VIEW from the BLEACHERS

My personal search for signs of intelligent life in the universe and in my neighborhood

A humor blog

by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC

Life Lessons from My Second Best Friend

by TEJ | Aug 31, 2024 | Parenting and Family humor | 13 Comments

My best friend for the past 37+ years has been my wife. But for most of my life, my second best friend has been my younger sister, Betsy. Sadly, she passed away in 2021. In looking back at her life and our close lifelong bond, I realize she taught me many lessons about how to be a better, kinder, more generous person.

My Face is a Beard-Free Zone

by TEJ | Aug 23, 2024 | Lifestyles humor | 4 Comments

There have been literally thousands, if not millions, of men throughout history who looked good in a beard. I am not one of them. Over the years, I’ve tried growing a beard several times, but after a few weeks, I always gave up. Because I didn’t like the way they looked on me – or made me feel. And I’m never wearing a beard ever again.

An Interview with the Last Remaining Undecided Voters

by TEJ | Aug 15, 2024 | Political humor | 2 Comments

In the final weeks before the 2024 election, the contrast between the candidates could not be starker. And yet, incredibly, there are still a few people who haven’t made up their minds. Who are these people? What’s wrong with them? I mean, why are they still undecided? I recently conducted a focus group to find out why.

Where’s Wally? The Missing Emotional Support Alligator

by TEJ | Aug 9, 2024 | In the News Humor | 1 Comment

I recently read a quirky small news about an elderly Pennsylvania man whose pet named Wally had gone missing. But Wally wasn’t a Schnauzer, a Dachshund, or even one of those annoying Persian cats. Wally is well, a little different. He’s an emotional support reptile. To be more specific, an emotional support ALLIGATOR!

How to Make Your Online Dating Profile Stand Out from the Crowd

by TEJ | Jul 25, 2024 | Lifestyles humor | 3 Comments

Recently, a widower friend of mine decided he needed help in making his Match.com profile stand out from the crowd. He thought, as a writer, I could help. He came to just the right person… Or maybe not. Check out what I came up with and you decide.

Once Upon a Blanket – A Love Story

by TEJ | Jul 5, 2024 | Other Attempts at Humor | 14 Comments

Neil met Maryann on their second day of college their freshmen year. Neil instantly had feelings for her. But they never spoke again – for four years – until just before their graduation day. A love story that almost never happened – but was saved by a blanket.