Author Archives: squathole

The Problem With Probing

Posted on January 23, 2021 by squathole

Other day I’m pulling weeds from the sidewalk when of all people, my pal Raddy — Radicchio R. Peggio, Jr. – cruises up on his bike for a socially distanced visit in the driveway. A man of the world, Raddy … Continue reading →

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A Shot in the Park

Posted on January 16, 2021 by squathole

We come to learn that one need not be a resident of the Gunshine State to obtain a vaccination here, one only needs to produce evidence of senior status (65+). What a golden opportunity for out-of-work travel agents! Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Testing, Testing 1-2-3

Posted on January 4, 2021 by squathole

Readers Digest version: one of Guido’s clients was exposed to COVID-19, so Guido quickly arranged for a test at a Memorial Urgent Care. Result: “Not Detected.” It goes on to explain that “Not Detected” isn’t the same as “Negative,” because … Continue reading →

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Tasteful Exhibit

Posted on December 19, 2020 by squathole

Hungry for entertainment? Orkan Telhan, an artist and associate professor of fine arts at the Stuart Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania, spent the last year imagining how climate change might impact the future of food consumption. … Continue reading →

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Covidiots

Posted on December 7, 2020 by squathole

Now that the number of COVID-19 cases stands over a million in Florida – third highest in the nation! – I call the office of Gov Runt Duh-Santis to express congratulations. I am connected to a media relations flak in … Continue reading →

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Joltin’ Joe Has Left and Gone Away

Posted on November 25, 2020 by squathole

Anticipating Thanksgiving, Guido gives the coffee maker a thorough cleaning. Next morning it dies. Because, 2020. So Guido replaces the Mister Coffee unit with another Mister Coffee unit. The new model has exactly one control button, front and center, which … Continue reading →

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Coming Into Money

Posted on November 18, 2020 by squathole

Around the country, November has been declared National Philanthropy Month, a time for non-profit organizations to ramp up their self-promotional and solicitation activities, often to the annoyance of the general public. Having spent most of my career in non-profit endeavor, … Continue reading →

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#RubberBalls&Liquor

Posted on November 13, 2020 by squathole

Oh, look: it’s Friday! If you can read this, you made it. Welcome to Obalesque Weekend Edition. As opposed to the Weakened Edition. Well before the #TrumPandemic era, I intended to retool this blog significantly, concentrating on the conversations and … Continue reading →

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Homecoming

Posted on November 9, 2020 by squathole

It’s no secret that Florida’s unemployment system is not only stingy with its benefits level, it’s intentionally inefficient, buggy, and designed to frustrate would-be filers. This was the handiwork of former Governor (now Senator) Dickwithears, who wanted to minimize costs … Continue reading →

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Erection Day Eve

Posted on November 2, 2020 by squathole

Listening to a remake of that great old Motown song by the Four Tops, Thame Old Thong, by the Lispers. Yeah!

Posted in Gen. Snark, Maj. Snafu, Corp. Punishment | 6 Comments