Category Archives: General BS and Musings

A Conversation with Santa Claus

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Chris

Santa: Ho, Ho, Ho Chris: Santa, is that you? Santa: Well, you called me right? Chris: Uh yeah. I just didn’t know if it would work. Santa: Whaddya’ mean? Chris: Well, my dad used to pick up our wall phone … Continue reading →

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More Food, More Coats, More Giving

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Chris

How to get a better return on your company’s charitable efforts.  YOU alone and your one jacket CAN make a difference. Driving to work this last month, with temperatures in the high 20’s some mornings, I’ve seen less homeless at … Continue reading →

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At eighteen it was Shirley Maclaine, at forty something-something it’s TED TALKS

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Chris

The inspiratons that open our minds to a whole new world. Originally published by Raving Consulting Company “I saw an ad in the paper for a past life regression seminar in San Francisco this Saturday, you want to go?” my … Continue reading →

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Why I like hanging out with lesbians

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Chris

Well, let me tell you why that is wrong. As Reno goes from winter to summer, I’m anxious to start our almost fanatical four months of non-stop weekend trips: either camping out at Pyramid Lake in the Nevada desert or boating at Lake Tahoe. Jim usually begs for … Continue reading →

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Spousal amnesia, selective hearing, mind reading: marital communication

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Chris

Back-story: We upgraded our 30-year old RV to a 20-year old RV. Mechanic-minded husband wants to go through new/old RV to make sure it is mechanically sound (even though we have ALREADY bought it) as I’m the one that will … Continue reading →

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The difference between laziness and fear – by Christine Motta Faria

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Chris

The difference between laziness and fear I just emptied a few dishes out of the dishwasher, so I could fit the dirties in. How lazy is that? Jim is out-of-town again in East Jesus Nevada, gold mine #522, and I’ve logged another Jason … Continue reading →

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Blue Collar Workers – Forgotten Until We Need You

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Chris

Blue Collar Workers – Forgotten Until We Need You by Christine Motta Faria Originally published 11-2012 by Raving Consulting Company Have you ever been at the grocery store and the guy in line next to you reeks … of fresh … Continue reading →

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How technology can make or break a relationship by Christine Motta Faria

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Chris

How technology can make or break a relationship or … as Steven Stills said, “Love the one you’re with.”   Okay, I admit it, I resisted the iPhone for as long as I could, until I dropped my flip phone … Continue reading →

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I hired a man on his looks alone. And boy was it worth paying for.

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Chris

I hired a man on his looks alone. And boy was it worth paying for. A friend pointed out “You did what men usually do. You chose someone for their looks  alone!” Guilty as charged. I hired a man for … Continue reading →

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Mister Culpepper Would Like the Cats Meow Massage Please

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Chris

Mister Culpepper Would Like the Cats Meow Massage Please It was time for a Diet Pepsi break from my desk, so I headed out for the Chevron a couple blocks from my office. A few doors down, there’s this really old building … Continue reading →

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