Archive for the ‘Ask Joe columns’ Category

How to Pick a Preacher

Dear Joe, Lately I’ve wanted to become a better Christian (like you) and decided that I needed to go back to church. Shopping around for a church isn’t exactly easy, though. I know I shouldn’t choose a church based solely on the preacher but if the preacher isn’t good then I find...
April 11th, 2008 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

Who I Am

[Note: What? Another recycled post? Yes, that's right. What do you people expect from me. I've been blogging for almost four and half years so cut me some slack. Some days (like today) I just can't think of anything original to say. But lest you forget how awesome I am, I thought I'd provide a reminder...
April 9th, 2008 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

How to Get Rid of a Stoner Son

[Note: Since working on other projects has cut into my blogging the past few days, I've had to post recycled material. Here is some from the bottom of the bin, a reprint from the faux-advice column I wrote for The East Texas Tribune.] Dear Joe, How can I get rid of my son? He’s 24 years old and...
February 15th, 2008 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

A VD Prophylactic:
How to Write a Love Letter (and Salvage Valentine’s Day)

[Note: Once again I'm recycling my annual Valentine's Day advice for thoughtless men.] Over the past few weeks I’ve written posts on politics, religion, and culture. But today we must set aside such trivial issues and turn to more serious matters: preparing men for Valentine’s Day. If you’ve...
February 14th, 2008 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

What Men Lose When They Marry

Dear Joe, I’m getting married in two months and I need some advice. All my married (male) friends keep telling me that I don’t realize what I’ll be missing out on by getting hitched. I’ve been looking forward to settling down but now they’ve got me spooked. What exactly...
January 18th, 2008 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

Ask Joe: Pierced Lobes and Lost Husbands

Dear Joe, My dad is an old fogey who thinks that guys shouldn’t wear earrings at all, but especially not at work. I say that if my boss doesn’t care then it’s okay. What do you say? T. Dear T., I have to side with you on this one. It’s perfectly acceptable for a guy to wear an...
December 14th, 2007 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

How to Avoid a Traffic Ticket

[Note: I’m still trying to acclimatize to the pace of working on a Presidential campaign (I love saying that), so for the next few days I’ll be recycling material.] Dear Joe, What’s the best way to get out of traffic ticket? L.B. Dear L.B., Several weeks ago I was out for a ride and inadvertently...
December 7th, 2007 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

Ask Joe: Baptists, Indian Casinos, and Lost Love

Dear Joe, For over a year I dated a wonderful guy. I can’t exactly remember why we broke up but we had a great time while we were together. Lately, I’ve considered contacting him again to see if there is any spark left. Should I bother or should I move on? A.W. Dear A.W., It will shock...
November 30th, 2007 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

The Secret to a Happy Marriage

Dear Joe, My wedding is in two weeks and I’ve been asking every married couple I know the secret to a happy marriage. While most of what they say is helpful – though a bit bland – I thought you might have some special insight to share on the subject. What, in your opinion, does in take...
October 12th, 2007 | Ask Joe columns | Read More

Mea Culpa

“Never apologize and never explain — it’s a sign of weakness.” — John Wayne, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon Calvin Coolidge, a president known for being a man of few words, was so famous for saying so little that a White House dinner guest made a bet that she could get the president...
July 10th, 2007 | Ask Joe columns | Read More