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Tag Archives: life
I Have My Mother’s Hands
I have my mother’s hands. That’s not something I’ve ever taken as a compliment – no offense, Mom. Our hands are broad and short-fingered. A network of lines criss-crosses both palm and back. The adjectives “sturdy” and “capable” come to mind when … Continue reading
My Knee Jerk Reaction Would Be To Kick You In The Knee, Jerk
My physical reflexes have never been what they once were. My mental reflexes are probably worse. Yet if a verbal hammer hits a certain spot in my brain, the guy wielding that hammer is probably gonna get a reflexive kick … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged Gilligan's Island, humor, life, little things in life, musings, profanity
119 Comments
Get Those Children Out of The Muddy, Muddy!
Q: What time is it when an ark floats by your house? A: Time to call your insurance agent. Ha ha! Hysterical, right? We insurance agents have millions of those gems. I usually save them for clients. When they realize … Continue reading
To Smile Or Not To Smile? That Is The Question
You have a split second to respond. There are no do-overs. Choose poorly and you risk being tagged as Stuck-up Bitch or Village Idiot. I’m talking about navigating the no-man’s land between seeing someone, and figuring out if it’s someone … Continue reading
Fear & Loathing In The ½ Price Easter Candy Aisle
What do 4-for-$1 Cadbury Crème Eggs and an up-thrust of daffodils have in common? Both are important clues that may help me to finally understand…myself. I’ve been feeling a little blue lately. By a little blue I mean sad. Very … Continue reading
Posted in Biggest Loser: Family Edition, General Ramblings
Tagged depression, dieting, health, humor, life, mental health, musings, seasonal affective disorder
111 Comments
Apple Employee Engagement Workshop
Rejected t-shirt logo for an upcoming employee engagement/team-building workshop at Apple headquarters: What other mottos might they consider?
Posted in General Ramblings, T-Shirtable Quote
Tagged Apple, human resources, humor, life, musings, teamwork
60 Comments
Heads You Win, Tails You Lose
* Oh, God! We’re slowing to a crawl. Look at those taillights, stretching ahead as far as the eye can see. Damn! I’m going to be late for work for SURE. And will my jerk-wad boss care that it is … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged attitude, death, gratitude, life, musings, perspective
54 Comments
Yew City Slickers Is Luckier ‘N Cold Spit On A Greased Pig In A China Shop
Urbanites are always complaining about how tough life is in the big city. I say, crime? – bah! smog? – ha! traffic jams? – don’t make me laugh. You don’t know what tough IS until you’ve stared down the gaping … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged country life, Hee Haw, humor, joys of homeownership, life, musings, The Beverly Hillbillies
91 Comments
A Single, Burning Question
Another snowstorm just blanketed the Midwest. Our souls yearn for Sprightly Spring, but Wooly Winter shows no sign of slackening her icy grip. Punxsutawney Phil has gone back into hibernation and so have I. That little vestige of prehistoric brain … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged beauty, grooming, humor, life, little things in life, men and women, musings, shaving, winter
97 Comments
