VIEW from the BLEACHERS

My personal search for signs of intelligent life in the universe and in my neighborhood

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by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC

Thanksgiving at the Casino

by TEJ | Nov 26, 2018 | Fun and Leisure Humor, Holiday humor | 7 Comments

For the first time in decades, my wife and I had no plans for Thanksgiving. None. At the last minute, we were invited to join another couple for a big buffet meal at the local casino. Don’t ask me how the food was. I have no idea. We never made it that far.

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My Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech

by TEJ | Nov 6, 2018 | In the News Humor | 3 Comments

The 2018 Nobel Prizes are being announced. And rumor has it I’m on the short list to win the Nobel for literature. I know, I’m as shocked as you are. I have crafted my acceptance speech to deliver when I’m awarded the prize in Stockholm. It’s just a draft. I welcome suggestions to punch it up a bit.

A Sign I Have Too Much Time on My Hands

by TEJ | Oct 31, 2018 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 3 Comments

I’ve always been fascinated by those tall posts with signs pointing to far-flung destinations like Timbuktu. I finally decided to make one of these for our front yard. I love how it came out. And so far, not a single neighbor has filed a complaint with the local homeowner’s association.

My Visit to Whimsical Chumleighland

by TEJ | Oct 16, 2018 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 2 Comments

America’s Great Debate: Pie or Cake?

by TEJ | Oct 3, 2018 | Lifestyles humor | 3 Comments

Our nation has become polarized like no time in the past century. People have become siloed into their “tribes.” You’re either on OUR side or THEIR side – with no common ground. I am, of course, talking about the most heated debate tearing our nation apart – Pie or Cake.