What Karl Marx once called ‘commodity fetishism’, we now call ‘fashionably trendy’. What the muscle cars of the1960’s were as iconic representations of an era, today it is exotic pre-owned wrist...
High Life
After years of toil and struggle to make something of ourselves, we’ve earned certain perqs — these are the payouts of our accomplishments. Some of the things that are available to us are sensible and well within reach, and then there are others that are way over the top. We’ll bring some of the former and lots of the latter, and you decide what you deserve.
Maxing out Coffee
It takes more work than you might think I am a coffee fanatic, but I’m no barrister and I never bothered to learn what’s involved in making a truly fine cup. I have been using Keurig and...
Is a Bot Better than a Husband?
Robots for Seniors The following is from the lost chapters of Betty Friedan’s book “The Feminine Mystique” (1963). These chapters have never been seen authenticated. She was looking...
The Real Real
Getting rid of your high-priced stuff My two young nephews often buy second hand clothing. They go to the local thrift shop in Portland where they live and buy their clothing by the pound. Jeans...
Now You Can Take It With You
Living a high quality after-life Forget the old adage “ you can’t take it with you”, because now you can. And you have options. One company will cryogenically freeze you head indefinitely until...
Pet Spas
The delightful doggie experience “Tell me, how was it?” “It was fabulous, simply fabulous. The food was delicious, the scenery was magnificent. The weather was ideal, there was hiking...
High Priced Pets
Not your bargain basement varieties The other day I went to the supermarket looking for cooking oil, asparagus sprouts, strawberries and tortillas. (Don’t ask) As I was strolling through the shelves...
Bowling
Taking it to another level Bowling? How is that the high life? Isn’t that the sport where beer comes first, then cigarettes rolled up in your sleeve, than more beer, then more cigarettes, then...
Polo, Anyone?
Now for something completely different If you are looking for a new hobby or pastime, how about something in the sports area. No, not bowling, or shuffleboard, they’re a bit too mundane. How about...
Sports: The Science of Gear
Technology to make you a better athlete. Sports has become the science of buying better gear. Every sport has so much gear, and every few months they celebrate this by bringing out new gear. Gone are...
