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 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.

The Downside of Having a Common Name

by TEJ | Sep 26, 2018 | Lifestyles humor | 2 Comments

My name is Tim Jones. Not exactly a memorable appellation. And common name like this has its drawbacks, starting with the fact that I constantly get mistaken for some less honorable stranger who apparently has as their mission to make my life miserable.

My Cat Buddy Announces His Bid for the Presidency in 2020

by TEJ | Sep 10, 2018 | Political humor | 4 Comments

My cat Buddy has decided that he wants to run for president. Why vote for my cat to be your next Commander-in-Chief? First, you’ll never catch him sleeping with a Playboy model (unless she scratches him behind the ears – then all bets are off). Read his argument, and please, keep an open mind, won’t you?