Wise Words from the Honorable Dr. Colbert

I couldn’t tell you who gave my commencement address, and not just because it happened 9 years ago. But I imagine the 2006 graduates of Knox College won’t quickly forget theirs. I hope the sentiments of that address stick with them as well.
Now will saying “yes” get you in trouble at times? Will saying “yes” [...]

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Inanity

I don’t know what’s more ridiculous: CNN’s poll asking if something bad will happen on 6-6-06, or more than 90% answering ‘No’.
One could argue that the poll itself is evidence of the contrary.

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I need a new supplier

For years now, Cheryl and I have been taking full advantage of the “buy 7 drinks, get the 8th free” deal being offered at Safeways that wisely feature an embedded Starbucks. Our latest Safeway receipt claims that we’ve enjoyed nearly 40 free espresso drinks as part of this program, but I know for a fact [...]

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