I’d forgotten all about this version of “All Quiet On The Western Front”. It was made for TV and besides Richard Thomas it also starred Ernest Borgnine. Before I took my nap and was prepared to take the Covid test,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Throughout my career I’ve worked in the Toy Industry (Hasbro, K’NEX), the Greeting Cards & Party Units Industry (Hallmark), the Confection and Gum Industry (Dubble Bubble bubblegum, Tootsie Roll), fun products. Schroeder Industries makes Hydraulic Filtrations for Industrial Applications, kind[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Well, I guess if I’d had stayed awake I could have accomplished a lot, but I’m sure the lack of sleep would have caught up with me and I’d have crashed into a nap sometime during the day. If you’ve[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve dealt with a lot of recruiters and hiring managers in the past 19 months of unemployment and the most consistent aspect of them all have been their “ghosting”, their lack of contact after either a phone or in person[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
You might think that I could tell if the bottle was empty by just holding it, but not so. Like I said, the bottle is made of thick plastic and it’s difficult to tell how much is left in it[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, it’s true that I’m not a fan of fireworks. They don’t do anything for me. I’m not putting anyone down, if they enjoy going to see fireworks, good for them. No, what annoys me are the people, usually neighbors,[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve had four cats living with me since I went out on my own in 1983. Linus & Lucy from 2011 thru today, Oscar, from 1994 thru 2010 and Max, from 1987 thru 1993. Of all four, Max never gave[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I’ve interviewed and have been hired by numerous companies. Hasbro, Hallmark, Philadelphia Chewing Gum, K’NEX, Siemens, etc… and I NEVER had to go in and “prove” myself beforehand. I would think that a resume and portfolio that shows what I’ve[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Over the last several months, especially since I was laid off, many of these comics have had a depressing tone. Today’s comic has a more bright outlook to it. Will this last? Stay tuned…
No, I’m not going to tell you what I wished for, cause you know, it I do it won’t come true. But you can probably guess what I wished for.