Tag Archives: humor

Gladrags and Cold Bags

Posted on August 24, 2009 by John

Pop Hymes, drummer extraordinaire, Natchitoches fishing legend and general all-around bon vivant, is fond of telling jokes, particularly ones that focus on musicians in some way. For example: Three guitarists arrive at a studio to audition for a band. The … Continue reading →

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Deity and Single Parenting

Posted on April 27, 2009 by John

Well, it started as a discussion about that certain part of the male hierarchy (and no, it wasn’t a discussion about Viagra).  And though it started with that certain reference in mind, the thought was expanded somewhat in the retelling: … Continue reading →

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Dear Kleenex

Posted on December 21, 2006 by John

As of late, there’s been a commercial advertising your products that runs a little something like this … A man with a shaven head (not tonsured, but completely shaven), wearing maroon robes very similar in style to those worn by … Continue reading →

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If Not the Heartland

Posted on July 6, 2006 by John

Just a random question … If you’re not living in the “Heartland,” what body part exactly is your home located in? Does that part have no “heart”? Does the “Heartland” have no brain, hands, feet, stomach, mouth, genitals? Or is … Continue reading →

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To Be Ambrose Bierce for a Day

Posted on May 7, 2006 by John

chaste, n. The state of being pursued, but not yet within the grasp of the pursuer. For example, it could be said that one is chaste, or in fact chased, until they are caught or captured. Quite often the value … Continue reading →

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Come Out to the Cherokee

Posted on March 17, 2006 by John

Sometimes, it’s the craziest little line that starts off a whole chain of thinkin’. This one, of course, is not based in reality whatsoever; but it does beg the question … when IS that Jeff Rachall website going to be … Continue reading →

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Half Crazy

Posted on October 26, 2005 by John

I’ve always been a fan of reggae, calypso and island music in general; and the songs “Margaritaville” and “Two Pina Coladas” seemed to be missing what I’ve always seen as a crucial element in the description of relationship recovery: that … Continue reading →

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