MARIO KIEFER

In recent times, I have seen a disturbing trend (especially among certain pundits) wherein some would proclaim that the views of the...

. . . and this is why I drink RIC: I cannot believe the weekend is almost over. ME: We still have all day today. RIC: But we go back to...

I will be at this year’s Lake Travis ChamberFest with my new book, “The Fifth”. Come by and pick up your copy. ChamberFest is taking...

Soviet Union circa 1980: 1. Citizens needed approved documents to travel or enter certain areas or places 2. History was re-written to...

. . . and this is why I drink RIC: Vacation is over. You know what that means. ME: We go back to work tomorrow? RIC: Well, yeah, but also...

Just another little snippet from The Fifth coming this October: _________________ “Nergal wore the same cloak that he had worn since the...

RIC: What are you doing? ME: Getting the ingredients ready for dinner. RIC: What are you making? ME: Duh! Spaghetti. RIC: But, I don’t...

The Princess went to the ball And issued her usual call She continued her stitch “We must tax the rich!” These tickets aren't cheap,...

RIC: It’s Sunday! ME: I am making beef stew for dinner. RIC: You know that I don’t like beef stew. ME: I know. That’s why I never get to...

Twenty years ago . . . The United States was a divided nation. The Taliban ruled Afghanistan. Americans gave up certain liberties in...

Effective 09/10/2021 BY ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH . . . We no longer require your cooperation.

. . . and this is why I drink RIC: It’s Sunday! ME: No, it’s not. RIC: [Furrowing brow.] Yes, it is and tomorrow’s Monday....

BY ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Effective @ Noon on 09/01/2021 Whereas humor is offensive to those who cannot laugh at themselves; Whereas...

RIC: We didn’t have spaghetti last week. ME: And we are not having it tonight. RIC: I want spaghetti! ME: No. RIC: Spaghetti! ME: No....

BY ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Effective Immediately Doctors have diagnosed a single case of the cooties in America. Given how easily this...

. . . and this is why I drink RIC: It’s Sunday! ME: And? RIC: Do I have to say it? You know how it ends. ME: Open the wine.

BY ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Effective 12:01 A.M. 08/15/2021 Public Heath hereby orders that you voluntarily do what you are ordered to do....

BY ORDER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Effective 08/10/2021 In order to mitigate the effects of the Delta variant, Public Health orders that we return...

. . . and this is why I drink: Week One MON: Work TUE: Work WED: Work THU: Work FRI: Work, Dinner Out SAT: Write, lunch, pool, tv SUN:...