Dec 14
Does anyone remember those early high school days? You know, the time when most of us started to discover the opposite sex in ernest, but we still weren’t completly evolved yet. I can still remember those early day High School parties that we had. You know, those parties that you would have at a friends [...]
It’s 5:30 Friday evening. I’ve just put in a full 8 hours at work, commuted for another hour, the home frig is all but empty and I still have to make dinner for my family. So I dash into my familiar home town supermarket, who at this point shall remain nameless – but the name [...]
A welding helmet is a safety device worn for protection while one is welding; however, there are definitely many other uses for a welding helmet. A welding helmet is a very practical that should be found in every home. Here are just a few ways you might find yourself in need of a welding helmet: [...]
If I heard it once I’ve heard it a million times and this week was no exception. In fact, the words have carelessly tumbled from my lips on many occasions, some of which have been perilously near the conclusion of my sermons. Most preachers never conclude their sermons, they just quit when they cannot indulge [...]
Star couple and picture perfect pair Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston did a formal announcement of their break-up through the office of Aniston’s publicist, Stephen Huvane. This announcement came after tabloid stories said that the couple’s marriage was indeed on the rocks. The announcement mentioned that the reasons for the couple’s split are difficult schedules [...]
Dec 3
An article where we discuss the relationship of humor, seriousness and guilt. In one of the numerous and astonishingly tedious lectures I received as a boy, my father said, “stop making jokes, son, life is very serious,” and he meant it. Well, he wasn’t wrong but then I had trouble taking him seriously. I tend [...]
Hazards of Extreme Camping By J. D. Adams Seeking direction as a youth, I bought a compass and wandered into the savage heart of the wilderness. Oregon’s history came alive as I retraced pioneer trails and skied cross-country to skyline camps. Now, grizzled and trout revering, I offer this to show that extreme camping is [...]
Today there was a grand opening to the newest Wally World in the area so I figured what the hell and went to see what of course was yet another same old Wal-Mart. Of course since it was the first day there were people giving out free shit like ice cream, energy drink, and even [...]
This week I celebrate another birthday, which brings me to that auspicious milestone where I am right between 52 and 54. A person only comes to this stage of life once, so I am going to make the most of it. This year I plan celebrating my 29th birthday. I figure it’s my birthday, so [...]
Nov 26
Copyright The Quipping Queen 2005 CALENDAR OF ODD EVENTS– Eccentric events and odd occasions to celebrate in June 2005 – If June is “bust’n out all over”, you’re probably a green-thumb type, a frisky cowpoke, or perhaps just a “Hot Foot powder” aficionado. On the other hand, maybe you’re one of those testy technical types [...]