Learning Biology is as easy & fun as pouring a bowl of cereal! Way back in the 1700’s, Carolus Linnaeus never though his life work could be reduced to a bowl of Sugar Puffs. You see, Carl is the father of Taxonomy, the system of naming species of living things. Using binomial nomenclature (a fancy-smansy …
“Brain Drain” is a chance to pull the plug on my cerebellum and empty all the dishwater that has collected and become stagnant over time It’s been a long while since the last “Brain Drain,” so let’s get to it….. Striving for Excellence In today’s world, good isn’t good enough. You must be perfect. And …
Sometimes you see the oddest things listed in the classified ads. Like this ad I noticed….. Wow. I know drones have been in the news a lot lately, but I didn’t think you could actually lose one. The owners weren’t very descriptive of their lost drone, so you gotta think that it could anything “white …
Yes, it’s a little late for a “Best of 2013” post, but I’m a little slow—so it’s all good. Here at My Odd Sock, a lot happened in 2013. At least that’s what my parole officer tells me. So I thought we could take a look back at what some (none really) may consider to …
I only wish spring was near, but till then, please enjoy this My Odd Sock favorite… I ignored the signals like a politician ignores their constituents, the warming temperatures, the brighter sky, the chirping birds. It all adds up–winter was finally giving way to spring! It is quickly becoming the time of year when the …
W orth reading a second time! Gigundus! Enormoth! Monstrossal! It’s the size of my friggin head! Just look at the picture. No Photoshop enhancement here. That’s “skull-Dougry” at its finest. But don’t pity me–feel pity for my poor mother. She gave birth to a “cranial-pod.” No wonder she can hardly walk now. I probably split …
My Odd Sock extends its warmest Christmas greeting to all! Celebrating the wonderful sights of the season, we are proud to offer you some heartfelt images capturing the spirit of the season. Enjoy. Let’s see…a Ruger for Molly, a Smith & Wesson for Steve. Over a month ago when I clipped this ad from the …
Welcome to the long-awaited, highly-anticipated review of many of the oddest gifts, surely NOT to be on anyone’s gift list. Let’s get shopping, shall we……. First up, what child wouldn’t want this super-hero action figure…..with a bulging crotch pocket? It’s in your face action, for sure! Geez, does Superman carry his wallet in there or …
You have probably wondered what exactly your MS meds are doing. But are you curious about what they may be saying? I was. So I used a highly-sensitive recording device to capture the conversations between several syringes. Here, in a My Odd Sock exclusive, are excerpts of my findings…. Yes, quite compelling indeed. I thought …
The decorations adorning the My Odd Sock Christmas tree hold special meaning. Each ornament tells a story of a time & place of good memories. Some are the silly ones the kids made in school. While others were given to us by loved ones who have passed on. I enjoy looking at each piece in …
