A Message From The Editor

 Ever had an annoying friend? One that you wish you could get rid of, don't even remember how you met, but without whom you'd somehow feel incomplete? Sure you have; we all have.

   Everyone has also had a...n oppressive boss. Everyone has had a headache. Some people have even engaged in some sort of banter with a stranger that led to an overwhelming desire to commit violence. But as common as these occurrences are, not everyone can make these situations funny. James Patrick has dedicated his pathetic little life to capturing the humor in the mundane situations in which he frequently, painfully, finds himself. He’s been aptly described as a mischievous child by those who read his work; those of us who work with him call him other things which are not appropriate for print. 

“Get Off the Bus”  is a collection of humor columns, posted over the last 48 months and incldes 50-plus articles of observational comedy covering topics such as relationships, politics, education, the workplace, (s)exting, regular texting, Internet forums, and other slices of daily life in the modern era. 

  Pieces include “Dearly Departed...Help!”, about undertaking (pun intended) the task of writing one's own eulogy; “Caution Bloweth in the Wind”, in which the author explores dangerous behavior in many manifestations; and “A Slippery Slope...uh, Coast”, reflections on the Gulf oil spill disaster. 

   Mr. Patrick is a former radio personality (we use that term loosely), college instructor, news reporter and upper level broadcast manager who decided that the recession was a great time to quit his job and turn to writing full time.

  Hey, we said he was funny, not necessarily bright. 

Regards, Mike the Editor