My Dog Wears Diapers

I normally don’t take credit for others’ successes, but that’s usually because they don’t represent true money-making potential. Well, I found me a winner, so I’m claiming it. Meet Ralph Lay, the man to your left. I’m counting on him making it big so I can mooch and—Lord willing—pay off my student loans. It’s a pipe dream, I know.

Ralph is, as it turns out, my stepfather and an all-around great guy. He’s also a former teacher and living history participant, thus explaining the get-up in that photo. This month, however, he’s also the voice talent for the Boerne Wild West Day television commercial. read more…

If you haven’t heard by now, the grandaddy of theme-park chains, Six Flags, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. According to a letter posted online by the company’s CEO, much of the reason has to do with them “inheriting” $2.4 billion in debt “from the previous management team.” I understand they simply want to shed or reorganize their debt load, but since bankruptcy typically involves a little introspection into the way an organization does business, I have a suggestion. read more…