It’s The Battery

It’s The Battery

I took my car in for a routine oil change, but because I have such a mastery of the internal combustion engine, ignored the mechanic’s warning of a problem with the battery. Here’s how that worked out.

Don’t Call Me Paulie

Don’t Call Me Paulie

My first name is monosyllabic and not nickname-friendly. I’ve never been embarrassed by it, but hate when someone adds that annoying second syllable. Here’s why.

A Hardware Story

A Hardware Story

I was in the midst of taking something apart and putting it back together when I noticed I was missing a piece. Thus began my fish-out-of-water trip to the hardware store.

Four Random Thoughts

Four Random Thoughts

Quickies on “The Goldbergs,” an odd gas station sign, my favorite improvement in customer service, and a question about bug spray.

I Fell Down — Again

I Fell Down — Again

We were out for a nice bike ride the other day when my adventure suddenly changed from horizontal to vertical and I slammed into the Earth — again. Here’s the story.