At the beginning of every year for as far back as I can remember (2009), the news is dominated by telling us ways to save money. One major emphasis is on coupon clipping. Headlines yell, ‘Over $25,500 in coupon savings in this issue.? That in mind, I am a saver, I took the insert coupons […]
It just isn’t right. It’s un-American! It’s lying, deceiving and outrageous! What I’m talking about is television schedules for sporting events. Especially the big four – football, basketball, hockey and baseball. The printed schedule will list a starting time as, say 1:00. But, that’s nowhere near the start of the game time. That’s when the […]
This miscellanea brought to you by Mr. Cellanea When you read a headline like that you know you’re in for some ‘profound? statements, some outstanding prose and some stuff from the manure spreader owner. You can expect to read a 2010 Jottings that’s completely unrehearsed, unrepeatable, unnecessary and certainly not serious. Keep that in mind […]
Gosh, it’s been so long since we talked. How you been? How’s the family? Seen any good movies? For me, it’s been a time for accumulation. I’ve been taking notes on everything from whatever happened to Condoleezza Rice, to aging, vegetables, dog food, advertising slogans, to happiness according to current son-in-law Bob. Please note the […]
When we first started this Jim’s Jottings holiday tradition, the two grandchildren pictured on the wall (Dan and Karen Offer) were small enough to fit on my knees. It was 1988. Dan was 3-years-old and Karen was four-months-old. In that first picture, Karen had no hair, I had more and I still wore a suit […]
Big Jim is busy buying, wrapping and hiding presents from his dog Shayna. His column returns next week . . . stay turned!
There’s a sports team-depression connection As you regular, or irregular, readers of this column know, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, brightest bulb on your Christmas tree, nor does my mind see the obvious. All of which give me reason not to realize the cause of many of Michigan’s sport teams to tank […]
As you regular, or irregular, readers of this column know, I’m not the sharpest knife in the drawer, brightest bulb on your Christmas tree, nor does my mind see the obvious. All of which give me reason not to realize the cause of many of Michigan’s sport teams to tank this year. Why have the […]
When I go away for a few days and leave ma’dog Shayna at a kennel, I solicit a promise that she will be given ice cream every other day. It doesn’t have to be expensive ice cream. At Lori’s bath house I request human fragrances, like my after shave. It doesn’t have to be Armani […]
Happy Thanksgiving! I’ll be back next week (my column has alrerady been penned!)