The Viking Funeral or HALO-Flame-O grilling
Recently, on a Southwest flight back home from Kansas City, I was given a handful of free drink coupons from a sympathetic viewer.
Author: Shari
Fridays with Freddie: Balls
They roll their balls down the dusty track, and squeal with glee as they collide with the others.
‘Somebody’s Gotta Do It’ vs. ‘Dirty Jobs’
“I just don’t want to bullshit the viewer anymore into thinking a thing is bigger than it is or smaller than it is or any more dangerous than it is.”
Dangerous Days but Somebody’s Gotta Do It
Yesterday I was in the Mojave, learning how to survive in extreme conditions. Day before I was in a power plant, trying not to incinerate myself.
OFF THE WALL: The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and Chuck Norris’s Beard
Many thoughtful comments after yesterdays post. This one for instance, from Steven Oklesh, rose to someplace near the top. “Fact – After reading this post, Chuck Norris’ beard abandoned him and is now en route to attach itself to Read More …
Men’s Health ‘Grilling Dirty with Mike Rowe’
Mike Rowe is a hands-on kind of guy. He didn’t sit back when given the chance to assist a turkey inseminator, and he hardly batted an eyelash before stepping in as midwife on a dairy cow farm
No Sour Grapes – Go Vote for mrW/UTI Videos
Here’s a picture of me holding a copy of The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. (Skill and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.) I wrote The Pledge last year for three simple reasons: 1. I believe what it says, and felt strongly the world needs Read More …
If A Dog Can Eat Your Homework…
Hello Friends, and Happy Day After Independence Day. Like many others, Kris Haas was disappointed with yesterday’s post from Freddie.
Fridays With Freddie: The Rattlesnake
It’s come to my attention that the original mascot of American Independence is the rattlesnake.
Happy Birthday Eileen!
This is my friend Eileen. She’s turning 49 today, and celebrating the occasion with some delicious bavette steaks and a houseful of friends.
Leila’s Hair Museum – Somebody’s Gotta Do It
This is Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence Missouri. It’s just down the road a piece from Harry Truman’s place.
SkillsUSA Torch Carrier Award – It’s a Major Award
I’ve always been ambivalent about trophies and plaques and various other tokens of accomplishment designed to live forever on walls and mantles. Unless the memento in question falls into the “major award” category – like The Leg Lamp from A Read More …
OFF THE WALL: Shopkeepers…
So far, five million people have seen the slightly altered face of a shoplifter I posted earlier this week.
Fridays with Freddie: Cheeseburger please!
Used to be a fella could duck into the local diner, grab a burger and get on with his life.
Keith is Walking the Walk ~ Let’s Help
Some of you might be familiar with this photo. It was taken a few years ago on a pig farm in Las Vegas.