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

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.

Forget About Putin. The Real Threat to America is Poutine.

by TEJ | Mar 12, 2019 | Lifestyles humor | 2 Comments

I recently visited Canada and tried their most popular staple – a disgusting meal of greasy fries, cheese curds and gravy called Poutine. I barely made it back alive.

Mr. Popularity – The Early Years

by TEJ | Mar 4, 2019 | Fun and Leisure Humor, Lifestyles humor | 3 Comments

I know what you’re thinking. Tim, have you always been this cool, this charming, this adored by the women, and this comfortable making false claims that are easily disprovable? The answer, surprisingly, is no. I used to be quite shy and awkward. Now I’m just embarrassing to my wife and kids. But it used to be much different, back in the day.