Lost Journal: The Last Journal
Say it ain’t so, Tim! We’ve enjoyed every single “Lost Journal” column, and we wish Tim Mollen the very best! — ed. Journal entry: August 30, 2015 (age … Read more
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SFMT Performs Live Political Satire Theater: “Freedomland”
The Tony Award-Winning San Francisco Mime Troupe continues its 56th season with free performances of “Freedomland.” A door is blown off its hinges! Into a blasted room of … Read more
Lost Journal: Babysitter Could Child-Care Less
Journal entry: July 9, 1980 (age 11) – Babysitter Up until this summer, my 12-year-old brother, Dan, and I have had pretty good luck with our parents’ choice … Read more
Movie Review: “Trainwreck”
“Trainwreck” – a film review by Gary Chew “Ribald” is a word seldom used now. Should you not know exactly what it means, a dictionary puts it this … Read more
Lost Journal: Seeking Contenders for Nobel Prize in Annoyance Avoidance
Journal entry: May 22, 2011 (age 42) – Annoyance Avoidance As technology races forward, there are some pesky societal annoyance problems that the scientific community could solve with … Read more
Lost Journal: Mother Fills Empty Nest with Larry Bird
Journal entry: December 27, 1989 (age 20) – Empty Nest Something is terribly wrong with my mother. I’m home on Christmas break from SUNY Oswego, and I was … Read more
Humor Times Columnist Paul Lander Takes 2nd Place in National Contest
“Our second place winner is laugh out loud funny” – contest judges Last month, we reported that Paul Lander, author of the periodic “Ripping the Headlines Today” column … Read more
Lost Journal: Must Physical Therapy be Physical?
Journal entry: April 22, 2011 (age 41) – Physical Therapy When an orthopedist recently suggested physical therapy to alleviate pain in my lower back and feet, he didn’t … Read more
Lost Journal: The Anticlimax of Spring Break ’89
Journal entry: March 18, 1989 (age 19) – Spring Break ’89 Where to spend spring break this year was not a tough call. The obvious choice, when you … Read more
Lost Journal: Don’t Disturb the Doll Downstairs!
Journal entry: August 11, 2008 (age 39) – The Doll Downstairs When you buy your first house, your parents are happy. They’re happy because it means they can … Read more
