Greg Schwem

Two cherubs kissing at Zwinger Dresden, Germany, their act caught forever into the future, like the kiss-cam victims at the Coldplay concert. By SenatorJoanna
Greg Schwem

Advice for the Coldplay Kiss-Cam Victim

From someone who has been here but not quite there

By Greg Schwem | August 15, 2025
Young woman working at a bake shop, holding a cell phone. Surrounded by young people who are often clueless to the way things used to work, humorist Greg Schwem has learned a few tricks on how to mess with Gen Zers. Image by Aaron Amat
Greg Schwem

How to Mess with Gen Zers

A baby boomer humorist on generational differences

By Greg Schwem | July 25, 2025
Man on computer, wearing headphones, perhaps pursuing ai-generated friends. Image by Aaron Amat.
Greg Schwem

Pursuing AI-Generated Friends

My first attempt at artificial friendship

By Greg Schwem | July 11, 2025
A big breakfast of eggs, link sausage, toast with jelly, and waffles. For article on dining alone at breakfast. Image by Joshua Resnick
Greg Schwem

Dining Alone at Breakfast

‘When it comes to breakfast, I’d prefer a table for one’

By Greg Schwem | April 11, 2025
Ikea assembly instructions page, with hammer, screwdriver, hex key, and a leftover bolt.
Greg Schwem

‘The Leftover Bolt Theory’

Why is there always that one?

By Greg Schwem | March 28, 2025
North American map showing the United States and Canada, with Illinois and most of the other 49 states
Greg Schwem

Disadvantages of the 49 Other States

Considering the alternatives, a polar vortex isn’t so bad

By Greg Schwem | February 7, 2025
A criminal clad in black, carrying a flashlight and bag of goods. By Ljupco. Used with A Buc-ee’s Confession
Greg Schwem

A Buc-ee’s Confession

Humorist Greg Schwem comes clean

By Greg Schwem | January 17, 2025
close-up at tip of bat of a baseball player hitting the ball
Greg Schwem

Don’t Stop with the ‘Golden At-Bat’ Rule

More new rules MLB should consider

By Greg Schwem | January 3, 2025
Pouring orange juice to make mimosas. By Kristen Prahl. Representing one of the common practices to avoid as you age.
Greg Schwem

Practices to Purge As You Age

Three things that humorist Greg Schwem has learned to avoid

By Greg Schwem | November 13, 2024
A bed with lots of pillow, by Minpin. Suggesting a question, how many pillows are enough?
Greg Schwem

How Many Pillows Are Enough?

And how many is too many?

By Greg Schwem | October 11, 2024

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