How the Titanic sank

How the Titanic sank

There are different theories as what caused the Titanic to sink. The latest I have heard is that the iceberg just cut a long 1 and 1/2 inch cut down the side of the ship. Within 2 hours, that tiny incision caused a 900 foot long "unsinkable" ship to go down. Poor...

Get rid of your woobie Mr. Mom style

  One of my favorite 80's movies is Mr. Mom. Every time I get into a car pickup line situation I have a deep seeded fear of someone telling me, "You're doing it wrong."   Mr. Mom is about a father who loses his job and decides to take over the duties of taking care of...
Ever had Brownie Guilt?

Ever had Brownie Guilt?

We've all been there at some time. Brownie Guilt. Or (insert your food weakness here) Guilt.   Let me walk you through what I call the Brownie Guilt Chain: 1. Buy brownies (It's for the kids!) 2. Leave brownies on the kitchen counter 3. Get tired and/or bored 4. Get...
Quick and Dirty Workout

Quick and Dirty Workout

Do you ever have those days where it seems like there is no time to squeeze in a workout? They seem to be getting more frequent for me, so when it happens I turn to my collection of Quick and Dirty Workouts. No idea why I call it that, but it seems to fit.   If you...
I thought she had a gun

I thought she had a gun

Last year I saw a lady walking in my neighborhood, very underdressed for the weather and looking confused. I went and picked her up to give her a ride home.   She told me many tales of adventure and intrigue. "I played goalie for a Canadian ice hockey team, while I...