Author Archives: J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Did You Know…?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Did you know the birds that accompany Woodstock in the “Peanuts” comic strip have names? They are Bill, Harriet, Olivier, Raymond, Fred, Roy & Conrad. And apparently Snoopy knows who is who.

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How To Watch The “Comet Of The Century”

Posted on November 29, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

UPDATE: The post below was written before it seemed that ISON had been destroyed during its close encounter with the sun yesterday. Today, new reports are indicating that at least some portion of the comet may have come through intact, … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays – You Are NOT Being Persecuted

Posted on November 29, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Here’s my SOP when it comes to greeting people during the holiday season; If I know they celebrate a specific holiday, such as Christmas, then I will say “Merry Christmas!” with no worries on my part that I may incorrectly … Continue reading →

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How A Scientist Says Thanksgiving Grace

Posted on November 28, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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“Slaughterhouse Five” – Book Review

Posted on November 28, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

It’s difficult for even me to believe, but this is the first work of Vonnegut’s I’ve ever read. You would have thought I would have read it in 1970-71 when I was 15 & 16 and in the American Literature … Continue reading →

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“As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly!”

Posted on November 28, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

In my humble opinion, “WKRP In Cincinnati” is THE funniest TV comedy series to ever air! And the funniest episode EVER was “Turkeys Away”, which aired as the series’ Thanksgiving episode in the first season (1978). The story premise, which … Continue reading →

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Funny Snowman Prank

Posted on November 27, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

This guy has done this in previous years and he and his crew are back this year with a new compilation of shots where he scares unsuspecting folks walking down the streets of Boston. I laugh every time, however I … Continue reading →

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Phantom Cell Phone Vibration Syndrome

Posted on November 27, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Does this ever happen to  you? I carry my iPhone in a belt holster on my waist and my work Blackberry goes there as well when I’m out working. I can be sitting at my desk working or in a … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Family Seating Flowchart

Posted on November 27, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.
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Voting “No” On Airline Flight Cell Phone Conversations

Posted on November 27, 2013 by J.M. Wetherington Sr.

Drew Sheneman, editorial cartoonist for The Star-Ledger newspaper in Newark, NJ, hits the nail on the head with his cartoon about allowing cell phone conversations on airline flights. I can see a jump in sales of noise-cancelling headphones or even … Continue reading →

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