Category: Humor

Andy, Mayberry & Wapak

Andy, Mayberry & Wapak

    Like most, I was saddened at the news of Andy Griffith’s passing in early July. As a kid, I loved the homespun humor & life lessons of TV’s “The Andy Griffith Show.” I felt a connection to the program and to Mayberry, the ficticious town where Andy served as sheriff.   Mayberry was  …

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My Odd Sock Vacation Photos!

My Odd Sock Vacation Photos!

      My Odd Sock is excited to share some candid photographs of my recent trip to the U.K! Visiting a castle has always been on my bucket list.  And what better place to tour one–than in jolly ‘ol England! (Castles are few and far between here in Ohio!)     So I strapped on …

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Home At Last

Home At Last

      It’s good to finally be home. And good to be once again writing this rubbish called My Odd Sock. I enjoyed visiting family as well as the sights of jolly ol’ England during the last two weeks.     Of course, always looking for new experiences, England didn’t disappoint as I would …

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Hooked On Hoveround

Hooked On Hoveround

  Take a spin through this My Odd Sock from the past!   I’m an addict. I gotta have it. My body & mind crave it. But I can only find it late mornings during “The Price is Right” or the 10am version of the “Today Show” that no one watches.   Of course, I’m …

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Noteworthy Messages

Noteworthy Messages

Please make a note to enjoy this My Odd Sock from the past!   I have a bad habit AND a dilemma. My bad habit is not leaving a note telling others in my family of my whereabouts. It’s a bad habit I am working hard to break……which leads me to my dilemma.   My …

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WTF Father’s Day Gift Guide

WTF Father’s Day Gift Guide

    With just a week till Father’s Day on June 17th, retailers are abuzz, each claiming to have the perfect gift for Dad.   Well, they may be stretching the truth a bit as My Odd Sock has been busy scouring the ads, looking for the self-described “perfect gift” that in all honesty may …

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Attention-Getting Headlines

Attention-Getting Headlines

    Newspapers have long been associated with big headlines in order to sell more issues. The tabloid rags are famous for their exclusive stories about Bigfoot being the next judge on “American Idol.”  Or pictures of Jessica Simpson’s three-headed baby. I admit, they catch my eye when I’m in line at the grocery store …

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Audio EarWax Plus!

Audio EarWax Plus!

      Let’s blow the dust off of a couple parody radio commercials in this edition of Audio EarWax. Both pieces were written by My Odd Sock and produced by my friend at Tony Gialluca Productions.   Simply click on the blue title and your computer’s media player should open to play these :60 …

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Clearing The Page

Clearing The Page

    Sometimes it is best to start fresh.     As you can tell from the picture, My Odd Sock’s Topic/Idea page is plumb-full of scribbles, notes and enough unfunny jokes to remind one of an Adam Sandler movie (Or my stand-up act)!   But before I begin a new Topic/Idea page in my …

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Mother’s Day Salute: Patricia Krentcil

Mother’s Day Salute: Patricia Krentcil

    Being Mother’s Day weekend, My Odd Sock would like to honor and salute the most misunderstood mother of recent days….Patricia Krentcil, aka “Tanning Mom.”   Patricia is the 44 year-old mother who is being vilified in the media for excessive tanning as well as allowing her 6 year-old daughter to join her in the …

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