Sometimes I’m not sure what is worse, pets or pet owners. Before you get offended, though, please understand that I am also a pet owner. In fact, I feel like I should have a Noah’s Ark patch for all the animals with which I’ve shared our home. Since marrying my wife I have had the opportunity to own (or co-own) [...]

Stuart paused at the door and took a deep breath. “Don’t take the stress home with you,” he muttered as he closed his eyes for a moment. After a brief moment he pushed open the door. “The king has arrived to his castle!” “It’s about time, your highness. I expected you home a half hour ago so dinner is cold. [...]

A few weeks ago I was honored to receive the Versatile Blogger Award. The award was conveyed to me by John Wiswell as part of his acceptance of the award. Did I mention I was honored? (Even if part of the reason he chose me was my post on auto-flushing toilets.) I don’t win many awards – ok, I don’t [...]

“Stop that! They will see us.” “I can’t help it – especially when I’m scared.” “Hurry, over here into these trees.” “Ha ha ha ha ha!” “Ohhh. I hate that sound. Sometimes I have nightmares about it.” “Don’t worry. Just keep moving and follow me.” “Oops” “Please focus. Every time you do that you tell them where we are.” “I [...]

  It was just a brief flash, but it was clear enough that John had no doubt what he had seen out of the corner of his eye. If twelve years in the corporate world had taught him anything it was how to spot a box a doughnuts on their way to a conference room. He finished the report he [...]