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

A Letter to My Future Son-In-Law

by TEJ | May 30, 2020 | Parenting and Family humor | 2 Comments

My two daughters are now in their mid-twenties. And one of them is in a serious long-term relationship. Sooner or later, if all goes well, she will get engaged. So, in anticipation of that eventuality, I have drafted a letter to my future son-in-law, with some words of advice about what they’re getting themselves into.

Discovering My Incredible Genetic History

by TEJ | May 25, 2020 | Pop culture humor | 5 Comments

Recently, I signed up to receive my genealogical history from a service called Ancestree.com. The report came back that I was distantly related to a ficus. Turns out the service is not related to Ancestry.com. I’ll never make that mistake again.

You Have the Right to Remain Silent – My Recent Run-in with the Law

by TEJ | May 18, 2020 | Lifestyles humor, Other Attempts at Humor | 13 Comments

The true retelling of the time I got caught by the police in a major criminal act – er, well, I violated the speed limit, sort of. It’s hard to explain.

Zoom for Seniors

by TEJ | May 3, 2020 | Computers and Technology humor, In the News Humor | 8 Comments

Welcome to today’s class on How to Use Zoom – For Seniors. By now, you have probably heard that everybody is on Zoom, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. If you’re not familiar with the Coronavirus, perhaps you’re in the wrong class. You might want to consider our introductory lecture series, What’s Been Happening Since You Crawled Under a Rock.

Fifty Shades of White

by TEJ | Apr 26, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor, Lifestyles humor | 8 Comments

When your wife asks you to go to Home Depot with her to pick out white paint for one of your rooms, be prepared for a long outing. You might want to request a couple vacation days. You’re going to be there a while.

Staying Safe is as Simple as Washing and Wiping

by TEJ | Apr 21, 2020 | In the News Humor | 4 Comments

During the Coronavirus pandemic, there are many important things you should do to protect yourself, like turning off the TV the moment you see President Trump standing near a podium. Perhaps almost as important is practicing good hygiene, starting with washing your hands with soap and water any time you touch something potentially toxic, like a shopping cart, a doorknob, or your five-year-old son, Nathan.