6 Nick Claussen blog posts are equal to 24 regular posts!
It’s a lot of work trying to make people not realize they are slightly inconveniencing me.
And even though they likely do not care if they are or not, I continue on making different plans in my head just so that no one will think I am going out of my way for them.
A city in Georgia is building a giant chicken in order to attract tourists.
Yes, you read the correctly.
I had to read the news story twice the other day when I first saw it.
According to this Associated Press article, the city of Fitzgerald, Georgia is building chicken that stands 62 feet tall. The giant chicken will also have plants growing out of its frame, so that it can be some sort of living chicken sculpture.
The city leaders believe that by spending so much money in this giant chicken plant, they will bring attention to their city, increase tourism and help the city with its economic development.
While it sounds like an amazing idea, I do have a few thoughts and questions about it:
With summer coming to a close, it’s a good time to pile together a few random thoughts about recent events here in Athens, Ohio and around the country.
Summer gives you a lot of time to relax, think and ponder over important questions like the following:
Would you rather be too hot or too cold? I hear this question asked a lot and I can tell you the correct answer is no. I would rather not be too hot or too cold. Continue reading “Would you rather be too hot or too cold? And other important summer questions”
I took a four-hour drive recently, and ended up driving into the past.
The drive was to my mom’s house in Defiance County, Ohio, where I stayed for a few days. One of my brothers was also home for a visit, so it would be a welcome chance to see family.
My mom greeted us as she usually does, with a big hug and a bigger list of items she wanted us to do around the house. Continue reading “A trip home leads to some rash decisions”
Dear DEW People (DEWers?)
First of all, I would like to congratulate you on the creation of your “KICKSTART” drinks. A remarkable advance in drinking technology, they truly take the energy drink/soda market to the next level. I don’t know how you DEWed it.
However, I must take issue with one recent development in the KICKSTART Universe (KU). Continue reading “An open letter to the makers of MTN DEW KICKSTART”
Most parents know that entering the home at the end of the day can be an adventure. Certain things you see or hear can scare you and stop you in your tracks faster than you can say, “Why is my favorite chair sitting outside?”
So, in honor of Father’s Day, here are the Top Five Things That Scare A Father Entering A House: Continue reading “Top Five Things That Scare A Father When Entering A House”
Long ago when I was a college student, I worked in one of the cafeterias with my friend Bill.
Bill and I were expert grill cleaners and floor moppers who were so intricate with our work that it would take us at least an hour and a half each day to clean one grill and then mop around it. We also spent time in the cafeteria honing our communication and networking skills while multitasking by looking for leftover food that we did not want to go to waste due to our commitment to sustainability. Continue reading “It’s hard to trump a trip to Moonville”
While the “critics” and “most people” don’t like the new Baywatch movie only because it’s not very good, there are still plenty of reasons for you to go see this film this week.
Here are the Top Five Reasons to See The Baywatch Movie Even Though It’s Not Very Good
Continue reading “Top Five Reasons to See The Baywatch Movie Even Though It’s Not Very Good”
Recently on a family shopping trip, I was able to give some essential advice to one of the children as we walked through a clothing store.
“See that man sitting over there who looks bored and half asleep, like he may actually be in a coma? He is our hero. That bench is where we want to be,” I said hoping that I sounded wise and not just lazy. “As an adult, you’re going to spend plenty of time waiting in stores or offices or parks or other places, so you it’s important to either find someplace nice to sit so you can read or daydream or whatever, or you to try to find something interesting to look at.” Continue reading “The key to a great shopping trip! Or, why are there so many sandwich makers?”
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