My Humble Diatribe for the Day: Recent Episodes

Paul A. Bennett

It occurred to me that others might benefit from some of the valuable (??!!) insights that have arisen from life's little occurrences.

With ‘My Humble Diatribe for the Day’ I shall attempt to capture the essence of such moments with a Canadian eye, hopefully for your edification and amusement.

Be warned that my tongue may possibly be in cheek (though not in check!) and that the occasional pun could slip into my offerings.

Subjects will hopefully be light-hearted, though more serious matter may occasionally intrude. May the fun prevail!

That said, please sit back, relax, and enjoy My Humble Diatribe for the Day.

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Paul and Jefferson come close to sharing a delicious snack.

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A  review of some peculiarities of Boxing Week and some thoughts about My Humble Diatribe for the Day.

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Someone eavesdropping on a private conversation is outed when he hears something he apparently had not expected.

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Paul questions Jefferson's relationship with Siri.

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Words lead to confusion and to communication, especially when unsighted people and window coverings are involved.

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Paul makes a difficult call to unveil one of life's little secrets.

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Boxes fill the domestic horizon as Paul, Penny, and Jefferson move.

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Crawl Spaces haunt our lives, no matter where we live.

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Maintaining Jefferson's coat proves a challenge.

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Paul explores the wonders of barbecued pizza and discovers the trials and tribulations associated with such an unusual meal.

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Confusion arises as I am slow to grasp Penny's reality, having locked myself into a different frame of mind.

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Here's the scoop: there was no scoop.  And that's what led to coffee chaos one morning.

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A small bag of chocolate chips leads to mealtime mayhem for Jefferson.

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Unimedia-based information warfare against the local rodent population.

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The unexpected outcome of my wife's plans for Christmas decoration.

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My wife's dog's surgery leads to unexpected outcomes.

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I find myself blamed for a city's misfortunes...Maybe.

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Learn how an attempt at sartorial convenience degenerates in the face of commercial realities.