From time to time, I like to clear out some unused topics, clippings & observations in what I call “More Mixed Nuts.” The subjects are random & disjointed (similar to most content in My Odd Sock). So in no particular order…away we go! No Dead Zone Why are there cemetery lots for sale in the …
The Black Box is as important to an airplane as its wings. In fact, the Black Box is the most sought after piece of equipment during accident investigations by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), the NTSB (National Transportation Safety Board) as well as OUCH! (Occupant Universal Covenant House!). Many wonder what information the Black Box …
Brushing your teeth is as simple as it gets. Brush. Spit. Rinse. For me, the most difficult aspect of this task…..is the decision. Which toothpaste do I choose? I never realized oral hygiene had so many choices! One toothpaste does this. Another claims that. We have toothpaste that whitens. One for fresh breath. A different …
Cursive writing is dead. And I’m not grieving. Not one bit. Granted it’s been a long, slow death. For years, penmanship has been in a choke-hold of technology. The keyboard putting the beat down on pen & paper. I couldn’t be happier. Today, many states don’t require kids to learn cursive. In fact, some 46 …
Good morning students. Today’s lesson is “Advertising.” You should advertise with intent. Your ad and/or commercial should cultivate an urgency in the consumer. “I must have this product!” “I need this service!” “I gotta try it!” And the message should then motivate the target audience with a call to action. At least that’s the way …
“You go ahead, I’m winded” I said to those watching me attempt to blow out the candles. The heat rising from the cake was enough to singe the hair growing in my ears. Birthdays are inconsequential to me. Just numbers really. So I don’t care when mine comes around. As a kid, birthdays are a …
For the second year in a row, My Odd Sock presents the worst of the worst in back-to-school products. The ridiculous. The stupid. The “You’ve got to be kidding.” Let’s go shopping to see what we’re missing….. Bed Bath & Beyond (my favorite store) checks in with the “GoGo Pillow.” The ad tells us the …
Experts agree. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s important as it “breaks” your “fast” between last night’s dinner and today’s lunch. Hence the name, breakfast. I admit, it’s my favorite meal of the day. There is nothing I enjoy more than a bowl of cereal with a sliced banana and maybe …
Let’s just call it mixed nuts. Very simply, a collection of unrelated subject matter thrown together in one can. Some call it eclectic snacking, while others think it is being plain lazy. (We could sort the nuts into separate cans….OR, we can lump them together.) (Who’s gonna buy a can of those over-sized, black nuts? …
It’s hot. I’m cranky. Let’s “Brain Drain.” Hold on. Hold it fella. Before you get started, don’t you think it may be wise to tell those unfamiliar with “Brain Drain” about the concept? “Brain Drain” is very simple. It’s my way of spouting off about dumb things happening around us. (I didn’t say it was …
