in praise of uncle john

and lavatory literacy

Alo dear reader!

I’m writing to let you know that I won’t be writing to you today.

I’ve been preparing to ride another 100 mile ride in the morning and I do not have time to write.

Intead?

Let me entertain you with some random facts that I remember from Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader.

You know - the greatest series of books ever written.

I’d actually call the Bathroom reader the greatest book ever written but given the fact that it’s come out every year for almost four decades with multiple special editions and compilations, I can’t just pick one.

That’s kinda like picking out which is your favorite bike.

Or surfboard.

Or child.

Though if you do intend to ride a child, make sure that the saddle fits properly.

Regardless, here are some great facts from Uncle John

The first nation to declare war against Japan after the bombing of Pearl Harbour was not ‘Merica. It was Canada.

Elephants are the only mammal that can’t jump.

Cats can make over 100 different vocalizations while dogs can only make 10

The lon…