How do you define the king of your castle? Is it the person who is more Type-A personality? Makes the most money? Highest educated? Biggest feet? In the animal world, the king of the castle boils down to things like dominance…or age…or having the most silver hair on your back (Hey, I might win …
Time to clear the noggin of a couple of bothersome topics. “Brain Drain” is usually reserved for commentary on dumb products, TV or other novelties of our world, but today’s objects of affection are simply my “beefs” in general. Shall we begin? Grunge I don’t consider myself an old fuddy–duddy, but I am …
My sincere apology but the Thanksgiving turkey’s triptophan is still kicking around in my big, empty head. So here is another “twice is nice” post. Recently I was approved for Social Security Disability. Good or bad, being labeled a “gimp” by your Federal Government elicits a mixed bag of emotions on your psyche. Family & friends …
An Oldie but a goodie! I just saw a commercial for LifeAlert featuring C. Everett Koop, a former Surgeon General. C. Everett was our country’s 13th Surgeon General, serving in the position from 1982 till 1989. But he is, by far, our country’s most popular Surgeon General. I mean, can you name ANY …
It’s time for some listening fun! You’ve heard about Five Hour Energy, the little boost in a bottle. Well, now My Odd Sock presents a parody of a new product. Just click on the name at the end of the sentence to hear an mp3 comedy bit about Three Hour Leg Cramp. Three Hour …
There comes a defining moment in every person’s life where you either face your fear and stand strong….or you flee. Me? I ran like hell everyday for two long years! Flashback to 1984 and my days as a “pseudo-student” at The Ohio State University. I call myself a “pseudo-student” as dictated by my scholarly …
It’s time to flush out those icky thoughts that are clogging our brains. Yes, it is “Brain Drain” time! My Odd Sock’s Consumer Research Department (me) has been hard at work uncovering the latest developments in cultural annoyances. Here are just a few of our findings…. Obituary Photos …
An oldie but a goodie! At My Odd Sock, our investigative team (me) zeros in on the minutiae of multiple sclerosis details, turning over the smallest pebbles of information, so you can enjoy your chronic disease to the fullest! Today, we turn our attention to the bathroom. Multiple Sclerosis does a number …
C’mon fess up! You have done some mighty stupid things in your day. Like the time you….yep yep. Or the day you…oh, I remember. And don’t forget when you did….how could I forget! Well My Odd Sock has a whole closet FULL of less than intelligent moments. Let’s begin by sharing just a few. …
Geckos, ducks and cavemen oh my! Can anyone answer my question…When the hell did insurance get so “funny?” At one time, insurance was a serious business—conducted by a professional in a suit and tie. But today, we have leap-frogged over “business-professional”….said adios to the button-down….and have time-traveled back to the Paleozoic Era where …
