In the past If we believe the entertainment industry, (and really why wouldn’t you) at one time every castle in Europe had a fully equipped dungeon. I’m thinking that’s a bit excessive. Every one o…

Mr. Ohh! is not feeling himself this week, so his doctors sent him to a place where he could rest. Who said nuthouse? Well, I can truthfully deny that I said nuthouse. Either way he’s resting comfo…

I guess that’s ok I understand lots of folks love shopping online, and That’s fine. There’s lots of crazy folks in this world. You know ‘You Be You’ and all that crap. However, for me online …

Dive into a humorous exploration of nostalgia, childhood toys, and the odd value of virtual items in today's gaming world.

Early History A thousand years ago, in an obscure unnamed temple in the highest mountains of Tibet, a scrawny monk was meditating. Actually, the guy meditated a lot in his obscure temple. There’s n…

From Boring to Exciting A while ago, I walked into my boss’s office. Actually, I walk into her office several times a day. And frankly, not many of them are very memorable. Most are, in fact, very …

Highlights of 1894 In 1894 Rudyard Kipling wrote a collection of short stories called The Jungle Book. Actually, 1894 was a big year for innovation. Coca cola was served for the first time in bottl…

Very quotable “What can be said? When one is unique, one knows it.” This is a quote from Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie’s novel Black Coffee. I somehow feel very close to this quote. Although I’…

Bringing Truth Esteemed Chicago retailer, Marshal Fields, is credited with this quote, “The customer is always right!” I’ve spent my whole life in one form of customer service or another, and I can…

A strange truth I went into my bank the other day. Now there’s an interesting announcement. It would probably be more believable if I said, “I only saw four dragons yesterday, instead of five” Be h…

Group happenings I was at my writing group a few weeks back when something happened. Actually, a lot of things happened; Rhonda forgot her morning coffee, and was more surly than usual. Not that yo…

An early question Here’s what I wanna know: What crazy idiot got to decide what foods should be called breakfast? In these United States Breakfast is eggs and coffee. Don’t get me wrong I like eggs…

Questions Here’s a great ponderable question which no one besides the gutsy Mr. Ohh! has ever dared to ask: How pretty does one have to be to stop traffic? Of course this brings up an even greater …

Youre all wet Am I the only one who’s experienced this? I called up the water department with a question and got their computer. This isn’t so strange. It would’ve been stranger if I said I didn’t …

It’s really hard sometimes Life is a challenge. You never know what might come up. You could be walking through your own house wanting to read a book in your favorite chair when suddenly you …

Have you ever? Have you ever done something that turned out nothing like you wanted? Of course you have. I don’t even know why I asked the question. Everyone has a deep dark oops, which they don’t …

Wolves and opinions Last year, scientists cloned three extinct dire wolves. You may not care about this at all. Or you might think cloning is wrong. Then again, you might be angry enough, to stop b…

Please hold Hello! Thank you for calling Mr. Ohh!’s Sideways View. If this is an actual emergency, please hang up and dial 911.  PAUSE. For Mr. Ohh press 1, for the sideways view press 2. BEEP…

Family history I remember when I was about twenty, my siblings and I all got together for a game night. There were all six of us, several better halves, and three folks my family just adopted for n…

I’m not doing it That’s it, I am never cleaning my house ever again. Wow, that was a bit harsh. Let’s try again; After due deliberation, I’ve decided to never clean my house from here on in. …

I have credentials I don’t think I’ve told you this. If I did, just humor me. I get so little pleasure out of my life. If it makes me happy to tell you something, you should quietly listen. Like wh…

Pets are not friends I wish my life was simpler. Wouldn’t it be great if only for one day, the cat didn’t use my left leg for a scratching post? Or perhaps, as the dad, I might actually be right ju…

Attention Everyone! This is an important announcement. In fact, it’s really important. Maybe even super important. It might even be super-duper important with a cherry on top. Wow that’s important,…

Some legends you just can't kill. Some flowers are like that too. Laugh as I tell of the Lone Hyacinth

Dear friends, I was wondering… No, that’s a bit too formal. How about; Listen up minions I have a command… Nah, this greeting might be offensive to some folks. Let’s try; Howdy folks, I has me a qu…

An Interesting hobby A long time ago, in a galaxy not so far, far away, (in fact it was this one), there was Mr. Ohh!. Here I go, stealing beginnings again. This one is from Star Wars. If you knew …

Here I am From time-to-time I like to let you all in on the gloriousness it is to be me. Wow, that was a bit over-bearing. What I mean is; I don’t often talk about myself. Today I’m changing all th…

Snowed In In the past two weeks, we have had two major winter storms. We’re currently under two feet of snow. For those of you who don’t know what that means, Congratulations. For those who do, I d…

Problem Maker If you know anything about me, you’ll know I’m a problem solver. It’s right there on my resume. The second bullet point under the heading of ‘Personal Characteristics’ That’s right at…

An old beginning “In the high and far off time, oh best beloved, the elephant had no trunk. He had only a blackish bulgy nose, as big as a boot, which he could wriggle about from side to side. But …

Truth The story you’re about to read is true. The names haven’t been changed because I never knew them in the first place. So how could I have changed them. By sheer luck they may be right. Who kno…

Strange history I’m currently reading a book about king Henry VIII, and the British reformation. If you don’t know what that is, here’s a brief explanation: Henry wanted to get rid of his wife Kath…

Alud Lang Syne Another year is in the books. 2025 is over. I hear some of you screaming, “Thank Heaven!!” While others are sighing, “Aww, I’ll miss it.” Well, all I can is “Yall are crazy.” And I k…

Start with a song You better watch out. You better not cry. You better not pout. I’m telling why. Santa Claus is coming to town. We’ve all heard this holiday tune about a million times. In reality …

I Believe “Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.” If you don’t understand what this refers to, then I want to shake your hand. Because where I live the ubiquitous, THEY beat us over the head with t…

With a song in my heart Oh, by gosh, by golly, it’s time for Mistletoe and Holly, and I think It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year. Time to get out the Oh, Tannenbaum, and set up the Jingle Bel…

It’s my anniversary post I just looked at the calendar and to my utter amazement, this week marks the eighth anniversary of my first post to the Sideways View. A lot of you will say congratul…

Worth the trip The other morning, I got up, dressed, jumped in my car, and drove for fifteen minutes to a hamburger stand. Why would I do this? They don’t serve burgers in the morning. What they se…

Listen to the voices Like most of you I like to read, and have read many books. Like many of you I’ve actually written three books which have never been published. Like some of you, I’ve complained…

No thanks, I’ll do it myself I was recently involved in a discussion about Self-driving Cars. My friends were discussing their pros and cons versus Idiot-driving Cars. Frankly, I went with th…

Researching Research I’ve done extensive research on this, and I can state categorically that I hate doing research!!! What I know, I learn from observing stuff. For example; I know you should neve…

Hungry memories When I was just a lower case Ohh there was only one cooking show I knew of. It was called The Galloping Gourmet. The chef was named Graham Kerr. My mother watched this show religiou…

I’m ready for my close up “Stand back all you boring normal people. You are dealing with a celebrity.” Gee, that was a bit over the top. Let’s try something else; “Of course you recognize me.…

Do you Care?? I bought a new pair of shoes the other day. But you don’t care. I’m betting none of you out there even give half a fig, that I bought shoes. It’s okay though. My new shoes have absolu…

It’s all fun… I was listening to streaming audio today and heard something more idiotic than I am. It was an ad for a pharmacy telling us they provide immunization shots. Instead of say…

. I just can’t find it Several years ago, I had a job. Actually, I still have one. But only because, I lost the job I’m referring to. I really lost it. To this day I don’t know where they put…

What a friend wants I have a friend which I don’t pay. Yea really, who’d-a thunk it? However, this is beside the point. I was talking to Craig the other day, and he started crying how he wished he …

Old Crininals I fully admit I try to get away with as much as I can. However, I don’t consider myself a crook. On the other hand, Bonnie and Clyde were considered heroes by the common man, because …

Blast from the past Greetings from sixty-five-million-years ago. This is Mr. Ohh!-saurus, telling all you good people, I’m a dinosaur. No, I didn’t drink a potion which turned me into a terrible li…

Think about it Here’s a thought process I’m betting you never considered: Imagine some songwriter waking up in the morning, stretching a bit, then calling out to the world, “Today, I’m going to wri…