I’ve never been particularly tempted to try turning a leisure pursuit into a living, and part of the reason is that I’ve never known a cheerful hobby shop owner. I think the guys who were cheerful in their pre-hobby shop lives must be the ones who bottom out at a sort of deliberate numbness. Our … Read more
So we did our Dirty Santa at work yesterday. I successfully stole and retained a Vodka 360 (ever heard of it? I hadn’t) gift set, which includes a 750-ml bottle of vodka and a compact fluorescent light bulb. There is also a booklet that tells you stuff like buying used clothes is better for the … Read more
Well, I’ve checked my intellectual dipstick, and it seems that sumbitch is bone-dry for the evening. So here’s how it breaks down, dudes and dolls: It’s Friday night. I had a couple of tasty adult beverages. I did some online Christmas shopping. For dinner we had burritos to which I looked forward all day, and … Read more