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

Stressed Out Meditation

by TEJ | Aug 8, 2020 | Lifestyles humor | 1 Comment

Recently I’ve been experiencing a lot of stress in my life. So, I decided to purchase a meditation / relaxation CD to help me relax and clear out my mind. But I have to say, I’ve been listening to it. And I don’t think it’s actually helping. In fact, I think it’s making things worse. Not sure why.

Trump Team Searches for a New 2020 Campaign Slogan

by TEJ | Jul 31, 2020 | Political humor | 6 Comments

Recently, President Trump’s campaign has been struggling to come up with a new campaign slogan for his 2020 re-election bid. He can’t use Make America Great Again because, well, he’s already accomplished that bigly. So, I have done some brainstorming and come up with a list of possible Trump 2020 campaign slogans.

Sleepless in Seattle

by TEJ | Jul 25, 2020 | Other Attempts at Humor | 3 Comments

Lately, I’ve had difficulty sleeping at night. I either have a bad case of Restless Leg Syndrome or an epic case of the Harlem Shakes. Friends have offered countless suggestions for how to get a restful night’s sleep. None of them have worked so far. But a buddy swears he knows a surefire cure: Drink a fifth of Tequila while watching the film Weekend at Bernie’s in the nude.

Other Masks We Need

by TEJ | Jul 18, 2020 | In the News Humor | 5 Comments

The successful use of face masks against the Covid pandemic has inspired scientists and public health professionals to look at further applications of mask technology to prevent the spread of other dangerous human expulsions across a wide array of personal interactions. In this issue, we look at just a few of the exciting new mask applications currently under development.

Announcing a New, Politically Correct Name for the Washington Redskins

by TEJ | Jul 7, 2020 | In the News Humor | 11 Comments

Recently, the controversy over the name of the Washington Redskins NFL team has gained momentum. Many people feel the term “Redskins” paints a racially demeaning stereotype of Native Americans. So, I have come up with a way to solve this problem once and for all. No need to thank me.

Warning Signs You May Be Experiencing Kronic Incessant Disorder Syndrome (K.I.D.S.)

by TEJ | Jul 5, 2020 | Lifestyles humor, Parenting and Family humor | 3 Comments

In recent decades there has been an explosion in the reported cases of KIDS. There are more people grappling with the symptoms of this chronic condition now than at any previous time in human history. Learn whether you may have KIDS and what you can do about it.