by mikesisti | Feb 25, 2023 | Blog, Uncategorized
Why does every call to every single Customer Service Department start with a warning: “Please listen carefully as our menu options have changed?” Restaurant menus don’t change as often as phone options. And by the time they recite all eight options, you forgot which...
by mikesisti | May 11, 2019 | Blog
It’s May and love is in the air! Actually, it’s love bugs. And this year, the annual invasion has arrived with a vengeance. These innocuously named creatures seem to have no beneficial purpose in life. They look like fireflies, but instead of glowing in...
by mikesisti | Apr 11, 2019 | Blog
Every year after moving to Florida, my good friend Tom threw a St. Patrick’s Day party. And his tradition was that each attendee tell an Irish joke. Tom took the joke telling seriously and had a team of judges announce the winner at the end of each party. He also had...
by mikesisti | Jan 12, 2019 | Blog
One of the reasons our marriage works so well is that we have different skill sets that complement each other. For example, I can make instant decisions and buy something on the spot. Whereas Sara will shop in 27 countries and find the best price on the same item,...
by mikesisti | Dec 5, 2018 | Blog
Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the First Annual Dinner of Crossing Guards United. And now that the dining portion of the evening is over, we come to the moment you have all been waiting for – the announcement of the Crossing Guard of the Year. It’s my honor to...
by mikesisti | Nov 5, 2018 | Blog
With the car packed, we began our two-day trek from Sarasota to Ramsey, NJ. Unfortunately, after a delayed start, we left at 11 am. Driving 18 hours on I95 can only be described as boring. So, we look to play mindless games to occupy our minds. On this trip, we...