... seems to be the message behind this South African Rhino's look. In case you wondering about that trail of something in front of this fine fellow, the feeders at the SD Zoo Safari Park try to "mix things up" in order to keep dinner time interesting for these naturally-foraging animals. So they'll sometimes leave … Continue reading What Are You Lookin’ At? →

Seems everywhere you look there's a fight about some political something-or-other. And something-or-other is about as clear as it usually seems to those who read the news to learn what's happening in the world since the last time we checked the news to learn what's happening in the world. But so much news coverage is … Continue reading It’s Time for the United States to Stand Up to Our Overlords →

Welcome to The Complete Guide to Misery! Each post in this absurd series will promote a different form of human suffering and encourage readers to adopt self-destructive habits that will bring them mountains of anguish. This silliness is intended to be satire, not self-help. However, if readers’ lives are enriched in some way beyond laughter, … Continue reading Savage Pessimism →

Welcome to The Complete Guide to Misery! Each post in this absurd series will promote a different form of human suffering and encourage readers to adopt self-destructive habits that will bring them mountains of anguish. This silliness is intended to be satire, not self-help. However, if readers’ lives are enriched in some way beyond laughter, … Continue reading Gratitude Is for Quitters →

One of the challenges of getting to know any new city is learning the unspoken rules of its roads. That problem is compounded exponentially by the quirkiness of San Diego drivers. Therefore, in order to reduce the chances of a misunderstanding, visitors and more permanent arrivals would do well to educate themselves as much as … Continue reading How to Drive Like a Local: Maximum Chaos →

Imagine this scenario. You are driving on a busy side street in one of San Diego’s many villages and there are cars following close behind you. Picture whatever street you’d like, though my mind automatically wanders to Date Street just east of Golf Course Drive in South Park, en route to I-5, SR-94 or SR-163. … Continue reading How to Drive Like a Local: Forced Courtesy →

One of the challenges of getting to know any new city is learning the unspoken rules of its roads. That problem is compounded exponentially by the quirkiness, shall we say, of San Diego drivers. Therefore, in order to reduce the chances of a misunderstanding, visitors and more permanent arrivals would do well to educate themselves … Continue reading How to Drive Like a Local: Four-Way Stop Signs →

One of the challenges of getting to know any new city is learning the unspoken rules of its roads. That problem is compounded exponentially by the quirkiness, shall we say, of San Diego drivers. Therefore, in order to reduce the chances of a misunderstanding, visitors and more permanent arrivals would do well to educate themselves … Continue reading How to Drive Like a Local: A Guide for Transplants and Tourists →