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Oort Cloud Oddities: Pride comes before a wet pants leg. by Alexandra Queen — Oct 13, 2003

An object lesson in why it doesn't pay to brag in the near vicinity of your dog.

Adventures in Bartending by Sara Dunn — Oct 13, 2003

Line 'em up, barkeep! Let us tell you the stories of our lives, and keep your eye on that glass!

Secondhand Lions: Old Fashioned Fun at the Bijou by Sand Pilarski — Oct 6, 2003

Sand drags Bernie off to the movie theater again. "Look honey, this one has horses and fish and shotguns in it! I call that a Must See!"

Secondhand Lions: Old Fashioned Fun at the Bijou by Bernie Pilarski — Oct 6, 2003

Sand drags Bernie off to the movie theater again. "Look honey, this one has horses and fish and shotguns in it! I call that a Must See!"

Pinot Grigio - The Reality Series by Sand Pilarski — Oct 6, 2003

How do I love the dry white wine called Pinot Grigio? MMmmm, let me count the ways!

Dear Customer, do you really have a grip on your kid? by Tedi Trindle — Sep 29, 2003

Just when you thought it was safe to go back to a retail outlet, a horror story from an insider. How confident are you that your child can acquit himself in public? Enquiring minds want to know.

Oort Cloud Oddities: Celebrity Relationships by Alexandra Queen — Sep 29, 2003

Demi Moore is said to have moved in with Ashton Kutcher. Because he's, um. So ...smart?

Movie Review: Funny Girl by Cheryl Haimann — Sep 22, 2003

Latest don't mean greatest. Cheryl analyzes 'Funny Girl', the Barbara Streisand classic that has been tested by time and found worthy.

Oort cloud oddities: The rise and fall of the gastropod Mafia by Alexandra Queen — Sep 15, 2003

Some people make gardening look so easy. I hate them.

White Lies, Tall Tales and the Tooth Fairy by Tedi Trindle — Sep 15, 2003

So, your really think you are honest? Think again.

Oort Cloud Oddities: The Devil's Agent by Alexandra Queen — Sep 1, 2003

If the story the Exorcist was based on is indeed a true one, then the devil doesn't seem to do a very good job of marketing himself. He needs a new agent.

Sales 101 -- Negotiation Skills for Everyday Life by Tedi Trindle — Sep 1, 2003

Everyone can benefit from mastering the gentle art of persuasion. Learn how to turn a personal conflict into a win-win situation that leaves everybody happy and smiling.

Kids These Days by John Trindle — Aug 25, 2003

What's wrong with these damn kids?

Oort Cloud Oddities: National Nude Recreation Week 2003 by Alexandra Queen — Aug 18, 2003

Men are from Mars, women are from Venus, and writers tend to drift in from someplace even further. This week: a rehashing of an old favorite. National Nude Recreation Week 2003. Huh. Everyone's outfit looks a lot like the ones they wore last year.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: Lara, Please Shoot the Director by Sand Pilarski — Aug 11, 2003

Bernie and Sand slither off to the movies again to see if Tomb Raider 2 is really as bad as some critics have claimed.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider 2: Lara, Please Shoot the Director by Bernie Pilarski — Aug 11, 2003

Bernie and Sand slither off to the movies again to see if Tomb Raider 2 is really as bad as some critics have claimed.

Seabiscuit: A Big Movie That Included the Little Horse by Sand Pilarski — Jul 28, 2003

Bernie and Sand sneak off to the movies again, to check out the Triple Crown horseraces' hype of Seabiscuit. Was the little horse really that much of a superstar?

Reciprocate This by Chris Barnhart — Jul 28, 2003

Assumptions can be dangerous. Or just wickedly amusing. Never assume that breasts negate proficiency with power tools. And never leave the house if your belt clashes that badly with those shoes. Oh, just pass the otterpops and read the article, already.

Seabiscuit: A Big Movie That Included the Little Horse by Bernie Pilarski — Jul 28, 2003

Bernie and Sand sneak off to the movies again, to check out the Triple Crown horseraces' hype of Seabiscuit. Was the little horse really that much of a superstar?

Bubbles by Chris Barnhart — Jul 21, 2003

Not only are clowns evil, they can ruin your life. A tragic recounting of the birthday party that scarred a young man forever. No fair laughing.

The Mystery of the Single Shoe by Tedi Trindle — Jul 21, 2003

Pondering one of the great mysteries of life while driving on America's highways, our intrepid reporter tackles the phenomenon of the single shoe...

Lack of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Save Your Cash by Sand Pilarski — Jul 14, 2003

Oh, dear, another day over 100 degrees, and off Sand and Bernie go to the movies again. We love you, Sean, but it's time to put an icepack on your head and cover your ears...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Still Waters Run Depp by Sand Pilarski — Jul 14, 2003

Sand and Bernie hit the theater again this weekend, and review Pirates of the Caribbean. Say, sweetheart, who's shivering ye timbers now?

Lack of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Save Your Cash by Bernie Pilarski — Jul 14, 2003

Oh, dear, another day over 100 degrees, and off Sand and Bernie go to the movies again. We love you, Sean, but it's time to put an icepack on your head and cover your ears...

Pirates of the Caribbean: Still Waters Run Depp by Bernie Pilarski — Jul 14, 2003

Sand and Bernie hit the theater again this weekend, and review Pirates of the Caribbean. Say, sweetheart, who's shivering ye timbers now?

T-3, A Must See Summer Movie by Sand Pilarski — Jul 7, 2003

Whether you want them or not, Sand and Bernie give you their opinions on Arnold's new movie Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines.

The Legend of Flying Dog by Tedi Trindle — Jul 7, 2003

Some stories never leave you. What are you to think when the truth is stranger than fiction?

T-3, A Must See Summer Movie by Bernie Pilarski — Jul 7, 2003

Whether you want them or not, Sand and Bernie give you their opinions on Arnold's new movie Terminator 3: The Rise of the Machines.

The Empty Nest by Tedi Trindle — Jun 30, 2003

What do you do when what you've been doing for the past 24 years suddenly goes away? More importantly, what do you hope for?

The Men of Summer by Ed Moyer — Jun 30, 2003

Sure, anyone can play baseball all summer in the Major Leagues and make millions of dollars, but it takes a real man to teach a group of three year olds how to play the game.