I like Henry's videos and love Zach's comics. So, why did they need someone else to illustrate?

Pain is transitory and wounds heal, but chicks dig scars and glory lasts forever.

Thank-you, Alex. I hope the candles burned bright and long. Best wishes for you and yours in the coming year.

I heartily approve of The Ugly Chanukah Sweatshirt.

And while I am speaking about Wisconsin, you do not have to travel to London to take a DUKW, Wisconsin Dells has at least two companies that use them for tours.

A college buddy used to pilot the ferry from Bayfield to Madeline Island. He built a few cabins and lived in one. I wonder whatever happened to Dan?

Being ancient and not having children, I am unclear on the concept. Why don't the kids just turn off their phones while at school?

I, for one, would like a year end recap of the things you did not post in 2014.

A girlfriend worked with someone who looked exactly like Elizabeth Taylor. She made good money doing personal appearances until Taylor's staff approached her about being the face of a perfume line. The real Taylor was "indisposed" and they did not want to forgo any income. After that, no appearances that were not pre-approved.

Indeed, I saw one of her commercials this Christmas season. (Hint: look at the nose).

Anyone visiting Southern California (Disneyland, Knotts, Seaworld, Legoland, etc) should take a day away from rides and visit the Aquarium of the Pacific. It is also one of the best dating destinations.

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"War Plans" are intellectual exercises for training and evaluation. A friend of mine was involved with one where colonels had authority to use tactical nuclear weapons. There was an interesting one where we were invaded by space aliens.