In Defense of Camouflage

Cue Ball Stories "He made me think of the value -- and the necessity -- of being able to conceal yourself." Tuesday, July 20, 2010

Sleeping With $33,000

"... Soon the guilt wears off and we psychologically adapt to the new higher standard of living. What once was 'luxury' suddenly becomes the only way to live." Tuesday, July 20, 2010

The Zero-Sum Life

Cue Ball Stories "It was a clever counter-technique on her part. She exploited the fact that I get crabby when I'm low on carbohydrates. Our near-accident, in other words, was my fault because she was desperately searching for food so I wouldn't faint in the passenger seat." Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Tweeting Cat Doors and the Fate of American Productivity

Cue Ball Stories Who cares that the national debt is now $13 trillon? A real problem has been solved: someone has invented a device that "tweets" a photo every time your cat enters or exits its cat door. Wednesday, June 02, 2010

Down With Lanyards

Instead of looking like a powerful female executive, the lanyard made her look like a corporate Flavor Flav. Wednesday, April 07, 2010

Alligators in Kansas: The Last Thing We Need

Cue Ball Stories I wouldn't say I'm afraid of water, just afraid of what is in the water. Monday, February 22, 2010

Jail Sex Bill a Good Idea

Cue Ball Stories A public employee like a jailer or teacher holds a position of power over other people. He or she should not be allowed to use that position for lewd gain. Monday, February 22, 2010

Messin' With My Sasquatch

Cue Ball Stories The Jack Links beef jerky ads have become an ongoing inside joke at the Larson house. Sunday, November 15, 2009

Machetes Should Be Left to Professionals

Cue Ball Stories "Like I always say, it takes skill to handle cake mixers and machetes." Monday, October 19, 2009

Being Unaware How to A.C.T.

Cue Ball Stories "If a pickup truck can sneak up on you, what about the stealthy rapist hiding in the bushes?" Sunday, September 20, 2009

The Useful Shameful Wearable Towel

Cue Ball Stories "...I'm left with mixed feelings about my wearable towel. It's a cheap product that works. But I'm also left wondering: what is the future of American innovation?" Saturday, August 08, 2009