Author Archives: Michael Waring

Ooh, congratulations are in order – I’ve created a new word – nonprocrastination. Ah, damn it, I didn’t – there’s a Wiktionary listing for it. Sheesh, what do I have to do to create a original word around here? This … Continue reading →

Two years after I set out, my quest for vengeance is now complete. The mighty mountain has fallen beneath my dusty boots. Well, actually, it’s still there, pretty much none the worse for wear, which is not something that can … Continue reading →

I just ordered a pair of convertible pants, you know the pants where you can zip off the lower legs, and change them into shorts. They’re great! I mean sure, usually it’s too much trouble to stop, pull off your … Continue reading →

The other night I engaged in what was described as Boys Night Out, which could mean it was a meeting of the He-Man Girl Haters Club, but probably wasn’t, as we all love our wives a lot. Lots and lots. … Continue reading →

I have to confess that my fellow man doth perplex me, oftenly. Take the Taco Bell Doritos Locos Taco Supreme. That’s it – just think about this for a minute – no, just thirty seconds. And ask yourself – why? … Continue reading →

Mary came across a Wall Street Journal (Note: Strictly For The Validation of the 1%, Not Intended For The Raising of Social Consciousness, Whatsoever) article about people using cruise ships like the Queen Mary 2 to travel across the Atlantic … Continue reading →

We are just a few weeks away from moving to England for three months, and I like to think of it as moving there rather than going on an extended vacation. I mean, sure it looks like a vacation, but … Continue reading →

Due to the fact that I am quite without the use of my favorite extremities because of an unfortunate encounter with a mountain, I will be unable to complete and post today’s undeniably witty scribblings. Well typings, anyway. I would … Continue reading →

It’s time to come clean. Yes, I was once an engineer. Metallurgy was my specialty. Metallurgy is awesome, a field I recommend highly to those people who like chemistry and physics, and feel that whole interacting with your fellow man … Continue reading →

This is the last post in the series related to old time menus from the Golden Age of train travel. After this, I’ll have to find something else to write about, unless I can find some menus and then all … Continue reading →