Classic Pick

Classic Pick: Again and Again

June 1, 2010

Everybody has their little pet peeve. But I’ve never heard of anyone who has mine: having to do everything AGAIN. Every day, without exception, I do something, and think that I have accomplished it and put it behind me, that I can move on with my life, when I discover that I have to do [...]

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Foolish Times Classic Pick for April: Steinbeck’s Other Pals

April 1, 2010

“Reba: Hooker with a heart of zinc, deleted by editors when Steinbeck refused to give her a heart of gold instead.” B.O.: Known for his poor personal hygiene. Mentioned in original draft of “Cannery Row” (volume 2, “Wave Street”). It was said you could smell him coming, even on a street with five working canneries. [...]

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Local Man Plans New World Class Event For Monterey

March 1, 2010

DATELINE—Monterey, CA Local mild-mannered real estate broker Tom Burns has unveiled plans to put Monterey on the map. In an exclusive interview, Mr. Burns shares his exciting, ambitious plans. FT: We at Foolish Times are eager to hear your idea. It has something to do with dogs? TB: Yes. FT: Could you be more specific? [...]

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Classic Pick: GOLF ETIQUETTE TIPS

February 1, 2010

The Monterey Peninsula is well known as “the golf capital of the world.” Yet even in these parts there are players who ignore many basic rules of golf etiquette. I present the following reminders for your next trip to Pebble Beach: If someone is playing alone, etiquette requires you to invite them to join your [...]

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Classic Pick: So It Goes – Jury Duty

January 1, 2010

I always thought jury duty was something you could politely decline. Like fruitcake. But recently, being summoned, I discovered that “jury service is not voluntary but a civic duty imposed upon all citizens pursuant to civil code section 204.” Desperate, I called my shrink for a note. “It’s jury duty, Jason. You can’t plead insanity.” [...]

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