways to not only increase business, but also to make sure a visit to Starbucks is a pleasurable one. Heck, I think I'll go order a White Chocolate Mocha Grande right now.
December 26, 2012 Ladies if this offends you I'm sorry! I feel the need to speak up for men everywhere and for myself because I am color blind. Women have their own way of telling you what color they want for a room or clothes. I think it is to make you feel ignorant so they can pull one over.
December 21, 2012 Buying gifts for someone who likes to cook? Rest easy - you have plenty of gift options that most-any "foodie" would love. As someone who likes to cook, allow me to suggest a few items that range in price from the "dollar-or-two" stocking-stuffer-status to a Kitchen Aid stand-mixer - which would be a good gift if you have an extra couple hundred dollars in your wallet.
December 20, 2012 The often outspoken political activist, singer, songwriter Paul Simon paid tribute to the heroic deeds of Sandy Hook teacher Victoria Soto at her funeral on Wednesday. The 27-year old Soto died protecting her first grade class from the gunman who ravaged the Sandy Hook School last week - by making sure they got into a closet before stepping in front of the gun that took her life
December 20, 2012 There are ugly sweater contests, sweater day at work, people take pride is wearing them when I just wanted to drop in a hole to disappear before my friends saw me in one. Well, my wife Laurie takes pride in her ugly sweaters and for a week wore a different one every day.
December 19, 2012 (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)Have you ever wondered exactly who owns guns in America? I think this graph will answer all your questions. According to an article in the Atlantic Wire, these stats, came from Nate Silver, who used data from a 2008 national exit poll for this graph. Read the graph to break down the statistics as to who owns the guns in America. I was actually surprised when I read it.
