Category Archives: Humor

Things I Enjoy Saying

Posted on Sat, 31 January 2015 by Chris Penningroth

As I was walking back from work today I tried to think of a few quips I like to offer others. I do not have a particularly good reason for thinking about this particular topic. It does follow along the … Continue reading →

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The Genesis of No Twelve-Step Program

Posted on Sat, 15 March 2014 by Chris Penningroth

Just in case anyone happens to click over here from the Ace of Spades blog comments section: I was just kidding, I don’t actually have a Twelve-step program that helps transition lurkers into commenters.

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Radio is My Friend, Radio is My Enemy

Posted on Thu, 10 November 2011 by Chris Penningroth

A few weeks ago during the recent World Series, I had to go to a conference in Rome, NY. I had picked up a rental car and was driving to Utica from Syracuse in the mid-to-late-evening. I turned on the … Continue reading →

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Another Favorite E-mail

Posted on Sun, 04 January 2009 by Chris Penningroth

     I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas (or appropriately enjoyable holiday if not Christmas) and a happy New Year!      I’ve received the e-mail below on a couple occassions.  I figured it was worth posting here.  I’ve received a Navy … Continue reading →

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Most Ironic Ironies

Posted on Sat, 13 September 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     The most ironic irony I can think of:  Discovering that you’re allergic to Kleenex tissue.      What are some of your most ironic ironies?

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Something in Common

Posted on Thu, 04 September 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Governor Palin and I have something in common:  She and I have both won second prize in a beauty contest!      It may have been a little tougher going for her!

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Winning an Earthquake

Posted on Thu, 24 July 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     We experienced an earthquake here in our home in Japan last night.  It measured 6.8 on the Richter scale.  Luckily, no one appears to have died in the quake.      Since no one died, I can say I’m glad … Continue reading →

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Ridiculosity

Posted on Sat, 05 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     I’m not really sure what’s more ridiculous:  Taser parties (a lá Tupperware parties), or Amnesty International’s position on the non-lethal devices.   Because of safety concerns and potential for abuse, we do not believe Tasers should ever be used as a … Continue reading →

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Doctrine for Dummies

Posted on Tue, 01 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     In my efforts to catch up on the news that I’ve been missing since the birth of DJ, I ran across this awesome story and video at Blackfive! Enjoy!

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The Boyz of Cozmo

Posted on Sat, 22 December 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     I’m going to leave you all with a couple of links and not much commentary on this story from the Air Force Times (and from a magazine my wife used to read).  An excerpt from the Times: “All your buddies … Continue reading →

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