Holy Cats! As many of you now know, I’ve spent the last several months as a guest of the Cuban government for reasons that are cloudy at best. Anyhoo, I’m back! I was alarmed to see my column was briefly […]
People! Folks: Let me tell you — I have to tell you this: This Wayne Diamante character, he’s a total FRAUD! It’s true. I believe it’s true. Turns out, he’s some kind of undocumented — was he Muslim? He was […]
Dear Wayne, It seems like there have been quite a few public shamings in the news lately. How do these people bounce back when faced with crushing personal defeats on epic display? — Thanks, Joe Dear Joe, Our modern cultural […]
Dear Wayne, I think I may be the subject of an identity theft. My email and Facebook accounts have been hacked and strange charges are showing up on my credit card. What do I do? Help! — Claire Dear Claire, […]
Welcome to your Fun in the Sun edition of Pro Tips, with me, Wayne Diamante! Summer is in full swing, and that means it’s time again for cookouts, park and backyard gatherings, summer camps and keepin’ cool at the swimmin’ […]
(Graduation March plays; assembly stands; Wayne mounts the podium and, after a pause, indicates that everyone remain standing) Greetings, class of 2016. I have a number of these keynote thingydingys to deliver today, so you’ll have to excuse the parsimonious […]
Howdy there, Pro Tippers! Springtime is here and for many people that means it’s time to shed some of that winter weight and buff up for swimsuit season. Sadly, each year dozens of Americans have trouble staying on target with […]
Dear Wayne, I’ll be attending the Mission Creek Festival this year and I’m wondering if you can provide me with some tips for finding reasonably priced accommodation near downtown. Thanks, Bernice Bernice, Tip #1: You should have taken care of […]
If you’re reading this, then you’ve survived the Ides; welcome to your Pro Tips for March 2016! This is the first installment in a series focused on tips for ensuring you get the most out of Mission Creek this year. […]
In the cold isolation of the 21st century, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse ride roughshod over the ashes of civilization delivering endless war, famine and whatever the other two guys bring to the party. Mere existence hinges on locking […]
Welcome to your Thanksgiving edition of Pro Tips! It’s time to unbuckle the belt another notch and belly-up to a steaming pile of cran-something, crispy gizzards and don’t forget auntie so-and-so’s world-famous marshmallow infused jello-blunder. But never fear, dear friends, […]
Muahaha! Welcome to your Pro Tips from beyond the grave! I hope you’re ready for a bootiful All Hallows’ Eve, my pretties. This month’s Pro Tips is focused on questions and tips for ensuring you’ll have a spooktacular Halloween. And […]
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