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My Sister-in-Law Is Ruining the U.S. Economy
Using Technology To Avoid Commitment (The Padded Room Variety)
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
Mortal Kombat: Battle For The Monkey Bars!
Facebook Ruined My Life. Now They Must Pay
Why I Would Rather Try To Find The Funny Than The Meaning Of Life
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Tag Archives: health
Caution: Funky Stuff Going On Here
Hide the children. The following is not suitable for younger and more sensitive readers, by which I mean those under 50. My body is doing some funky stuff. I suspect aging may be involved. 1) Stuff is migrating. Formerly vital … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged aging, health, humor, life, looking for Alimentary Aggravation Abatement, midlife crisis, musings
117 Comments
Presumed Stupid Until Proven Otherwise
As citizens of the world, we are forced to touch doorknobs, shopping carts and all sorts of community property every day. That’s why I’m happy to see these signs popping up in more and more public restrooms. This is a … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged are we really this stupid?, health, How to wash your hands properly, humor, hygiene, life, musings, public restrooms
78 Comments
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
70 Comments
I’m Absolutely Sure That Everything I Believe Might Possibly Be True
“Obama is a communist.” “Republicans hate women.” “Your brother got cancer from drinking Coke.” These are actual things that real people said to me during the past week. Each statement was delivered as fact. With firm, fist-pounding-on-table certainty. With an … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Schmancer, General Ramblings
Tagged faith, health, more goddamn cancer, musings, politics, religion, Why can't we all just get along?
80 Comments
My Sister-In-Law Is STILL Ruining The U.S. Economy
Christmas is all about traditions. Every year we unpack our favorite, old ornaments. We unearth our Bing Crosby and Manheim Steamroller CDs. We watch A Christmas Story, Miracle on 34th St. and It’s a Wonderful Life. Around this blog, tradition … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged Christmas, dieting, freshly pressed, health, holidays, humor, shameless self-promotion
57 Comments
Get Your Knockers Up to Fight Breast Cancer
The athletes are trained. The spectators have their cheers down pat. There isn’t a pink t-shirt left to be had in the Windy City. We’re ready… for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer: Chicago! It happens this weekend, June 1-2. … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer Schmancer
Tagged Avon Walk For Breast Cancer, cancer, family, health, humor, life
35 Comments
That’s The Most Disgusting Stuff I Ever Tasted. Give Me A Big, Heapin’ Helping.
TV is full of experts who are eager to explain why we eat too much (or too little). What I want to know is why do we eat the specific foods we eat? Especially when that food tastes like slugs … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged culture, family, food, health, humor, IKEA, Lutefisk, musings, psychology
116 Comments
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
Your Customer Advocate Will Now Give You A Blindfold And A Cigarette
Here’s a little pop quiz, kids. If I am on the phone waiting to speak with a “customer advocate,” I am trying to reach which of the following parties: Better Business Bureau Small Claims Court Health insurance company claims adjuster … Continue reading
Posted in Euphemish
Tagged business, filing a claim, health, health insurance, humor, insurance, musings
78 Comments
Malaising Grace
mal·aise: noun mə-lāz, ma-, -lez 1: an indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness 2: a vague sense of mental or moral ill-being <a malaise of cynicism and despair … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged aging, health, humor, life, midlife crisis, musings, my baser self, prayer
106 Comments
