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Reality check

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Mike PontilloFebruary 3, 2012

I have often said that watching reality television is one of the quickest ways to lose whatever remaining faith you have in humanity. Not so long ago, we Americans considered reality TV an oddity of certain foreign cultures. These shows … Continue reading →

Tagged Maury Povich, parody, television

Amusement at my expense

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Mike PontilloFebruary 1, 2012

We have an infestation at the office where I work. There are grotesque creepie-crawlie creatures that emerge from the floorboards and scamper around the office. At some point or another they turn up in every part of the company. We … Continue reading →

Tagged accountants, business

A Christmas Carjacking

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Mike PontilloNovember 15, 2011

As I recall, the incident took place the last week of December, 2008 in the parking lot of our neighborhood Jewel grocery store. Shari and I had just spent our first Christmas together as an engaged, cohabitating couple.  We drove … Continue reading →

Tagged holidays, Shari, stupidity

My secret has been exposed

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Mike PontilloFebruary 19, 2022

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – January 28, 2010 – Argentina’s president recommended pork as an alternative to Viagra Wednesday, saying she spent a satisfying weekend with her husband after eating barbecued pork. “I’ve just been told something I didn’t know; that … Continue reading →

Tagged flatulence, McDonald's, McRib, sex

Making adjustments

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Mike PontilloMay 27, 2011

I have been absent from this space for some months now and I apologize for that. I have an excuse: I am a newlywed. I can only use that excuse for another four months, so I shall make the most … Continue reading →

Tagged family, holidays, marriage, Shari

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