Three Electric Toothbrushes: Dadtritus Alert Is it just me, or do most Dads mow through toothbrushes with our mighty molars at a pace that leaves them buzzing and stuttering in our wake? To wit: at last count, I had not one, not two, but three Philips Sonicare models of various vintage standing sentry on my... Continue Reading →
Dumb Things I Do Driving: Passive Aggressive Much?
My Driving Sins: Three Irksome Habits If there's anything that tweaks the inner beast in me, it's the questionable and downright dumb behavior of my fellow drivers. Though I've gotta say -- seriously -- I think I've tempered my reactions the older I've gotten. Like a fine wine, I believe I've mellowed. I don't keep... Continue Reading →
Pretending I Don’t Know You Work Here: Passive Aggressive Much?
Dumb Shit I Say to Restaurant Management I confess: sometimes I get bugged by the dumbest, littlest things. And yeah, I act like an asshole. But it comes from a... never mind. Nope. I act like an asshole. One thing that seems to cue that raging, jerkface inside me is whenever the wife and I... Continue Reading →
Public Washrooms: Passive Aggressive Much?
Dumb Shit I Say: Public BathroomsThis first installment in "shit I say" takes a look at my passive-aggressive side. And perhaps yours, too? Today we visit that delightful destination of discomfort -- but necessity -- the public bathroom. Let's skip ahead to when you've finished your business and you dutifully, habitually -- right? -- make... Continue Reading →