I am so excited about the Dodgers being in the National League Championship Series that I can’t even tell you. I have waited 20 years for this to happen and tomorrow it is finally here. I was very hopeful of their chances against the Phillies until I went down to collect the mail this afternoon. When I saw Manny Ramirez on the cover of Sports Illustrated, I nearly lost control of my bowels. Nothing will kill a team worse that the SI cover curse. You think the Chicago Cubs are cursed? Steve... Read Full Story

If you're looking for admin jobs online, you should really know more about http://www.administrativejobs.com/, a great Web site that features tons of administrative jobs of all kinds. As the economy weakens, good admin people are going to be more important than ever. They are pretty secure positions when you think about it--big-time managers with big salaries will get dumped when things get tough, but a good secretary is indispensable to a success of a company. A lot of people have lost... Read Full Story

The vacuum cleaner salesman dumped a big bag of sawdust on the living room floor and smiled. Susie Housewife was not amused. "You had better clean that up right now," she scolded the salesman, causing his beady little eyes to glaze over, like a bullfrog using his second eyelid. "No problem, Miss...I." "Because if you don't, I'll have to pull out my brand new Electrolux vacuum. Electrolux vacuums make yours look like a child's toy. They have more suction; they are easy to use; they never... Read Full Story

We walked hand in hand, down the road that Carl Sandburg said should be avoided at all costs. "You give good shadow," she said. "What?" She often caught me off-guard and I loved it. "Your shadow--it's nice; no jagged edges." "Uh, really? Thanks." I mean, how does someone respond to that? "My ex-boyfriend had a really obtuse shadow and the first time I saw it, I knew we were over. I told him about it and he just looked at me and said, 'I've lost you.' I couldn't believe it... Read Full Story

I must admit that I am a lousy pool player. Every time I play billiards, I embarrass myself with inept play and countless errors, kind of like the Chicago Cubs in the MLB postseason. I like to play; I'm just really bad. I found a web site the other day that dealt with the wonderful history of the sport in all its different forms. First off, if you did not already know it, there are three kinds of billiards. First, you have carom billiards, which is played on a table without pockets, including... Read Full Story

I had a dream last night that I was playing billiards with Mark Twain, one of my idols and the greatest American writer of all time, I believe, right up there with Ernest and Dylan, in my opinion. Famous people have a way of making their way into my dreams and nightmares. The other night I was playing poker with the Kennedys and John F. took me for $1,200. Last week I was out partying with Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle. I've had drinks with Jim Morrison and shared a meal with Mussolini. I... Read Full Story

We've seen some pretty amusing pieces of legislation out of the Board of Supervisors, but this one beats them all: Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier wants organizers of the San Francisco Italian American parade to boot Tommy Lasorda as grand marshal. And my initial question is: Doesn’t she have any more important things to do? Her district suffers from bad roads, bad drunks and a sagging economy (like everywhere else). Is Tommy Lasorda at the Italian American parade really reside at the top of... Read Full Story

What is the state of your colon? As you get older, you should really consider doing a colon cleanse. It's a great way for you to clear out your colon and get a fresh jolt of energy. You'll just feel lighter on your feet and free of toxins when you do it. I was skeptical about the entire process. Some friends of mine kept recommending it, but I kind of scoffed at the whole idea. But, eventually I thought -- why not? If it has worked for these folks, maybe there is some truth to the... Read Full Story

With the U.S. on the verge of the next Great Depression, we're starting to look at some other countries that might be better places to live. Sure, it's a tongue in cheek posting, but not that far from the truth. A friend of mine suggested Brazil. He said the weather is great, the economy is in much better shape than ours is (not a huge surprise!) and they're a lot greener, as most of the people there drive diesel vehicles. So, if we get a chance, we'd like to visit Brazil. We've looked online... Read Full Story

If you have ever seen the film Rudy, then you know that it’s about a kid who wills his way onto the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team against incredible odds. Rudy is a 1993 film directed by David Anspaugh. It is an account of the life of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who harbored dreams of playing football at the University of Notre Dame despite significant obstacles. It was the first movie the Notre Dame administration allowed to be shot on campus since Knute Rockne, All American in 1940... Read Full Story