VIEW from the BLEACHERS

My personal search for signs of intelligent life in the universe and in my neighborhood

A humor blog

by Tim Jones, BA, JD, MBA, ESQ, FAQ, INC, LOL, WTF, UBU, IDK, ETC

The Time I Saved Ten Lives

by TEJ | Feb 10, 2020 | Lifestyles humor, Parenting and Family humor | 4 Comments

Many years ago, I saved ten innocent lives from an almost certain death. I really don’t like to talk about it. I don’t consider myself a hero. I was just in the right place at the right time. This is the 100% true retelling of that fateful day. This does not make me a better person than you – okay, well, maybe just a little bit.

Mission Impossible: My brave escape from an Escape Room

by TEJ | Feb 3, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 5 Comments

If you’re looking for an unusual adventure, try doing an Escape Room, in which you and your friends try to solve puzzles to come up with clues to locate the key to the escape room door. A great way to turn friends against each other and you – in under an hour.

Your Majesty, Are You Looking for a Replacement for Prince Harry?

by TEJ | Jan 28, 2020 | In the News Humor | 3 Comments

I recently read on Twitter that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have decided to bail on the whole Royal Family thing. Rumor has it, the Queen is furious. Not to worry, I know the perfect person to fill in for Harry – ME!

The Truth About Lying

by TEJ | Jan 20, 2020 | Other Attempts at Humor | 3 Comments

Researchers conclude that people have been telling lies ever since Columbus told the Native Americans, “We come in peace.” Maybe longer. Take me. I’m a professional liar. I make my living by lying, by which I mean humor writing. Last year alone I earned $3 million as a humor writer. (It’s possible that the previous sentence was a slight exaggeration.) So, when it comes to deceiving others, trust me. I know what I’m talking about.

Having Fun with Unwanted Solicitors

by TEJ | Jan 11, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 3 Comments

I don’t know why, but I can’t seem to resist pranking pushy solicitors who want to take my money or my time. Something just goes off in my brain that says, “Time to have a little fun with this annoying intruder.” Let me explain why it’s so much fun to mess with them.

My Wife’s Silly Concern That I Waste Too Much Time Watching Football

by TEJ | Jan 6, 2020 | All Blog Posts, Fun and Leisure Humor | 4 Comments

Recently, my wife complained that I watch way too much football on TV instead of spending the time with her. So we decided to seek out a marriage counselor to work through this issue. This is a play-by-play transcript of how our first session went. I think we made excellent progress.