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

Trying to Go Offline

by TEJ | May 13, 2019 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 0 Comments

With all this technology constantly at our fingertips, it can be hard to break free from the shackles of email, social media and the bombardment of messages constantly vying for our attention. That’s why this week, my wife and I decided to get away from it all. How hard can it be to turn off my phone for a week, anyway? Easy-peasy.

Alexa, Tell My Neighbor to Mow His Yard

by TEJ | May 6, 2019 | Computers and Technology humor | 4 Comments

My Shopping Experience That Went Off TARGET

by TEJ | Apr 22, 2019 | Lifestyles humor | 1 Comment

For Christmas, I received an online gift card to use at a particular big box retailer whose name I won’t mention so as not to incite hate mail TARGETED at this retailer. I went to the nearest location to redeem my gift card. The process was easy-peasy, if by easy-peasy, you mean unlocking the secret to the Da Vinci code.

Kids, Ask Me About Easter – By Reverend Tornquist

by TEJ | Apr 16, 2019 | Parenting and Family humor | 2 Comments

In this follow-up to Kids, Ask Me About God, guest contributor, Rev. Norman Tornquist tackles kids’ questions about the importance of Easter like, Does Jesus have a bunny? And Does Jesus like the licorice jelly beans?

How to Retire Filthy Rich

by TEJ | Mar 31, 2019 | Lifestyles humor | 2 Comments

Far too many people are woefully under-prepared for retirement. Read my financial strategy to guarantee your financial security in your golden years. Step One: Buy 1,000 shares of Amazon.com stock in 1997.

MAGA March Madness Brackets Preview

by TEJ | Mar 24, 2019 | Political humor | 0 Comments

It ‘s that time of year when millions of Americans take off early from work, head to the nearest bar, park themselves in front of a large screen TV and go crazy with March Madness – perhaps the most exciting sporting event of the year. No, not the NCAA tournament. I’m talking about the MAGA tourney. Check out the bracket selections.