We have a problem: There are way too many idiots in the world. And because they’re idiots, they have no idea that they’re idiots. And therein lies the rub. Have you ever tried to get an idiot to realize it? It’s way harder than you’d think. The problem is that[…] Read On
Life can be remarkably forgiving of chronic screw-ups. I should know. Just ask my wife. She can tell you stories — um, on second thought, don’t get her started; she’s been in a good mood lately. I’ve screwed up jobs, investments, relationships, home repairs, major appliances – you name it, I’ve screwed[…] Read On
I always start the New Year exactly the same way: hung over. Nah, JK. Sure, I always have a good time around the holidays, I just can’t party quite like I used to. Besides, why would anyone want to wreak that kind of havoc on the most precious thing they’ve[…] Read On
ICYI, here are 10 random things about my writing. Why? Why not? Also I thought it might be interesting. 1. My sainted wife Kim has never read a thing I’ve written. Ever. Not the book, the columns, the blog posts … nada. She says living with me is annoying enough.[…] Read On
After a day of watching the Loma Prieta wildfire burn more than 1,000 acres just 10 miles east of my home in the Bay Area’s Santa Cruz Mountains and thinking “too close for comfort,” I gave up trying to concentrate on work and settled in to watch the debate and Monday[…] Read On
The world is full of people trying to reclaim their youth with fast cars, miracle pills, hair plugs, and trophy wives. The question is why? Yes, I know all about the aches and pains of middle age. Believe me, I know. That aside, why would anyone ever want to be[…] Read On
See if you can solve this simple arithmetic problem: Are you done, Einstein? Say your answer out loud so we know you didn’t cheat. Are you ready to see if you got it right? OK. Here’s how you solve it: (for the answer, click on the grey box below that[…] Read On