With apologies to Country Joe and the Fish.
Just got a notice from the CDC,
the swine flu’s coming for you and me.
It seemed to get rolling down Mexico way,
and now it’s popping up in the U.S.A.
You and me have to start washing our hands,
and looking suspicious at our fellow man.
And it’s one, two, three,
what are you [...]

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Hmmm….haven’t updated the blog in a while, must be time for a flotsam post!
If you’ve ever wanted to see an elephant land at a major airport, you should watch this PSA against animal trafficking.
Looking for inspiration for this year’s Halloween costume? Check out the Best. Costume. Ever.
I don’t know why I find it so funny, [...]

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Here in the great state of Oregon, when the time to renew your vehicle registration looms near, you receive a handy form in the mail instructing you to report to your local Department of Environmental Quality so your car can be tested for emissions.
I’m all in favor of emissions testing. Back in the day I [...]

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When I am an Old Man,
I will let my hair grow long,
and wear it in a ponytail.
I will wear my trifocals
in round metal frames
that are silver like my hair.
I will practice smiling,
so that the lines in my face
are happy ones.
I will wear old, worn jeans,
and heavy flannel shirts
that have taken on my shape.
I will [...]

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My knees were sore yesterday. That’s actually worth mentioning, because during the recent winter my knees were aching so badly every day that I hobbled around like a little old man. Although I swear I didn’t really change anything about my lifestyle, as the spring progressed my knees began to hurt less and less. Lately [...]

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One of Mrs. Agent’s little endearing behaviors(i.e. annoying habits) is her tendency to leave whatever she happens to be reading while in the bathroom on the floor, usually propped up against the bathroom counter. This just happens to put whatever-it-is directly underfoot for anyone using the sink or bathroom mirror.
I have complained long and loud [...]

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