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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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Tag Archives: musings
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
Posted in General Ramblings
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
My Feelings for Smokey The Bear Are So Wrong
He’s just my type. Muscles in strong, broad shoulders flex as he wields a shovel. He had to take his shirt off because all that hard work got him hotter than a four-alarm brush fire. A bead of sweat glides down … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, Chip and Dale, Chippendale Dancers, humor, Mr. Clean, musings, Scrubbing Bubbles, Smokey The Bear, Tony The Tiger
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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
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Tagged are we really this stupid?, health, How to wash your hands properly, humor, hygiene, life, musings, public restrooms
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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
A Brief History Of WordPress As It Pertains To Why I Rarely Get Freshly Pressed Anymore
The beginning Whiz kid Matt Mullenweg sits in his parents’ garage, hunched over a computer he crafted from salvaged parts. He is anxiously looking for signs of activity on his newly launched blogging site, WordPress. “Hey, we have a subscriber!” … 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
I’ll See That Wheelchair And Raise You One Prius
Nowadays you have to be a member of a special interest group to park in the same county as your final destination. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t begrudge the bits of concrete reserved for people with physical problems. But … Continue reading
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