(*See end of story for info about scams like I encountered.) Back in the olden days I entertained myself with phone scammers. I’d get a call from someone who would ask “is Ted there?” And I’d say, “Yes, but he’s too drunk to come to the phone.” And we’d be off and running. Usually, the… Continue reading The ‘brushing’ scam brushes by me
Category: Believe It or Not
How I survived Ghost Boot Camp
In case you haven’t noticed, Halloween is here. Actually, you’d have to be from another planet to not know this. We are in the midst of a month of skeletons in yards, pop-up retail with all the gruesome stuff you will ever need, and best of all — endless grocery aisles of miniature Twix, Snickers,… Continue reading How I survived Ghost Boot Camp
The Price of a Steak Dinner: Drink the Kool-Aid, Enjoy the Show
The next time you get an invitation in your mailbox for a fabulous free dinner at a high-end restaurant as part of the chance to protect your wealth and increase your portfolio do yourself a favor and carefully, quickly deposit the invitation into your nearest trash receptacle. This is what we do almost every month… Continue reading The Price of a Steak Dinner: Drink the Kool-Aid, Enjoy the Show
Wait! Is that really your name?
So far it seems that I am the first RaMar anyone has ever met. After an introduction someone will circle back and ask, “What did you say your name is?” And then ask me to spell it. Sometimes that leads to the question of whether I know my name is a palindrome. (Yes, I do.… Continue reading Wait! Is that really your name?
What happens at the gym stays at the gym. Until now.
I used to swim five days a week. Eight laps. 400 meters. Shower. Leave. On my way out I’d look through the view windows and the Greatest Generation guy who was swimming when I arrived would still be swimming. I was told he sometimes swam laps for two hours. There was also a Michael Phelps… Continue reading What happens at the gym stays at the gym. Until now.
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