I have noticed a trend in our Great Society, a trend that frankly is disturbing in a number of ways. … Continue reading Old School, Please

I began writing this post last night and was rudely interrupted by the arrival of a large fly buzzing about … Continue reading It Begins with Chocolate

I wear many hats. I am known to some as a mild-mannered grade school teacher. To others I am a … Continue reading Hyde on the Fly

Hi, partner. Mind if I join you?…I take your silent response as an affirmation and invitation. You come here alone? What? … Continue reading Willie, Harold and George Meet at Frank’s Chophouse

A Mob Boss Chats With His Henchmen Wally Two Whiskers perched on top of the Chicago phone book placed in the … Continue reading Wally Two-Whiskers

Years ago in France, or maybe it was Bulgaria.  I forget.  No, it was China.  Years ago in China, possibly … Continue reading The True Legend of the Candy Princess and the Curse of the Million

    I’m looking for immediacy.  In my estimation, this is what’s too often lacking.  Immediacy stirs both the emotions and … Continue reading Looking for Immediacy, Now

Part of my job is to stand at the door of a cafeteria and keep the people who are eating … Continue reading How Do You Stack Up?

My wife skimmed through the K-Blog last night.  I hide nothing in this blog–anyone can read it (which is the … Continue reading Retractions, Amendments, Whatever

Last year my daughter took a year off from college to live in Seattle and drink coffee.  She decided to … Continue reading Exploiting Small Rodents for Financial Gain