Author: Chris Prickett

Over the Prickett Fence: Because of his family history, Chris got his first colonoscopy at age 39. And guys, he’s got some advice for you.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris ponders the changes in his body and comes up with a more pleasant term for the condition.

Over the Prickett Fence: As he suffers through Week 3 of what he figures might be a fatal cold, Chris comes to the defense of his fellow men.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris reflects on the Vietnam War in advance of the arrival of the mobile “Wall That Heals,” a 3/4-scale model of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., that will be at Lake Pleasant March 14-17.

Over the Prickett Fence: About 24 years ago, Chris found the perfect solution to dealing with the IRS and tax filing. He married an accountant.

Over the Prickett Fence: You know about the obviously obvious methods to save water. Chris offers some utterly unobvious suggestions.

Over the Prickett Fence: Cyst removal seems to dominate the world of shade-tree surgeons, closely followed by ingrown toenails. Chris has some suggestions if you’re thinking of self surgery.

OVER THE PRICKETT FENCE: Having suffered through three kids navigating the public school system, with varying degrees of success, Chris has strong opinions on how things should be taught.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris admits to a classic “Don’t do as I do, do as I say” parental flaw. And he’s determined to change it.

OVER THE PRICKETT FENCE: whatever happened to good ol’ delayed gratification? Chris has some thoughts on this.