15 Things You Will Never Hear a Drunk Person Say

15 things you will never hear a drunk person say. And 15 things they are more likely to say. 1. What they won’t say: I think this selfie will look better if I put down… Continue reading →

15 Things to Say to Your Server to Make Your Dining Experience More Interesting

1. Is there anything yellow in the food? I’m allergic to yellow. 2. I did not order the gratuity. Why are you charging me for it? 3. Is your lamb made with meat? 4. It says… Continue reading →

Dubai’s Unofficial Driving Rules

It’s been a while since I got my driver’s license. Evidently the official driving rules I was taught no longer seem to matter. Based on months of observation here are the unofficial driving rules of… Continue reading →

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Require Little Effort

Few new year’s resolutions last long. By January 8 most of us are already stuffing our faces with chocolate pudding while fitness instructors are thrilled about how much extra money they have made through no-show clients.… Continue reading →

You Know You’ve Been Around Americans Too Long When…

1. You are not disgusted by the thought of drinking neon blue or green soft drinks 2. You don’t question why people can own guns at 18 but can’t consume alcohol till they are… Continue reading →

10 Signs You Have a Non-Christian Background

When you don’t grow up in a household of Christians (or lapsed Christians) it becomes apparent from a young age that you don’t belong to mainstream society. Here are 10 signs you don’t… Continue reading →

Don’t Tell Kids to Finish the Contents of Their Plate

I grew up in a household where wasting food was akin to murdering puppies. My mother would inspect my plate before I was allowed to put it in the sink. She would always… Continue reading →

Why You Shouldn’t Add People on Facebook or Take High School Math

Some people add everybody they meet on Facebook. Some people are very selective about who they add. I generally accept requests from people I remember meeting. Yes even from the guy who sat… Continue reading →

Nighttime Thoughts of an Insomniac

For the longest time I was unacquainted with insomnia. If anything I had the exact opposite problem. Going to a movie theatre was as good as curling up in bed, regardless of how… Continue reading →

The Foreigner’s Guide to Japan

Japan offers tourists a delightful mix of traditional, modern and strange. Yes, strange. Expect to find everything from ear wax cleansing cafes to signs that state you must offer your seat to an… Continue reading →

20 Things to Learn in Your 20s

The internet is full of advisory lists. 27646 movies you absolutely have to watch. 10 cocktails you must try in Mexico. 17 reasons you need to quit your job and become a gardener.… Continue reading →

Bicycles Are Not Suitable for Everybody

I love cycling. Yet I’ve never been able to own a bicycle for long. Unlike most kids, I didn’t get a new bicycle when I outgrew the old one. I got a new… Continue reading →