VIEW from the BLEACHERS
A humor blog
by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC
Country Music, I Think You Have a Drinking Problem
Dear Country Music, I’m writing to you because, I think it’s time we had a serious chat. You see, I’ve been noticing a disturbing pattern lately, and I’m starting to worry about you. I think you may have a drinking problem. Now hear me out and don’t get defensive.
When It Comes to Tipping, I’m Reaching My Tipping Point
The tradition of tipping service providers has been around for at least four centuries. Evidence suggests it first began in Europe during the 17th century, when aristocrats would give people in lower classes extra money for their services. In the United States, the...
Why Trump Should Be Immune From Prosecution But Biden Should Not
[Author’s note for the humor-impaired: This week’s article is political satire. – TEJ] I’m mad as Hell. I’ve been watching nothing but News Max and Fox News for two weeks straight. They’ve got me so riled up, I’ve only had seven hours of sleep in the past three days....
Taylor Swift, Please Don’t Break My Heart
I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift. Call me a Swiftie. But I am starting to get concerned that if she ever entered into an affair with me, she just might break my heart – not to mention royally piss off my wife – and Travis Kelce, for that matter. So, Taylor, if you’re reading this, let’s just agree to be friends. Our lives are complicated enough as they are.
The Sad Lives of Couples Who Opted Not to Have Kids
My wife and I raised two self-confident, spirited daughters. Now in their late twenties, they both had to overcome several daunting childhood adversities, starting with the fact that one of their parents was a humor writer who had the maturity (on a good day) of an...
Friends with Boats
As I look back on my youth, I realize that I’ve matured. I’m no longer that zealously ambitious young man who craved fortune and “the good life.” If I’m being totally honest, I was overly pre-occupied with acquiring “stuff.” I wanted a nice car; a house I could be...