Cant Get There From Here

Can't Get There From Here Juneau is the capital of Alaska,... Read More

Wanted: Treadmill for an Elephant

Maggie, the 22 year-old African elephant, has been a resident of the Alaska Zoo since 1983. The Zoo recently decided that Maggie needs nicer quarters,... Read More

The Patience of Job

Voltaire said, "God is a comedian playing to an audience afraid to laugh." Translated, if you're a tight ass, there's a two drink minimum... Read More

Marines Dont Take Crap

We live in a world of widgets. People manufacture, distribute, and sell them. You name it,... Read More

Military Wives

I feel now is the perfect time to address the conflict service-members face when balancing between... Read More

Discover the Lighter Side of the Internet

We all know the Internet is a great tool for finding out information and sharing knowledge. But as a human sometimes sitting at a computer... Read More

The Language of Appalachia

Imagine my surprise when I went to Jamaica a few years ago and learned that I do, indeed, have an accent. You see, unlike my... Read More

Local Author Joins History and Humor To Tell His Stories

Joseph Yakel was born and raised in New York's Capital region, and calls this place home. His travels have taken him far and wide, but... Read More

Voodoo Munchies

Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the negative energy of a certain disruptive person from your life, or from your mind, if... Read More

Computers According to Carol

A is for Anti-Virus: she got it from my Uncle.B is for Backup: always look in your rear view mirror first.C is for Caddy: part... Read More

A French Teachers Memories: First Day at School

Despite my diplomas that allowed me to teach in state... Read More

Laughing Toward Truth: Six Tips for Lighthearted Thinkers

Do you believe in the power of your convictions?It's time... Read More

Silver Linings Are Everywhere

Viagra. That one word packs a lot of punch. Let's... Read More

And the World Goes Round

If you are a citizen of UK or Australia, you... Read More

The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

Here, for your barfing pleasure, are the top ten worst... Read More

Setting History Straight

Have you ever heard the name Will Schwenk? Or the... Read More

11 Alternative Garden Games

Tired of the same ol', same ol' when it come... Read More

Poor Rixs Almanac 8-27-05

Hey, Poor Rix: What do you think about school food?... Read More

Cloning Advantage Super Families

As the cloning debate of humankind continues we find ourselves... Read More

A Lawyers Favorite Lawyer Jokes

Lawyer JokesQ: How does a pregnant woman know she is... Read More

Poor Rixs Almanac 8-13-05

Dear Poor Rix: A guy just invited me to a... Read More

Short Story: Take a Trip To The Temple Of The Great Tomato

Jimmy Jenkins Jr. is not an adventurer, traveler, or pioneer.... Read More

The Restaurant Chronicles, Part 1

Have you ever heard that saying, "The show must go... Read More

New Orleans First to Experience Housing Bubble Burst

Are we starting to see the Housing Bubble Burst in... Read More

Freudian Slippage

Saturday morning. I went, in the early morning, to the... Read More

Restaurant Manager Gives Out Sexual Favors As Performance Bonus, Raise

While many restaurant workers worry and sweat in anticipation of... Read More

The Army Corp of Engineers Having Issues Fixing Breach

The Army Corp of engineers is having a tough time... Read More

Humans are like Monkeys

Humans think much like monkeys and other primates, not much... Read More

American Independence ? The True Story

It was late in 1775, and King George III was... Read More

Tales of a Spectator Spectator

Watching the fans at a minor-league baseball game is just... Read More

Voodoo Munchies

Looking for a lighthearted and fun way to remove the... Read More

The Zapp Principle

My dad's lab was a mess, but then it was... Read More

Mexican Spaminator

When we decided to move to Mexico, one of the... Read More

Dumb Luck

I've never really thought of myself as being funny. I... Read More

Maybelle Misfire Joins Mega Corp

To: Maybelle Misfire From: I. M.. Power, VP Welcome aboard!... Read More