I’m fully aware that more than a few people out there will heartily disagree with the following statement, but it’s something I’ve felt for a while now, so I’m going to go ahead and say it: There is no more marginalized segment of the population than straight, Protestant, Anglo-Saxon... Read more →
I’m With Stupid: Makin’ Whoopie and Puzzling Over Plant Fat
A couple of months ago, some friends of mine came over for dinner, so as a special treat, my wife made whoopie pies for dessert. I’m guessing most of you are probably familiar with this sugar-packed delicacy, but for those of you who aren’t, let me try to describe how one makes a whoopie... Read more →
Barry Smith: Teabag
This isn’t any sort of comment on my feelings on taxation (but maybe it is), and it certainly is in no way to be interpreted as a “Tea Party” reference (no, seriously), but… I was taking my tea bag from my cup and needed a place to put it. Not being a cup and saucer kind of guy,... Read more →
The Passions Of Barry Smith
COLUMNS I’LL NEVER WRITEFile name: “illeteracy”I was reading some motivational web page and I came across this sentence – “Think about what your (sic) passionate about and don’t stop until you ma Copyright 2011 The Aspen Times. All rights reserved. This material... Read more →
Barry Smith: Lord Have Mercy!
This time of year is not without its pitfalls – chestnuts roasting on an open fire (carbon footprint), Jack Frost nipping at your nose (restraining order), tiny tots with their eyes all aglow (reefer) – but the one thing I can count on to brighten up my holidays is the annual Christmas... Read more →
Barry Smith’s Humbug Spectrum Disorder Quiz
Do you suspect that you might secretly hate Christmas? Wish you could find out, once and for all? Like with a simple quiz? Something like … THE HUMBUG SPECTRUM DISORDER QUIZ Your first Christmas memory: 1. Visions of sugarplums dancing in your head.2. Adults let me have some rum cake! Wheee!... Read more →
Barry Smith: Irrelativity
It’s Thanksgiving this week. I’ve got lots to be thankful for. And hey, guess what – I even made a list:* I’M THANKFUL that I have friends and family that I love.* I’M THANKFUL for my health. * I’M THANKFUL to live in a place where I can drink tap water. Some people... Read more →
Aspen Makes Them Laff
ASPEN – Aspen’s cultural scene will never be described as radical. But this winter season might come as close as it ever gets, with a definite sense of things being shaken up, and everyone waiting to see how it all lands.The Wheeler Opera House has rethought its festivals. The Aspen Rooftop... Read more →
Jon Stewart Owns Con Man
In comment #1, Post blogger Teledog One says comedian Jon Stewart owns the Con Man when it comes to the Ground Zero mosque. Check out the video. Read More →