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Random musings and humorous observations from Henson Ray of "It Happened in Plainfield." Subject matter includes pop culture, movies, television, books, celebrities, collecting and anything else that might be considered humorous.
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Henson's Hell Wins An Award!
Henson’s Hell has won an award. And I didn’t even know such things were possible. But Jon from The Ups, Downs and Sometimes Insane World of Freelance Writing has given me the esteemed “Arte y Pi...
When Memory Manifestation Leads to Physical Ramifications
Did you ever have a sense memory that was so strong it could illicit a physical response from you just by thinking about it? For instance, when you hear the sound of a lawn mower, or the smell of fres...
Does a Desire for Dance Denote a Decade of Depression?
There has been a very interesting phenomenon taking place in the last few years which is both encouraging and disturbing. I’m speaking of the reemergence of dance into our national psyche. With a sl...
How to Deftly Deal with a Distracted Listener
Have you ever been in the middle of a conversation with someone when you suddenly realize they’re not even listening to you? Sure, they appear like they’re listening—they nod their head at vario...
Wearing Out the Work-At-Home Wardrobe
My commute to work is a short one. I roll out of bed, step into my slippers, and meander down the hallway into my office, which is literally ten feet away. It is not a stressful or difficult journey, ...
The Procrastination Against Picking up Pennies
Have you ever noticed a penny lying on the floor and not bothered to pick it up? Even though the old adage says “Find a penny, Pick it up, All day long you’ll have good luck.” And yet you inhere...
Bird Bits--Future Star
Please click on the photo above to watch a one-minute video from the "Bird Bits" series entitled "Future Star." In this episode, two male birds discuss the star potential of a singing Bluebird. What ...
Getting Irrationally Angry at Inanimate Objects
Have you ever had one of those days where everything seems to be going against you? It all begins when you wake up to find yourself tangled in the sheets. Naturally, you try to get yourself untwisted....
Putting Peeling Personalities Out to Pasture
When I was in elementary school, I remember reading about an Indian tribe that had a pretty distinct way of dealing with their elderly. They would take them out into the wilds of the forest and leave ...
Mouth Organ Karaoke--SUPER BEAK
Please click on the picture above to watch a stupid little 40 second video from the "Mouth Organ Karaoke" series that will hopefully give you a little smile on a Sunday! Or not. ...
The Incredible Lightness of Blogging
Ever since I can remember, I’ve enjoyed writing down my thoughts. Even if it was only in little notes I’d pass to friends in Algebra class, I always made the most of my writing endeavors. My teach...
Where Do You Stand on Butter vs. Better vs. Whipped?
I've always loved frosting. A good chocolate frosting, to be precise. The actual cake it sits on top of, not so much. Because for me, it’s the frosting that makes or breaks a cake. If the frosting i...
Sometimes All You Need is a Good Chocolate Cake
The past week has been a rather sluggish one for me. Other than watching an inordinate amount of television and moping around the house, I didn’t really do anything one might call “productive.” ...
The Brilliance of the Broadway Bound “Billy Elliot”
Just got back from London for a quick trip with my friend Celia. While we were there, I decided to take in the British smash hit musical, “Billy Elliot” which is based on the critically acclaimed ...
The Erratic Evolution of the Eye Exam
Before glasses became such a trendy accessory, many vain people (myself included) turned to contact lenses to create the illusion of perfect vision. By wearing contact lenses, your face was no longer ...
The Key to Kyle XY
How did a show about a boy without a belly button become so intriguing? And I don’t mean because the storylines always contain a nice blend of science fiction and soap opera. I’m intrigued because...
My Quest for the Perfect Cup of Coffee
Everyone who drinks coffee knows what it means to have the “perfect cup,” although what’s perfect for one person is not necessarily the same for another. For some, the rich robust taste of a str...
In New Jersey, "Driving" Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry
Some of you might remember the famous catch phrase from the movie “Love Story,” that told us “Love means never having to say you’re sorry.” Of course, that kind of thinking is not only ignor...
Celebrity Stalking in Reverse Leads to Humorous Complications
The term “celebrity stalker” takes on a completely different meaning in the popular weekly web serial “It Happened in Plainfield,” when actual celebrities like George Clooney and Julia Roberts...
Is Big Brother Watching You Through Your Cable Box?
My friend Ramona is an avid web-surfer, and has discovered a theory about the cable industry that seems fascinating. The idea is that the cable industry is in cahoots with the government, and your ave...