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.

It Could be Worse, But I’m Optimistic

Posted on October 26, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

A young girl was known for being unabashedly optimistic at all times, and it frustrated her parents. Despite their best efforts to tamper her overly rosy look on life, she continued to dream big and often. Her 8th birthday was … Continue reading →

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Where is The Service?

Posted on October 24, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

In the past decade I have been astounded at the varying options for degree programs. Fifteen years ago, one university actually offered a degree in Frisbee tossing. How this would have helped a person acquire a job on Wall Street, … Continue reading →

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I Hate A Man Named Les

Posted on October 19, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

In the past thirty years I have come to hate an individual I have never met. Harsh words I know from a man who should know better. Whether you work in big business, teach in a school, volunteer at church, … Continue reading →

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Sick of Political Correctness

Posted on October 17, 2012 by enthusiasmiscontagious

When I was a child, life seemed simpler than it does today. The reason is, I never concerned myself with being politically correct. Today, it is not only a way of life, but it’s even mandated. Just think over the … Continue reading →

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