I loathe thank-you notes. More accurately, I loathe the way they’re all too often used, which is habitually and insincerely. Oh, I write one occasionally. I may receive something from someone with whom I only have a mail relationship, and I’ll usually write that person a thank-you note. Or if I get a special gift, … Read more
Much has been written, and I have nothing profound to add, so I’ll keep this short: Yes, it really is that funny. We’re talking about mostly variations of the same joke over and over, so it better work. It does. Sacha Baron Cohen is the new undisputed king of the straight face. Yes, it really … Read more
This quiz thinks I have a Midwestern accent. I’ve heard that before; that despite being ‘Bama born and bred, I have little accent. However, beer does generate a definite drawl. What American accent do you have? Your Result: The Midland “You have a Midland accent” is just another way of saying “you don’t have an … Read more