Monthly Archives: February 2009

You’re here because of salt. Honestly, according to our egghead pals at Wikipedia, salt’s ability to preserve food was a foundation of civilization. People figured out that they could take their food with them, and skipped town with a lunch … Continue reading →

Well, they might not be named after you specifically. Maybe they just happen to have the same name. But then again, who knows really? I mean, all we know for sure is that your names match and you were born … Continue reading →

Do you sometimes forget your ears need a good popping? Maybe after the jet cabin decompresses, concert wraps up, or swimming lessons finish the volume in your ear dials down a notch and your head feels all plugged up. But … Continue reading →

Pouring a cold soda or pitcher of beer into a glass sure can be a stressful job. Yes, all eyes are watching as you attempt a Hot Spotlight Pour late at night, surrounded by thirsty people, empty glasses, and focused, … Continue reading →

Building a family room stronghold is no joke. No, it’s a kindergarten lesson in teamwork, trust, and the art of war. Follow these six steps to construct your domestic defense: Step 1: Clear and collect. Get the coffee table, throw … Continue reading →

You know what’s cheap? Entertaining kids, man. Honestly, forget the high-def TVs, lower bowl tickets to the big game, or exotic dream vacations to the other side of the rock. Ditch those in favor of an afternoon playing Tag in … Continue reading →

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Cola, Diet, RB, or other. When we were kids, my sister and I carefully pushed those little plastic buttons every time we scored a meal at McDonald’s. We pushed Cola if we had cola, RB if we had root beer, … Continue reading →

Fresh cut grass smells like twilight in the countryside, a football game about to start at the park, or a sunny Saturday morning in the suburbs. So whether you’re driving down a dusty farm road while the sun sets, stretching … Continue reading →

Mints are mints. Sure, they can be circle or square, chewy or hard, powdery or smooth, but they’re still mints, man. And there’s nothing wrong with that. But after a fat meal with friends, when your body’s Food-Chomping Engine is … Continue reading →