Category: Wordplay

Terrible Tips

I don’t know why I’m such a sucker for the “handy tips” routine.  I should know better by now.  These insidious tips always appear to come from innocent appearing sources:  a cute e-mail from an old friend, a slightly damaged book on the discount… Continue Reading “Terrible Tips”

Very Funny

How many Alaskans does it take to change a light bulb?  Well, that all depends on the time of year.  In the winter, it takes as many people as you can squeeze into your house, because everyone is dying for the slightest excuse to… Continue Reading “Very Funny”

The Walking Dictionary

Wesley Montrose was a pudgy, bespectacled fellow.  I didn’t know him well.  None of us at my alma mater did.  It’s hard to get to know a fellow like Wesley.  Let me rephrase that.  It was hard to get to know Wesley specifically.  There… Continue Reading “The Walking Dictionary”

Butchering the Tuther Mung

I once had a distant relative, whose exact relationship to me is unclear.  His name was Nate Malaprop-Spooner.  The best I can figure, Nate was the great uncle of my third-cousin-twice-removed’s brother-in-law’s stepmother’s half sister’s godmother’s stunt double.  Nate is remembered around the clan… Continue Reading “Butchering the Tuther Mung”

Alaskan Glossary

Al-a-ka-ket interj.     What you promise to do to your neighbor’s dog if it comes onto your property and tears up your garbage one more time. <Alakaket with mah Bunny Boots, then Ah’ll shoot et!> Am-bler n.     A bull caribou that is taking his time… Continue Reading “Alaskan Glossary”