Robert Adcox

Spray It Don’t Say It

This morning, as I was slathering on deodorant, I noticed something unusual about the can. Right under the cap are the words, "Keep can upright while spraying". I thought...

Check This

Whenever I leave my home, I feel uneasy unless I check the front doorknob...

I Don’t Subscribe To This

Anyone who has opened a magazine within the past twenty or so years has...

Good Vibrations At Age Fifty-One

I have to laugh at myself. The other day I was nostalgic for TV commercials...

Please Leave A Message

I love my answering machine. I must, since I often change the greeting much...

A Weekend Routine For Unconventional Living

by Robert Adcox Everyone has a weekend routine. For some, it involves washing dishes before starting the day. For others, playing Hearts online and...

Breaking The Mold

by Robert Adcox Last night I noticed a smell coming from my bedroom closet. This wasn’t some “oh, really, Adcox?” kind of smell which...

The Dog And The Door

by Robert Adcox Most people love adventure, and they love dogs. That's going to come in handy in about a hundred words or so...

A Not So Good Teenage Decision

by Robert Adcox Adolescence has always been filled with hard lessons such as how to deal with ennui. When bored, teens engage in a...

Youth Learns The Hard Way

by Robert Adcox The other day I was feeling nostalgic and daydreaming about my youth. The misadventures I experienced were often harrowing while they...

Very Basic Ruminations

by Robert Adcox The other day I was thinking about an experience I had when I was in basic training. The old joke goes...