I'm mysterious in a transparent way. I'm like an enigma wrapped in a conundrum wrapped in Saran Wrap.

A new survey reveals that pot smoking is up in the U.S. Disturbing news. That's precisely the reason we need to make surveys illegal.

Serious...for a moment

Those of you who know me also know that I am seldom serious. But today, for just a moment, I would like to seriously say thank you.

I want to say thanks to my lifelong and FB Friends Ron Robbins and Brad Connerley who served their country bravely and selflessly. Being neither brave nor selfless myself, I find it uplifting to be associated with such good men.

I want to remember my High School friend Darryl Clodfelter. A lanky, geeky fellow much like me, who was the gentlest of souls and who lost his life in Vietnam. I still think of him often.

To my brothers and sister who all served, you were (and are) inspiring. My brother, Bud, was in a Korean POW camp and survived that ordeal. He passed away a few years ago with me never fully understanding the strength and resolve that powers such a strong person. My sister, Delores, who is also gone, was a Marine. My brother Rod, who recently passed away, was an Air Force vet and possessed the incredible determination to stubbornly battle his off his health robbing maladies to the very end.

My two other brothers JIm and Clarence (thankfully still here) are also veterans of the Air Force. They are charming souls who light up a room with their mere presence.

My good fortune in life is to have been surrounded by the types of people that others only get to read about. And so I take this moment to remember and honor those people who shaped me, influenced me, and protected us all. Thanks for all you gave and for what you continue to give.

Rule #1 at the psychologist's office. Before blurting out "inbred goons", make sure it's a Rorschach test and not the doc's family photo

The government is preparing to shut down. This morning they ordered 100 cardboard "Closed" signs that cost $19,000 a piece.

I'm gullible and naive but I wasn't born yesterday. But if you tell me I was, I'll believe you.

At birth, my parents were just grateful I had all of my fingers and toes. As time went on, they began to expect more from me.