Random Thoughts

Every now and then, the martinis wear off and I come across what I consider ‘random thoughts.’  Cogent beliefs are conjured-up in my puny mind when that fog clears and here are the results:

• Why are we now naming winter storms?
• With all the recalls, why would anyone think it a good idea to manufacture miniature toys to put into fast-food meals?
• Who wastes their time reading the warning labels on extension cords?
• When was the last time you changed a tire on your car?
• If I order my prescription drugs from Canada, does Justin Bieber deliver them?
• Why did you buy a four-wheel drive car just to stay home during a snowstorm?
• Who will be New Orleans’ Mayor Ray Nagin’s cell mate in “Chocolate City” prison?
• Does anyone really care about Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s drug overdose?
• Would people other than me like to see some new American athletes in the Olympics?
• Where are those kids getting their sub-standard educations?  Shouldn’t the government close those schools and fire those teachers?
• If people are so smart, why do they do such stupid things?
• Does your doctor think you realize you are overweight?
• Why do cops usually begin the traffic stop with a quiz?  “Do you know why I stopped you?”  I’m always afraid there may be more than one answer.
• I probably would have graduated from high school even if I didn’t pay attention.
• If it is critical to care for your sick child at home, you should not be at the movies, texting.
• How do I get a job making a fool of myself on the Weather Channel?
• Ford, Chevy, and Jeep are advertised as being so tough, but they won’t compete in the Dakar Rally.  Why?
• Do those “Buy American” people know those St. Valentine’s Day roses they purchase come from Kenya?
• Who decided that February needed an extra “R”?
• Is all the 2014 snow, ice, and sleet the result of that pesky global warming?
• There’s a big difference between “asking” and “axing.”
• Who decides the expiration date on water?
• Gas prices rose because oil prices were high; when oil prices fell, gas prices didn’t.  Why?
• Why do people from Pittsburgh always feel compelled to add ‘Pennsylvania’ when asked where they’re from?  How many Pittsburgh’s are there?
• Does every household have ‘show towels’ in their guest bathrooms?
• Are the Christmas decorations I see displayed early going up or late coming down?
• Why do people have “hot water heaters?”  I would guess the hot water is already hot.

Now that I got that out of my system I’m going back to my pitcher of martinis.  Until next week, thanks for reading and, so long.