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

Introducing Trump-Canceling Headphones: The Ultimate Escape

by TEJ | Jan 2, 2025 | Political humor | 5 Comments

All of this non-stop bombardment of Trump 24/7 is enough to make even the most stoic person start considering a permanent vacation to a remote island where Wi-Fi is just a dream and there’s no such thing as social media. But fear not, because VFTB Enterprises is announcing the solution to your Trump-fatigue: Trump-Canceling Headphones!

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Buddy

by TEJ | Nov 30, 2024 | Lifestyles humor, Other Attempts at Humor | 4 Comments

I used to stress out over all sorts of things. And then I met Buddy. Buddy has become my best friend. He’s taught me so much about what’s important in life – and what isn’t. Buddy has never been one to be concerned with appearances or how other people judge him. I want to be more like Buddy.

BREAKING NEWS: Trump Announces More Bold Cabinet Picks

by TEJ | Nov 20, 2024 | Political humor | 7 Comments

President-Elect Trump is wasting no time in assembling his cabinet. Some of the names have outraged critics. But he is just getting started. In the upcoming week Trump plans to announce several additional bold picks for key roles within his administration, sure to drive liberals up the wall. Can you say CIA Director Putin?

Life Lessons from My Second Best Friend

by TEJ | Aug 31, 2024 | Parenting and Family humor | 14 Comments

My best friend for the past 37+ years has been my wife. But for most of my life, my second best friend has been my younger sister, Betsy. Sadly, she passed away in 2021. In looking back at her life and our close lifelong bond, I realize she taught me many lessons about how to be a better, kinder, more generous person.

My Face is a Beard-Free Zone

by TEJ | Aug 23, 2024 | Lifestyles humor | 4 Comments

There have been literally thousands, if not millions, of men throughout history who looked good in a beard. I am not one of them. Over the years, I’ve tried growing a beard several times, but after a few weeks, I always gave up. Because I didn’t like the way they looked on me – or made me feel. And I’m never wearing a beard ever again.

An Interview with the Last Remaining Undecided Voters

by TEJ | Aug 15, 2024 | Political humor | 2 Comments

In the final weeks before the 2024 election, the contrast between the candidates could not be starker. And yet, incredibly, there are still a few people who haven’t made up their minds. Who are these people? What’s wrong with them? I mean, why are they still undecided? I recently conducted a focus group to find out why.