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

BREAKING NEWS: Canada Announces Plans to Build Southern Border Wall

by TEJ | Jan 14, 2019 | In the News Humor, Political humor | 4 Comments

Due to all the tumult along its southern border, with caravans of desperate people – including, no doubt, many dangerous criminal elements – the nation’s chief executive finally issued an executive order – to protect his people once and for all.

A Tale of Two Brities

by TEJ | Jan 8, 2019 | In the News Humor, Other Attempts at Humor | 4 Comments

This is a historical fiction based on two proud British generals who were supposed to join forces at the Battle of Saratoga to defeat the American colonists’ uprising once and for all. But things did not go exactly as planned. This is the imagined series of letters sent between them leading up to a series of unfortunate events.

A Night at the Opera – Act Two

by TEJ | Dec 5, 2018 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 3 Comments

Last year, I did something really stupid. I listened to my wife. More specifically, I agreed to join her for a night at the opera. After my maiden opera experience a year ago, I swore I would never endure that punishment again. And then I went back. Read my advice for how to prepare for the ordeal if you can’t wriggle out of it the next time your spouse insists on going.

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.