Happy New Year!

From the archives: Iron Man Chef

(Originally posted 03/12/2012)

From the archives: The morning after Christmas

(Originally posted 12/26/2011)

Then one foggy Christmas Eve...

A childish holiday classic

From the archives: Why gun control just doesn't work

(Originally posted 07/25/2012)

I scream, you scream, we all scream...

From the archives: Best. Thing. Ever.

(Originally posted 06/08/2011)

From the archives: Life isn't fair, kids

(Originally posted 12/28/2011)

I'm sorry. Did I say "even"? I meant "especially".

Holiday health hazard

...But I regress

Santa Claus is coming to town

My four-year-old drew this Christmas scene.

The zombie apocalypse with a reggae soundtrack

Santa with reflecting ornament

My thoughts on dieting

Some flavors are an acquired taste

A Christmas public service announcement

Happy Thanksgiving, Pilgrim!

Can we fix it? Yes, we can!

Dad's Day Off: A four-year-old's dream house

You know, with the mutant apple trees, snake-like birds, and car-sized butterflies, I'm beginning to think we should have built a little further away from the nuclear power plant.

Who knew ogres were such party animals?

Say when...

I don't know about you, but the lack of realism regarding onscreen coffee consumption has always bugged me. I mean, my ability to suspend disbelief does have a limit.

Celebrity sketch: The Master of Suspense

Not sure what to do with those campaign yard signs?

Tomorrow is election day, so...

Just don't expect them to call

Happy Halloween!

Hershey's Kiss

I promise I'll wake up in 2016

Foiled again!

Believe it or not, four out of five fencers prefer Reynolds over the leading foil.

Self-portrait

I'm actually less two-dimensional in person.

I think you need an eye exam

Or maybe it's just a lack of concentration.

If you had to choose between two weevils...

Everyone should have their own Facebook page

What I've learned this election season

This message brought to you by Van Helsing Meat Market

Every feud has a beginning

President Obama doesn't like to be stood up

Name that TV show

Yes, this classic western was one of my favorites.

Art lesson with a four-year-old

Our daughter's assignment was to draw our calico cat. She copied me as I walked her through each part with a rough sketch on the master whiteboard. It was her idea to add red apples and a patchy blue sky.

We still call them "debates," right?

The difference between good science fiction and bad is a matter of degrees

Or the difference between Spock and schlock.

Choose wisely

Top 5 Week (#1): A little shopping advice

This week I'm featuring this blog's five most-viewed posts. I don't really know what made them so popular -- they certainly aren't among the five funniest -- but here they are.

Number 1
(originally posted 07/18/11)

Top 5 Week (#2): What not to do the next time you're pulled over

This week I'm featuring this blog's five most-viewed posts. I don't really know what made them so popular -- they certainly aren't among the five funniest -- but here they are.

Number 2
(originally posted 08/05/11)

Top 5 Week (#3): A not-so-bright idea

This week I'm featuring this blog's five most-viewed posts. I don't really know what made them so popular -- they certainly aren't among the five funniest -- but here they are.

Number 3
(originally posted 08/04/11)

Top 5 Week (#4): The significance of 11/11/11

This week I'm featuring this blog's five most-viewed posts. I don't really know what made them so popular -- they certainly aren't among the five funniest -- but here they are.

Number 4
(originally posted 11/11/11)

Top 5 Week (#5): "I'll take Crossword Clues for 400, Alex"

This week I'm featuring this blog's five most-viewed posts. I don't really know what made them so popular -- they certainly aren't among the five funniest -- but here they are.

Number 5
(originally posted 11/16/11)

Don't dis Wisconsin

I always thought Wisconsin was shaped like a fist.

The importance of voting