Dave Barry's Blog

CANADA: A NATION GRIPPED BY TERROR

Water gun fight leads to criminal assault charge for SW Ontario mom

(Thanks to B&C)

MICHIGAN HAS ALL THE LUCK

First-ever 'candy corn suite’ is just a short drive from Michigan

(Thanks to Dave Vander Ark)

THE SCENIC ROUTE

Itinerary nightmare: Ontario couple’s trip to Italy includes five flights, via Ontario, California

(Thanks to B&C)

THERE IS NOTHING MORE UNNATURAL THAN NATURE

The Terrifying Way That Eels Escape a Hungry Fish’s Stomach

(Thanks to Steve K., who says "And people eat these.")

WE SAW MYSTERIOUS PINECONE FORMATION OPEN FOR THE COWSILLS

A Massachusetts woman taking a walk in the woods with her dog came across a mysterious pinecone formation she believes might be an art installation.

(Thanks to John Lobert)

CANADA: LAND OF EXCITEMENT

Thousands of N.B. licence plates — dumped in the woods — thrill collectors

"...like Disneyland for licence plate people."

(Thanks to The Perts and Doug Ogg)

9/11

Let's not forget what happened 23 years ago today. Here's an essay I wrote on the first anniversary.

WE MIGHT AS WELL SHRED THE SO-CALLED 'BILL OF RIGHTS'

Ohio regulators: Marijuana sellers can’t give out food from ice cream truck

(Thanks to Alan West)