A Peruvian cardiologist’s hobby is to skydive in the Andes. He invites his American colleagues to visit Peru and strap on parachutes with him. They all accept heartily. The day of the jump they set out on a small biplane, when huge winds kick up and force the plane off course. Nevertheless, they all decide to jump and do land safely, then radio base to tell them of their dilemma. Unfortunately, they hear it will take three to four days before they can be reached and brought back. The American cardiologists envision four days of no food, but the Peruvian exclaims “I’ve got this”. …

In days of yore college experiences were vastly different than today. Only the elites, generally men, attended, and many classes were mostly experiential. After class, the “Gentlemen” would ponder entirely hypothetical questions, none of which were likely possible to test given the state of technology then. …

Before there was Tic Toc, there was Tachy Tacky, the “cool kids” in high school who wore garish and loud clothes. Examples included wearing Fedoras, skin tight spandex midriff-baring tops a la Brittany Spears, elevated shoes with 12-inch heels, thigh-high boots with dozens of zippers, pink hoodies with orange bell bottoms, etc. Fortunately, most would outgrow this behavior, except, of course, those who needed attention, as was the case of Paula. …

Little Miss Muffet sat on her tuffet, eating her curds and whey. Along came a spider who sat down beside her, and frightened Miss Muffet away. Meanwhile, Little Jack Horner was eating a Christmas pie. He put in his thumb, and pulled out a plum, and said “what a good boy am I.”  But Jack was not a good boy – he became a greedy politician and would always have his hand in the till. ...”

A group of ROMEOS decides to recreate their rock and roll music group from the 1960’s. They take out their guitars, drum sets and keyboards and begin rehearsing "I will do anything for love, …” by Meatloaf. However, it is now hard for them to fit into their vintage bell bottoms and look the part of wizened rockers, so they begin a vigorous exercise regime. Unfortunately, the ROMEOS failed to undergo a thorough physical exam prior to engaging in 1960 activity, not to mention their use of “stimulants” associated with that era: “…turn on, tune in, drop out! ...”

Martin Short joins Steve Martin and Selena Gomez as one of the three stars of the Netflix series “Only Murders in the Building.” His character is that of an aging Broadway Director eager to stage a show who is frequently encountering extraordinary situations, including multiple murders. In the series’ latest season, he secures financial backing, casts actors and opens a show only to have his principal actor die suddenly and mysteriously (of course) on opening night. As Director he is confronted with an array of suspicious circumstances and also the understudy is not prepared to assume the leading man’s role. Imagine the difficulties facing the Director; but pressure makes us stronger. …

Hollywood heartthrobs have been a staple of the movie industry since the era of silent movies. Who can forget the greats of the 20’s, 30’, 40’s. Since 1950 interest in these celebrities has reached a misbegotten world-wide pitch. This harebrained engrossment should instead be placed on clinical anatomists, …

Julian ran away with the circus at age seven to become a juggler. He gained modest popularity initially, but eventually he became the star of the Big Top show. This was a dandy accomplishment, except it came with a conditional hitch: whenever the circus arrived at a new town Julian was expected to join the “wild bunch” and imbibe heavily at what one would call “regularly binge drinking level.” Yes, he developed alcohol use disorder (AUD),  …

Aardvark Codgers is a professional quarterback for a semi-pro team in the Midwest. After leading his team to win their league’s championship one season, Aardvark undergoes a transformation; he believes that being a quarterback makes him a savant on just about any current event, and he avidly and publicly expounds his ideas on every platform available to him.  He hosts a weekly podcast and challenges listeners to counter his views. …

A well-known Fox network television personality made the following statement:  “…  nicotine 'frees your mind' whereas marijuana controls the masses.” Perhaps in a parallel universe this is true; perhaps in the same universe that George Santos is an Olympic athlete. …