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

Announcing a New, Politically Correct Name for the Washington Redskins

by TEJ | Jul 7, 2020 | In the News Humor | 10 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.

My Wife Wants Me Recalled

by TEJ | Jun 28, 2020 | Parenting and Family humor | 7 Comments

Recently, my wife decided that my condition had deteriorated so much that she wanted to trade me in. She was unhappy with my performance and my parts were breaking down. So she inquired about getting me recalled by the manufacturer. This is the letter she got back.

I Think I Need a Haircut

by TEJ | Jun 21, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor, In the News Humor | 6 Comments

In my entire life, I never really have had what you would call “long hair.” That is until now. Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic and the rigid shelter in place mandate, it’s been five months since my last haircut. I’m starting to look like a backup drummer for Metallica – or at the very least one of their roadies.

My Awesomest Extreme Prank

by TEJ | Jun 14, 2020 | Fun and Leisure Humor | 6 Comments

For much of my life, I have been on the receiving end of practical jokes – because, apparently, everybody got the memo that said Tim is a good sport. But what some people may not know is that Tim can GIVE a joke as well as he takes one. This is the true retelling of the time I pulled a doozy of a prank on my best friend. He never saw it coming.

I Had a Dream

by TEJ | Jun 7, 2020 | Political humor | 5 Comments

I had the most wonderful dream last night. It felt so real. I woke up positively gleeful, feeling hopeful for the first time in four years. It may have been the after-effects of anesthesia from my recent knee replacement surgery, but I’d like to think it was prophetic. A guy can dream, can’t he?