Walter McLaughlin

Contributing Writer
Taking my recommended daily triple sec allowance. - My own camera
Taking my recommended daily triple sec allowance. - My own camera

I am a 47-year old commercial banker living in the Seattle area. I am an avid sports fan, but also greatly enjoy writing satirical, humorous articles — something relatively uncommon here at Suite. In almost everything I write, I'll try to lace at least something whimsical or cynical, if not outright feature them.

Some of my favorite articles, in random order:

Four of the articles above were featured by the associated Topic Editor: "Eight Movies and Television Actors for Whom Old Has Been Gold", "7 Most Whiny-Yet-Lovable Characters in T.V. and Movie History", "Feel for Lumps, Save Your Bumps; Awareness Slogans Fight Politics" and "How to Create Equity Out of Fat Air".

In addition to humor, entertainment, sports and business, I also occasionally write about issues pertaining to astronomy. My favorite astronomy-related articles:

I also am a contributing writer at The Hockey Writers, covering the San Jose Sharks. The link to my articles there can be found here.

My wife and I have been married for 24 years, and we have two daughters.

Latest Articles

 		When You Lie Down with Dogs, You Get up with Fleas
We all know why dogs lick themselves - it's the setup to a ubiquitous punchline. It's their other actions that make them the world's most bi-polar animals.
May 16, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
Small Business 101: Enterprise Success and the Vision Imperative
A successful business is more than hard work, technical skill and capital; it requires a good idea, steady leadership, timing, and most importantly, vision.
May 9, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
Global Warming Forcing U.S. to 'Warm Up' to Metric System
With the U.S. one of only three nations not widely utilizing the metric system, support for conversion rallies around a solution for rising temperatures.
Apr 29, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
Cartoon Characters and Their Deep-Seated Personality Disorders
Cartoon characters generally lampoon real-life personas. To effect satire, characteristics are exaggerated, frequently rising to the level of disorders.
Apr 23, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
U.S. Proposes National Debt Reduction Plan: 'Everything Must Go!'
After decades of federal budget deficits and with a burgeoning national debt approaching $16 trillion, a massive national garage sale plan is on the table.
Apr 14, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
One Onion, Under God
In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth. After a few months of testing on laboratory mice, he created the perfect food: the onion.
Apr 7, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
NASA Report: Mars 'Most Boring' Planet
After dozens of successful and unsuccessful missions to the Red Planet, NASA has released a 1,000+ page report characterizing Mars as 'beyond tedious'.
Apr 1, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
Report: Seeking 'Game-Changer', Obama Considers Taking New Name
In anticipation of a highly-charged re-election campaign and in order to improve his flagging image, President Obama is mulling over a legal name change.
Mar 22, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
Paid for by the Committee to Re-Elect Abraham Lincoln
We live in divisive, uncertain times, just as our ancestors did during the Civil War era. With a bitter political season approaching, we need Honest Abe.
Mar 11, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin
The Seven Wonders of the Worlds
Our Solar System is filled with some incredible sights and - when not utterly devoid of air - sounds. The following are seven of its most amazing wonders.
Mar 6, 2012 - Walter McLaughlin