Author: Chris Prickett

Chris can think of many controversial subjects that are not advisable to bring up in polite dinner conversation. So, of course, he wants to talk about that.

Chris has come up with some creative ways to meet the minimum requirements from his Activity app, seeking the coveted “Congratulations Prickett, you’ve closed all your rings!”

Over the Prickett Fence: If it seems like there are more wild animals “encroaching” on civilization, yeah, well… Chris has some mostly civilized thoughts on that.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris says the phrase “you’re welcome” is sailing into the speech sunset.

Over the Prickett Fence: In today’s high-tech world, tipping can be a challenge. Chris found this out when getting his most recent almost-necessary haircut.

Over the Prickett Fence: Go ahead, complain about the price of gas or the price of water. But Chris thinks it might be a good idea to keep your perspective.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris loves to grocery shop. So he did some almost serious research and wrote up a brief, nearly accurate history of, well, you just have to read it …

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris learns that 85 percent of all mammals are polyphasic sleepers, while humans are “monophasic.” He’s got a problem with that!

Over the Prickett Fence: Until his mid-20s, Chris was a dog guy through and through. He describes his evolution.