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My Sister-in-Law Is Ruining the U.S. Economy
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My Dad Has No Rhythm, Yet Is Master Of The Dance
Last Minute Gift Ideas To Keep You From Becoming Ebenezer Screwed
Homo Sapiens Vacationus At The Watering Hole
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Facebook Ruined My Life. Now They Must Pay
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A Toilet Paper Roll-er Coaster Ride Through My Brain
It’s time again for a thrill-a-minute roller coaster ride through my brain. Hang on. Men and women do not see the same world. Men tend to be linear thinkers who concentrate on one job until it is done. Women multitask … Continue reading
Facebook Ruined My Life, Now They Must Pay
Should a ginormous corporation be allowed to humiliate a child and profit from her pain? Could $167,000,000 in compensation even begin to make up for her suffering? We can only hope so. I give you, Exhibit A What’s the first … Continue reading
How To Earn The Title: World’s Worst Mother-In-Law
About 25 years ago my mother-in-law, Virginia, and sister-in-law, Jane, asked me to go with them to a taping of a talk show then popular in Chicago, the Jenny Jones Show. We were put in a holding room where the … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged death, Endora, family, grief, humor, life, mother-in-laws, musings
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One Small Step, One Giant Leap… Again
Nothing makes a parent’s heart melt quite like their baby’s first, tottering steps into the safety of their loving arms. Enjoy those moments, because as soon as your kids master walking, they start to run – away from you. When … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged children, family, graduation, growing up up and away, life, musings, parenting
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How To Avoid Being A Clueless Dolt This Graduation Season
Three generations of alumni attended my nephew’s graduation at Michigan State University. We linked arms as we sang the school song. I looked around the auditorium and tears filled my eyes as I realized…most of the people there were … Continue reading
It Is A Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Indeed!
Five years ago today, my sister Lib had to cancel her annual St. Patrick’s Day party. Our hometown always has a big parade, and her apartment is right on the parade route, the perfect location for viewing and celebrating. She … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Schmancer, Ireland - Dublin and Publin'
Tagged being thankful, cancer, family, health, humor, Ireland
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What We Remember At The End
Two women slid into the pew directly in front of me as the church service started. The younger led her mother by the hand. The tiny, elderly woman was a bit unsteady on her feet, but her eyes were bright … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged aging, cancer, death, family, life, musings, prayer, religion
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These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things: London Edition
Me: “I just got back from a trip to London with my daughters.” Her: “How I envy you – I love London! The art, the architecture, the history…what did you like best?” Me: “Oh, jeez, it’s hard to pick…” Her: … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged England, family, hot time - summer in the city, humor, London, sightseeing, travel
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