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

Your Majesty, Are You Looking for a Replacement for Prince Harry?

by TEJ | Jan 28, 2020 | In the News Humor | 3 Comments

I recently read on Twitter that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to bail on the whole Royal Family thing. Rumor has it, the Queen is furious. Not to worry, I know the perfect person to fill in for Harry – ME!

The Truth About Lying

by TEJ | Jan 20, 2020 | Other Attempts at Humor | 3 Comments

Researchers conclude that people have been telling lies ever since Columbus told the Native Americans, “We come in peace.” Maybe longer. Take me. I’m a professional liar. I make my living by lying, by which I mean humor writing. Last year alone I earned $3 million as a humor writer. (It’s possible that the previous sentence was a slight exaggeration.) So, when it comes to deceiving others, trust me. I know what I’m talking about.

Having Fun with Unwanted Solicitors

by TEJ | Jan 11, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 3 Comments

I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to resist pranking pushy solicitors who want to take my money or my time. Something just goes off in my brain that says, “Time to have a little fun with this annoying intruder.” Let me explain why it’s so much fun to mess with them.

My Wife’s Silly Concern That I Waste Too Much Time Watching Football

by TEJ | Jan 6, 2020 | All Blog Posts, Fun and Leisure Humor | 4 Comments

Recently, my wife complained that I watch way too much football on TV instead of spending the time with her. So we decided to seek out a marriage counselor to work through this issue. This is a play-by-play transcript of how our first session went. I think we made excellent progress.

Introducing the Amazing, Incredible MIRACLE BOX!

by TEJ | Dec 30, 2019 | Lifestyles humor | 2 Comments

Once every generation, an entirely new product category comes along that is so powerful, so game-changing that it literally redefines how we live our lives. Radio, then television, followed by the personal computer, the Internet and even smart phones. And now, another game changer – the amazing, incredible MIRACLE BOX.

Mister Rogers is My Hero

by TEJ | Dec 2, 2019 | Parenting and Family humor | 6 Comments

I never watched his show when I was a kid. I thought he was a dweeb and weird and boring. But as I have grown, I have come to appreciate the wisdom, if not the genius, of this incredible human being. And that’s why I consider Fred Rogers a hero.