Eric Scheske

A handful of great passages from Joseph Epstein's new book of essays . . . and I'm only about 15% of the way through it: "[I]n the matter of literary criticism, as Mencken once remarked, it is only justice that hurts." "[I]f the same

A Random Passage "Anyone who believes that advertisers control consumers need only be told a few names: Tucker, Henry J., Ford, Edsel, Mercury Park Lane, Studebaker, Wagonaire, Lincoln Blackwood, AMC Marlin, Buick Reatta, and Eagle Premier. These were among many automobiles that were marketed strenuously by their manufacturers but

In anticipation of the coming football season, I thought I'd post this picture that really cracked me up a few days ago. (If you don't follow the NFL, my apologies . . . and good for you, btw).

The rest of my backyard container garden went in Thursday evening. This is a partial picture of the finished deal.

A group of scientists have started attaching sensors to sharks to help predict hurricane intensity. They're hoping the information they gather will save enough lives to offset the number of lives lost attaching sensors to sharks.

BYCU I'd be curious where Memorial Day weekend ranks among drinking weekends. It must be in the top 10, probably top 5 after the brutal winter we've just came through. I've talked with a lot of people who have told me that it seems

For 40 years Burger King has been saying "Have it your way" in their ads. They're changing the slogan from "Have it your way" to "Be your way." I don't get it. Am I ordering a Whopper or coming out

It's also National Waiter and Waitress Day. So be extra nice to your server. Say "Thanks, sugar" and give them a little slap on the butt.

A Handful of Wisdom The Only Five Things I Wish College Had Taught Me [http://www.lewrockwell.com/2014/05/james-altucher/the-only-5-things/]. I don't agree with all of it, but the writer makes some awfully good points. A few of my favorites: "The best way to change