Content by Bill Kalmar
Best Place for the Holidays? Home, of CourseTime to slow down and smell the turkey
Wed, 12/22/2010 - 05:00
Back in 1959, crooner Perry Como greeted us with the holiday song, "There’s No Place like Home for the Holidays." It became a highly anticipated tradition over the years to hear him sing these words:
“Oh, there’s no place like home for the… One Lump or Two?For those special people on Santa’s list
Thu, 12/16/2010 - 05:00
Christmas morning is an exciting time for millions of boys and girls who have been good all year. Heaped under a beautifully decorated tree will be an assortment of gifts—some electronic gizmos, a doll or two, some sports equipment, and maybe some… Preparing for Airport Security Check-InsA modest and cost-effective proposal
Wed, 11/24/2010 - 04:30
Lately, the airwaves have been bristling with news of increased airport security screenings. What used to be a relatively easy process to board a plane has become an ordeal that every day brings forth a cacophony of complaints from passengers and… Do Terrorists Really Purchase Automobiles?New forms and paperwork can strike terror in the hearts of honest buyers
Wed, 11/17/2010 - 05:00
Buying a car used to be a relatively easy process. But now that the government and various consumer protection organizations have become involved in the transaction, it has become mind-numbing. Car dealerships must now comply with myriad rules and… Some Grief, Some JoyBut mostly baseball
Wed, 10/27/2010 - 08:01
Back in 1956, Dean Martin recorded a song that was No. 1 on the Billboard Chart for six weeks. It also turned out to be Martin’s biggest hit ever. That song was “Memories Are Made of This.” As our American pastime now turns to the World Series, I… “I Do” Followed by “Oh No!”New ways to mistrust your fellow humans
Tue, 10/12/2010 - 05:00
Back when I was employed by a Michigan bank in the auditing department and responsible for investigating fraud, both internal and external, I was never in want of work. It seems there’s no limit to the number of people who are hellbent on swindling… Why ET Won’t Return to EarthWhatever happened to quality in news reporting?
Thu, 09/23/2010 - 17:11
While watching the local and national news recently, I hearkened back to the 1950s when TV news was void of all the theatrics and proud puffing. Today we hear that station WBUZZ got the “exclusive report” on the upcoming storm, or WGRIM indicates… Is That Really Your Phone Number?Reader discretion is advised
Wed, 09/01/2010 - 05:30
This is a story that, if columns in Quality Digest Daily had a rating, would be rated PG 13—not suitable for children and sensitive adults. As the story progresses, you will see why. You have been warned.
As you may have surmised from previous… Schlubs and the Service IndustryAre you ready to pull your chute?
Wed, 08/18/2010 - 05:30
During the last couple of weeks we have been hearing the story of JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater, who became an overnight celebrity for his dramatic exit down a plane’s emergency slide. His stylish disembarkment while clutching a beer made… Message to Seniors (High School, That Is)Back-to-school reflections from a very old student
Mon, 08/09/2010 - 07:30
Here it is, one week into August with loads of summer days still staring us in the face, and yet the “back to school” ads have been popping up for weeks. Every day brings advertisements for backpacks, tennis shoes in school colors, insulated lunch…
