Category Archives: The Lighter Side Newspaper column

Writing a humorist column for a New Mexico newspaper from 1997-1998, these are the articles that shows how the world looked through my eyes at that time.

Building A Christmas Float

Posted on December 4, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

If you use a Christmas tree bulb on anything other than your own Christmas tree, it has a half life of only three days. I reached this conclusion as I was working on my employers Christmas Light Parade float. How … Continue reading →

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Empty Nest Syndrome

Posted on November 28, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

When I have a free moment, I love to kick back and read a magazine. Recently however, I have seen numerous articles featuring empty nest syndrome. Despite the fact that it sounds like a male pattern baldness disease, these magazines … Continue reading →

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Interpretive Ballet not for Everyone

Posted on November 15, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Recently in an effort to make our children appreciate the fine arts, my wife had us attend a New York Ballet performance. If you’ve never attended a ballet, the only way to describe it is choreographed jaywalking. You wouldn’t see … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Know Who the Bad People Are?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

Some years ago I attended a convention, I saw an attendee who looked like the lead actor in a horror movie called “Offspring of the Parrot People.” I’m no prude and I believe everyone should find their niche in life, … Continue reading →

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