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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.
Humor Writing Made Easy With ChatGPT
Tremendous advances in AI have introduced something called AI chatbots. The most popular one is called ChatGPT. Now, within a matter of seconds, you can find detailed answers to virtually any topic. These programs’ responses are written so coherently, it’s virtually impossible to tell they weren’t written by a human. Which gave me a great idea….
A Special Valentine’s Day Poem For My SWEETHEART
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. You know the poem. But on Valentine’s Day, I wanted my wife to know just how sweet my love is for her…..
Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?
When I was young, I was a serious coin collector. For several years I collected Mercury dimes. Fifty years later I finally decided to have my precious collection appraised. What transpired felt like an episode of Antiques Roadshow. When they told me the value of my small fortune, I could not believe my ears.
Trapped in the Land of Do-It-Yourselfers
I have zero Do-It-Yourselfer skills. I blame it on my father, because, well, he passed away 43 years ago, so he’s not here to defend himself. I live in a community largely composed of retirees. They’re all very frugal, so they’ve learned to do their home repairs and renovations themselves. It’s so annoying – until I need them to help me fix my clogged sink.
How to Vacation in the Amazon and Live to Tell About It
The OTHER Amazon (the one not currently owned by Jeff Bezos) is an incredible tropical paradise. I should know, because recently my wife and I took a vacation there. But there are a few things you need to be careful about, if you want to have a fun time – and have at least a 50% chance of making it out of there alive.
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YOU'RE GROUNDED FOR LIFE
Read this hysterically funny book about Tim Jones’s many parenting failures — Sure to make you feel like Parent of the Year by comparison.
