Monday May 21st 2012

‘Strange Observations’ Archives

Strawberries, Dipping Chocolate, & Personal Hygiene

Strawberries, Dipping Chocolate, & Personal Hygiene

Back in my college days, I was subjected to a plethora of short stories in various English and Literature classes.  The presumption here was that these particular stories had successfully made their mark on the world as prime examples of interpretive or escapist [Read More]

Modern Day Inductions

Modern Day Inductions

For those of you familiar with my writing, you know by now that one of the things I relish writing about involves unique and/or out of the ordinary circumstances which I encounter.  For those of you who may not be familiar with my writing, I only have one question for [Read More]

Order 66

Order 66

At the onset of the Great Jedi Purge a really long time ago in a galaxy which was pretty darn far away, the head honcho of the soon to be really Old Republic unleashed a gaggle of clones dressed up in really good catcher’s gear on the good guys of the day who were [Read More]

The Micro Plunge 3000

The Micro Plunge 3000

The Micro Plunge 3000 is no ordinary plunger. At about a third of the size and cost of a regular sized plunger, the Micro Plunge 3000 is more than capable of handling all of your small capacity plunging needs. For those of you with a small sink, small tub, or even a small [Read More]

3 Day Weekend. Day 2.

3 Day Weekend.  Day 2.

So far, it’s been pretty nice and surprisingly uneventful. I should warn you now that there is no one singular aim, focus, or theme in this entry.  Instead, today’s dispatch will parallel the activities I have planned for the garage this weekend.  Brush pick up is [Read More]

More Strange Observations

More Strange Observations

Geez, what I wouldn’t do for a strategically placed Q-Tip in my left ear right now.  Sometimes the moment arises where you have an itch just deep enough in your ear canal that your fingernail just can’t reach.  At the same time, a paper clip or the door key to your [Read More]

Pipe Sleeves & You

Pipe Sleeves & You

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, pipe sleeves are a pretty good idea. Enough said.  If the government says it’s good for you, or even bad for you, then you should take it on blind faith that 535 elected and appointed officials along with the attached [Read More]

My Latest Observation

My Latest Observation

All right, let’s talk some trash. Mind you, this isn’t the type of trash talk that takes into question the honor and integrity of your sister or the aesthetic traits of your mother.  This isn’t the trash talk which is finished off with the phrase “You just got [Read More]

The TharpSter Public Service Announcement

The TharpSter Public Service Announcement

Whereas I’ve always considered the little nuggets of opinionated knowledge that I upload to the internet for the entire world to absorb to be of service for the greater good, I’m not sure all of the enlightened souls who have graced this site with their presence have [Read More]

Latest Topics

Initial Contact

Initial Contact

Speed things up.  Make them quicker.   That’s right people.  In today’s microwave society where we [Read More]

Questionable Parenting

Questionable Parenting

Remember Parenthood?   As much as you’d like to think that I’m talking about the Ron Howard movie that [Read More]

Your Friday….

Your Friday….

….my Thursday.   That’s right people.  By the time you read this dispatch, I will be firmly [Read More]

Not Quite The Horse Head

Not Quite The Horse Head

How do you know when you’re going to have a bad day?   When you open your oven to check dinner, the rump [Read More]

The Last Gig

The Last Gig

Last night, I attended what will most likely be the last concert of my son’s high school career.   I [Read More]

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