Aye, There’s the Rub

Aye, There’s the Rub

I have to admit I’m not one to keep up with all of the statutes that govern my particular state, which happens to be Connecticut. Given the possibility that one can find himself in violation of said statutes — however unwittingly, innocuously, or innocently — it...
Droning On

Droning On

I’m not easily rattled by big numbers. But this one got my attention: “Drone Operator Fined $1.9 Million”. I immediately wondered, “Geez. What the hell did the guy do?” It turns out he violated FAA regulations for operating in Class B...
Splitting Hairs

Splitting Hairs

I got an email this morning that made my hair stand on end. The subject line was “Regrow Natural Hair”. I don’t know why, but that simply never occurred to me. Every time I’ve regrown hair, it’s been synthetic. And I’ve fallen into...
Ground Control to Major Tom

Ground Control to Major Tom

As you’re well aware by now, I’m usually late to the proverbial dance when it comes to trends. So, it’s with typical tardiness that I come to this winner: earthing. In case you, too, are not yet up to speed, earthing promotes the idea that walking...
Swizzle Sticks and Stones

Swizzle Sticks and Stones

I’ve been looking for some constructive recreational activities with which to fill my idle time, ideally one that also would land me in the news. I can’t believe this one got by me. A dude from Copemish earned his 15 minutes of fame the other day by...