My daughter and I had a conversation about April Fools jokes or pranks. We had very different opinions. I think that this stems from the difference in our ages and our life experiences.
I can clearly remember when I sold shoes way back in the day and my boss and a co-worker tried to get me to go into the rest room, where they’d rigged up a bucket of water to fall on me. The bait was a first aid kit that I knew was not “on the back of the toilet.” Yuck, who would put a first aid kit there?? …read more

Just call me the ultimate April Fool. Why? Because this day is the one where I lose all my common sense and powers of deduction. I have to admit: I hate this day.

For example, a few years ago I was working in the marketing department of one Milwaukee firm, and as per my usual habit was browsing through the online local stories. I came across several on one site that just seemed too unbelievable (which should have been my first clue!) but I kept reading nonetheless!
One article talked about a new magazine devoted entirely to …read more

Normally, Valentine’s Day is celebrated in manner that will induce butterflies in the stomach, romantic notions, or elation because it’s the one day in the year when everyone is given license to be as cheesy as they can possibly be. It’s the day of hearts. It’s like a day when you can think that anything can happen in your love life.
So, how did you spend it?
I can think of possible things that you guys might have done. Spend a gazillion amounts of money on roses (we can all agree that they’re more expensive around that period of time), romantic …read more