Author: Chris Prickett

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.

Over the Prickett Fence: Chris laments how artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over our lives, and gives one example of why humans are still needed.

Chris bills himself as an inventor. Or, well, maybe an idea man. Anyway, check out these …

They were hailed as the greatest thing since sliced bread when they hit the market around 1980. But then we didn’t have a bazillion apps serving as virtual reminders.

There will be a turkey-less stuffed roast this year at Chris’ Thanksgiving table. Here’s what he thinks about such perversions.

Chris pulls up his asbestos undies, breaks out the rattly old soap box, and speak his piece.