To add to my collection of Swede jokes, and of Ethnic Jokes that Really Happened, I heard this story: A gentleman of Swedish ancestry was being interviewed for the post of provost at an evangelical college.  He was asked, “So why are you excited about the prospect of becoming provost of [this particular college]?”  And [...]

1. You find it just as easy to think in terms of Celsius and kilometers as you do in Fahrenheit and miles.  You hear it’s in the 20s outside and momentarily think, “Oh, good, I can go outside in T-shirt and shorts!” 2. All the hotels and office buildings in America seem to be lower [...]

While we’re on water conservation, unofficial San Diego laureate Jason Mraz has some advice for us. Maybe Levi’s saw this, because Details magazine has a Levi”s ad with a guy peeing in a field.  I will spare you that picture.  You just have to take my word for it. Related:  Jason Mraz’s Thirsty Thursday: A [...]