More Columns From This Author

Max finds the light
February 1, 2012

Hello and welcome back to the Dogpound where you can learn something new all the time. For example I often go to work after-hours and there are two ways to get into the offices. One is through the main lobby and that door has an alarm system which is a bit of a pain to operate.

Max sheds some light on 2012
January 18, 2012

Hello and welcome back to the interesting world of the Dogpound. If you think your life is getting a bit dimmer then you are probably correct because as of January 1st of 2012 the 100 watt light bulb can no longer be produced or imported; they will be replaced by compact fluorescent light bulbs.

Max is looking for a pocket
January 11, 2012

Hello and welcome to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. I was sitting here repairing my leather wallet and I got inspired to write this article, and yes Max…I am a writer…and yes, as a true artist, I have to be inspired to write.

Merry Christmas from the Dogpound
December 21, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the Merry Christmas Dogpound where Santa has made an early and uninvited visit to our house. The translation is literal…I got a lump of coal in my stocking and it is not even Christmas yet.

Max has no wrist
December 14, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound, where you are not even safe in the confines of your own office. Normally speaking, working in an office has very few hazards…maybe a paper cut, or an occasional misplaced thumb tack, but otherwise you usually have no fear for your life.

Max and leftovers
December 7, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. As I write this it is Thanksgiving weekend so I guess it is time for some leftovers…a little of this and a little of that. As I have mentioned before my checkbook leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to keeping the balances straight, and I had another round last week.

Max goes shopping
November 30, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. Who knew shopping would become such a contact sport? With the growing enthusiasm over Black Friday, folks are going to have to add more than elbow and shin guards to go shopping this year.

Max is clear
November 16, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the wonderful world of the Dogpound. I had a bit of a problem with my refrigerator this week. One day I noticed the freezer door was not completely shut and of course my freezer was less than freezing at that time.

Max and change
November 9, 2011

Hello and welcome to the ever changing world of the Dogpound. My company recently made some organization changes; we have three plants…two in my town and another one located about 90 miles North.

Max enjoys Halloween
November 2, 2011

Hello and welcome back to the scary world of the Dogpound. It is time for that bewitching hour; no I am not talking about the GOP presidential primaries [although that does raise the hair on the back of my neck], I am of course referring to Halloween.