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

Searching for Bigfoot

Searching for Bigfoot

Now that I’m retired, I’ve been looking for a hobby to keep me busy and get me out of the house. And I think I’ve finally found it: Searching for Bigfoot. I live in the Pacific Northwest, practically Ground Zero for Bigfoot sightings over the past 50 years. And now there’s a $3 million prize when I capture him.

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Happy No Pants Day!

Happy No Pants Day!

May is my favorite month for several reasons: The weather is finally turning mild and sunny. The days are getting longer. And it has some fun holidays, like Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo, and my favorite holiday of all, No Pants Day. Yes, that’s a real holiday. Learn more.

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I Would Offer to Help But There’s a Cat on My Lap

I Would Offer to Help But There’s a Cat on My Lap

Lately, I’ve found yet another extremely useful function of our three cats, Buddy, Zippy, and Monster. And that’s to get me out of having to help around the house. That’s because my wife and I have a tacit agreement: When one of us is lying on the couch, and there’s a cat on our lap, we mustn’t disturb our furry friend from their peaceful slumber.

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My Wife Says We Hold Onto Too Much Stuff – Why She’s Wrong

My Wife Says We Hold Onto Too Much Stuff – Why She’s Wrong

My wife complains we have way too much stuff. She has a long list of what she considers to be totally unnecessary items that are just collecting dust which she feels are no longer being used, are just taking up space, and should be tossed out. I’m cautiously optimistic to report that as of this writing, I am not one of the items on that list. But I suspect I’m on the bubble.

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Why I Despise – CORRECTION: ADMIRE Governor Ron DeSantis

Why I Despise – CORRECTION: ADMIRE Governor Ron DeSantis

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being hailed by many on the right as the next savior of the party and the politician most likely to challenge Trump for the 2024 nomination. I used to hate DeSantis, but then, well, I read an ominous news article about his plans and I, um, well, I changed my mind. Read why.

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