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 Wife Says We Hold Onto Too Much Stuff – Why She’s Wrong

by TEJ | Mar 24, 2023 | Lifestyles humor | 3 Comments

My wife complains we have way too much stuff. She has a long list of what she considers to be totally unnecessary items that are just collecting dust which she feels are no longer being used, are just taking up space, and should be tossed out. I’m cautiously optimistic to report that as of this writing, I am not one of the items on that list. But I suspect I’m on the bubble.

Why I Despise – CORRECTION: ADMIRE Governor Ron DeSantis

by TEJ | Mar 11, 2023 | Political humor | 5 Comments

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being hailed by many on the right as the next savior of the party and the politician most likely to challenge Trump for the 2024 nomination. I used to hate DeSantis, but then, well, I read an ominous news article about his plans and I, um, well, I changed my mind. Read why.

Humor Writing Made Easy With ChatGPT

by TEJ | Mar 3, 2023 | Computers and Technology humor, Other Attempts at Humor | 4 Comments

Tremendous advances in AI have introduced something called AI chatbots. The most popular one is called ChatGPT. Now, within a matter of seconds, you can find detailed answers to virtually any topic. These programs’ responses are written so coherently, it’s virtually impossible to tell they weren’t written by a human. Which gave me a great idea….

A Special Valentine’s Day Poem For My SWEETHEART

by TEJ | Feb 14, 2023 | Holiday humor | 2 Comments

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue. You know the poem. But on Valentine’s Day, I wanted my wife to know just how sweet my love is for her…..

Buddy, Can You Spare a Dime?

by TEJ | Feb 3, 2023 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 5 Comments

When I was young, I was a serious coin collector. For several years I collected Mercury dimes. Fifty years later I finally decided to have my precious collection appraised. What transpired felt like an episode of Antiques Roadshow. When they told me the value of my small fortune, I could not believe my ears.

Trapped in the Land of Do-It-Yourselfers

by TEJ | Jan 20, 2023 | Lifestyles humor | 3 Comments

I have zero Do-It-Yourselfer skills. I blame it on my father, because, well, he passed away 43 years ago, so he’s not here to defend himself. I live in a community largely composed of retirees. They’re all very frugal, so they’ve learned to do their home repairs and renovations themselves. It’s so annoying – until I need them to help me fix my clogged sink.