5 Simple Reasons I Haven’t Retired – Yet

"Court Case Friday" People often ask me why I haven’t retired.  After all, I’m certainly old enough. I’ve been a judge 35 years. And I could have retired 12 years ago. But: I win all the arguments. I always get the last word. People laugh at my jokes. It’s the only place I get respect. … Continue reading 5 Simple Reasons I Haven’t Retired – Yet

“Scots-are-Cheap” Stereotype

"Fun Facts Saturday" My Scottish ancestors have a reputation for being brave, fierce fighters. They also have a reputation for being: Miserly Thrifty Cheap Chintzy Frugal Stingy “Careful with money” “Penny-pinching” "Tight-fisted" No one knows how or when the “Scots-are-Cheap” stereotype started. It is at least 400 years old.  "Originally it reflected Scots' poverty and … Continue reading “Scots-are-Cheap” Stereotype

Thank God for Elephants!

"Fun Facts Saturday" Elephants and I Have a Lot in Common We have good memories. (“Elephants never forget”)We can’t jump.We are "thick-skinned."We like naps.We eat constantly.We are “pleasantly plump.”Everybody likes us. Herd Nap Time Stupid “Elephant Jokes” Dirt "Shower" “Elephant Jokes” were popular in my Junior High School. I still remember them. ("Elephants never forget.") … Continue reading Thank God for Elephants!