January 2012

Getting Nailed

If eyes are the windows to the soul, the feet must be the smelly, damp cellar. I used to take the time (and cash) to treat my feet to a pedicure twice a month. It’s like airing out that musty cellar and removing the mold. Then, to save money, I cut back to once every three weeks–andContinue reading “Getting Nailed”

Versatile Blogger?

I’ve been called many things (usually accompanied by a waving of the middle finger) but I’ve never been called versatile. But thanks to The Gratitude Garden blog, I’ve been nominated for the Versatile blogger award. Thanks so much for the nomination–and now the pressure to keep writing funny AND versatile blogs for the rest ofContinue reading “Versatile Blogger?”

Top 5 Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block

I spend a LOT of time writing. Whether it’s my Life and Laughter column, an article for a magazine or newspaper, a press release or this witty blog, I’m ALWAYS trying to come up with interesting topics, fun words, brilliant sentences, blah, blah, blah. But there are SOME days (I call them “weekdays”) when my brain doesn’tContinue reading “Top 5 Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block”

Things Driving Me Crazy Today

Along with the freeeeeezing temperatures, Newt Gingrich, my health insurance company and the shortage of Butterfinger candy bars in my home, the following things might make me fling myself off the tallest building. Of course, in Salt Lake, that’s not very tall. I’d probably survive. On life support. Things Driving Me Crazy Today: The redneckContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”

Why the World Won’t End This Year

(And if you read it backwards, it says “Yadsmood 2102.” Eerie, isn’t it?) In a very Grinch-like move, the Mayans have chosen to ruin Christmas this year by predicting the end of the world. ACTUALLY, they didn’t predict the world ending–their day planner just got filled up. But if they’re right, Dec. 21 (which happens to ruin myContinue reading “Why the World Won’t End This Year”

Required List of New Year’s Resolutions 2012

Besides taking up smoking, drinking margaritas, spending food money on shoes and increasing the sugar in my diet, I’ve been trying to think up ways to improve my already incredible life. (Should be a glamorous 2012.) Just like in November, when bloggers are required to compose a gratitude list, in January, we are required to make public our New Year’s resolutions. IContinue reading “Required List of New Year’s Resolutions 2012”