This is today's AL.com column. Clicking the link takes you to AL.com to read the column in its entirety. Lately, I’ve noticed lots of research about human interactions with domesticated pets. I’m fairly sure these were initiated by the humans because, really, our pets don’t care. When’s the last time you saw that cocked-head, quizzical… Continue reading Dogs have got us right where they want us
Tag: Southern Things Column
Southern mama threats: Original Meme Friday
Lately, when Sweetums teases me lightheartedly, I reply, lightheartedly, that I'm going to beat him with a shoe. Why this phrase? I have no idea. Maybe because middle-aged moms sound stupid saying we're going to open a can of whoop-ass? Whatever the reason, it got me thinking about threats mamas make. Thus, this meme. If… Continue reading Southern mama threats: Original Meme Friday
T. Rex a sensitive lover? Reckon how scientists know …
Y'all, I couldn't let this recent news story go unanswered: "Researchers say T. Rex was sensitive lover, enjoyed foreplay." The who say wha...??? Like many of you, I had a few questions beyond the obvious: "Who are these researchers and where did they find a T. Rex to have (whisper) the sex with?" Over at… Continue reading T. Rex a sensitive lover? Reckon how scientists know …
Some poor guy got aches on a plane and United got a black eye
(This column originates on AL.com. Clicking to continue reading will take you to a new page.) Look, United, if you wanted to scare passengers off your planes, just drop down those oxygen masks from time-to-time with no warning. Or maybe light a small fire on a wing. There's no need to get physical. Click to… Continue reading Some poor guy got aches on a plane and United got a black eye
No. I can’t bless Gov. Bentley’s cheatin’ heart or parts
Shazam, y'all! It's no wonder Gov. Bentley begged to keep the public from seeing texts used as evidence in his ethics hearing. Bless his little heart. No wait! No need ... the paramour in this tawdry affair - the Gloria to his hunched and creepy Mr. Burns - already blessed his heart: right on page… Continue reading No. I can’t bless Gov. Bentley’s cheatin’ heart or parts
