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

How to Vacation in the Amazon and Live to Tell About It

by TEJ | Jan 8, 2023 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 2 Comments

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.

My Family’s Christmas Miracle

by TEJ | Dec 9, 2022 | Parenting and Family humor | 8 Comments

Who says miracles don’t happen? One happened to me – on Christmas morning. This is the actual retelling of my own family’s Christmas miracle. Better have a Kleenex handy. This one’s a real tearjerker (if you cry for no reason at all, that is).

I HATE SNAKES!

by TEJ | Nov 12, 2022 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 5 Comments

Let me make this crystal clear. I HATE SNAKES. I cannot think of a single redeeming thing about them. Okay, well, maybe one thing. I learned that some snakes actually like to eat other snakes. Why do I hate them so much? Well, they just creep me out. They don’t have any fur, no legs, not even eyelids. What’s that all about? Read why snakes and I will never peacefully co-exist.

Our Adoption Story

by TEJ | Nov 1, 2022 | Parenting and Family humor | 8 Comments

This is the true story of how our family came to be, when my wife and I decided to start a family by adopting from China – twice.

Trump Exposes Obama’s Long History of Scandals

by TEJ | Sep 25, 2022 | Political humor | 4 Comments

In a special message to the American people, America’s 45th president decided it’s time to set the record straight, by sharing some stunning revelations about our nation’s 44th president. Trump insisted he’s only doing it because he loves America.

What You Should Know About Pickleball, America’s Favorite Sport

by TEJ | Sep 17, 2022 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 7 Comments

In the past three years, it seems like everybody is taking up the sport of pickleball – including me. So, I thought you might want a quick primer on what you’re missing and what you need to know in case you were curious what all the buzz is about. The first thing you need to know is this: You must be old – VERY old – to play.