next 2025/01 ― The adage says: “A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.” Here I have a bird in each hand and there is another on the bench―just because I was not about to put seeds on my head. To sum it up, if my calculations are correct, two birds in hand […]
Triceratops are Tops
next 2024/12 ― In my mind, rhinos are as cute as a button, and I always go out of my way to visit dinosaurs in museums. Drawing from the best of both worlds, the most endearing creature would have to be the triceratops, the rhino-like dinosaur. Long live the―oh! never mind!
Piece of Tail
Sushi Class
next 2024/08 — The chef hats manifest the seriousness of this sushi class that Mayra and I attended. We used nori, which are sheets of seaweed, to wrap together the sticky rice, ginger, avocado and seafood. After a dip in sauces and wasabi, these tasty creations met their Maker.
Mechanical Dog
next 2024/05 ― I could pet this dog without any fear of allergic reactions. It walks, shuffles, jumps, heels and even flips. A bonus is that there is no need to follow it around with a plastic bag. It does not bite because it does not seem to have a head―nor a tail for that […]
Can I?
next 2023/11 ― Questionable Prose Can I open this giant can?Will I be able to with a crowbar?Could it be a giant’s can?Must I seek this giant’s permission?Should I ask this giant,“May I have this can?”Might this giant have shaken this can?Would an exploding can hurt me?Shall I take such a risk?
Get Smart
next 2023/10 ― Raymond came across two automatic doors in a hallway and decided to have fun with it by making video imitating the Get Smart sitcom series of the 1970s. Mayra recorded it on a cellphone.
The Mouth of Truth
next 2023/09 ― According to the legend, if you lie while your hand is in the Mouth of Truth, then the mouth will clamp down and bite your hand. I think my hand is pretty safe; firstly, I am not much of a believer in superstitions, and secondly, I seldom feel the need to lie. […]
Il gelato
next 2023/07 ― Spesso mangiavo gelato quando ero in Italia. La commessa non voleva farmi un cono con più di 4 gusti perché aveva paura che tanto gelato pendesse come la Torre di Pisa.
La cabane à sucre
next 2023/03 ― Selon la tradition depuis que je suis très jeune, ma famille va à la cabane à sucre au printemps. Tous sont d’accord que j’ai un excellent appétit. Quand quelqu’un me cherche, il a des bonnes chances de me trouver au comptoir des tartes au sucre.