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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
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Facebook Ruined My Life. Now They Must Pay
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Tag Archives: life
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
89 Comments
Lost: One Husband. Substantial Reward For Safe Return
Many women suspect their husbands would be lost without them. I have proof. We were visiting my parents and Mom needed something picked up across town. My husband offered to drive me, chivalry giving him an excuse to show off … Continue reading
Posted in General Ramblings
Tagged asking directions, driving, GPS, Gypsy Rose Lee, humor, life, marriage, men and women, musings
68 Comments
Help Wanted: Bon Vivant
Wanted: Self-starter for the position of raconteur, bon vivant and all around Renaissance woman. Job duties to include: Exploring…life. Writing…when the muse strikes. Strolling… a beach, hiking a trail or striding down city streets. Partying… hearty. An almost bacchanalian appreciation … Continue reading
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Tagged Bacchus, call me Oprah, employment, humor, jobs, life, musings, where are all the good jobs for a bon vivant?, working
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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
Feeling Shiny and New
How did your experience go with finding the “new” in life? Remember, yesterday I challenged each one of you to do 3 new things. Here’s what I did: 1) To get to the YMCA after work, I usually head west … Continue reading
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Tagged humor, life, same old same old, shameless self-promotion
62 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
Sorry, Did You Say Something?
People are rude. By which I mean they won’t drop everything and listen when I’m talking. Family members are the worst offenders. Let’s say my husband is tippity-tappeting on his computer when I approach to share a truly fascinating … Continue reading
Bag Ban Scofflaws May Soon Be Saying “Sack It To Me”
Dateline: Chicago June 2014 Three months into Chicago’s total ban on plastic bags, pundits are examining its effects. Having successfully addressed such petty issues as sky-high crime rates, sinking school test scores and potholes big enough to park a Buick … Continue reading
Is It My Bad If I Feel Bad When My Bad Isn’t Very Bad?
Ungrateful, angry, discontented…I’m sick of dealing with people with these lousy attitudes. But how can I avoid myself? My friend Deb at The Monster In Your Closet got me thinking. She does that a lot, and I wish she’d knock … Continue reading
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