Steamed Up Archive
Passing The Torch — Or Using It?
2 Comments Published December 29th, 2007 in Steamed Up, Historical StuffI realized something today that made me sad — and a wee bit angry.
BJ and I were on our way to physical therapy this afternoon when we drove past a restaurant that has been a huge part of the community for many years. The owner died about two years ago, and everybody misses him. […]
So much for loyalty.
Rich Rodriguez has taken a job as head football coach at the University of Michigan. He leaves West Virginia University (his alma mater) after seven seasons — and a big bale out last year at about this time from his fellow alumni.
Alabama really wanted Coach Rod — so much so that they […]
The way I see it, there are two professions where failure is acceptable across the board: Major League baseball hitters, and meteorologists.
Big league sluggers are counted successful if they manage to reach base three out of every ten attempts. Now tell me: What would YOUR boss say if you tried this logic on him/her? “Yes, […]
Late night TV leaves an AWFUL lot to be desired.
There was an infomercial on last night that really takes the cake. I don’t know the guy’s name, but he’s a fixture, always selling all sorts of things. Now he’s pushing colon cleaners.
I’m sure there’s a legitimate market for this product, but I can’t imagine that […]
I saw a story on tonight’s TV news that is making me nuts.
Apparently, there’s some sort of lawsuit before the courts in New York City right now that, if the plaintiffs get their way, will result in complete nutritional information being provided on the in-store menu banners at fast food restaurants so that would-be customers […]

