LYNN HUMMEL
The 2010 Day-In-Day-Out Awards
Every year about this time the Motion Picture Academy makes a major production out of awarding Oscars to the best actors, actresses, supporting staff, movies, music, sound effects, etc. of the movies for this past year.By Lynn Hummel , March 10, 2010
Rosie, Buster and separate bedrooms
I thought I had made it clear in previous articles that this is not an advice column. Nevertheless, when an urgent need arises, I cannot sit idly by and not respond. So here, in the spirit of compassion, is my effort to rescue an unfortunate lover who could soon fall victim to his own passion. Here is his letter and my answer.By LYNN HUMMEL , March 03, 2010
‘Mr. good enough’ is as good as it gets 
She was young, attractive and smart and her plan for the future was to not get married until Mr. Right came along. Mr. Right by her definition would be tall, good looking, charming, bright, witty, kind, caring, sensitive, ambitious and capable of making a good living.
By Lynn Hummel , February 24, 2010
A recall is like turning over a new leaf
The folks at Toyota have to be thankful they don’t sell hamburgers, because if you sell a hamburger that’s unsafe, by the time you discover the problem, somebody’s already in the emergency room getting his stomach pumped. So now that it’s clear their cars have accelerator and brake problems, Toyota is doing what the hamburger people can’t do — they’re recalling the cars and they’re going to fix them.
By Lynn Hummel , February 17, 2010
The age of too much information
If you are under 40 years old you have lived your entire life in the Information Age or what some call the Age of Information. The Information Age started in about 1970. The period has also been called the Computer Age, the Information Era and the Digital Revolution.
By Lynn Hummel , February 10, 2010
A good word — ‘Don’t eat them eggs!’
The man’s flight to Atlanta was supposed to arrive at 8 p.m. But due to one delay after another, he landed just a tiny bit late at 3 a.m.
By Lynn Hummel , February 03, 2010
Who is my neighbor anyway?
Let me be honest. I get along just fine with my neighbors, but I like to mind my own business and let them mind theirs.
By Lynn Hummel , January 27, 2010
‘We searched the world’ for the perfect salt
“We searched the world looking for the highest quality of sea salt and discovered this salt harvested from the Mediterranean Sea on Spain’s Costa Blanca. Its purity is unsurpassed. Let (our) Sea Salt add the gourmet touch to your beef, sea food, poultry and vegetable dishes.” This boast is from the label of a box of sea salt.
By Lynn Hummel , January 20, 2010
A warm day on a beach in Hawaii
The man was easing back comfortably on his lounging chair on the sands of a beach in Hawaii. The sun was warm on his face and the scenery was pleasant — the sky was clear and blue, the waves were crashing on the shore and there was an endless parade of attractive, young, fit tourists passing before him. What could be better? Then the alarm rang.
By Lynn Hummel , January 13, 2010
Fifty New Year’s resolutions; pick any ten
So, assuming that self indulgence is more interesting to you, here are 50 self indulgent resolutions. Pick any ten for yourself.
By Lynn Hummel , January 06, 2010
Reflections on 2009, predictions for 2010
It was the best of years, (more about that later) it was the worst of years. We are closing the books on 2009 and it’s time to reflect on the events of the year and forecast what you can expect to see in 2010.
By Lynn Hummel , December 30, 2009
‘Merry Christmas!’ I shouted
“Merry Christmas!” I shouted to a woman on the street.
But she didn’t hear me.
By Lynn Hummel , December 23, 2009
Getting a grip on gaggles of gloves
Today we are writing about gloves. More and more people have been asking, “When are you going to write about gloves?” Finally that day has arrived, so here goes.
By Lynn Hummel , December 16, 2009
Scratching for some roadkill
Occasionally I’m encouraged to believe that somebody out there is reading this column when I get the question (not necessarily a compliment), “Where do you get your ideas?” It’s about time I give an honest answer.
December 09, 2009
How many meatballs are too many?
There is no feast like a Thanksgiving feast. The best food, the best cooking and the best family gatherings of the entire year all come together on Thanksgiving Day.
By Lynn Hummel , December 02, 2009
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