August 2012

Top 5 Things To Expect at the Republican National Convention

(“America! Freedom! Jesus! Guns! Wealth! Strippers!”) While watching TV over the weekend, there was a “news” story on CNN about how strip clubs in Tampa are preparing for the Republican National Convention. I guess all those family-values spouting “conservatives” just can’t wait to stuff dollar bills into a hooker’s g-string. Anyway. Here are the TopContinue reading “Top 5 Things To Expect at the Republican National Convention”

Tagged, I’m It

Thanks to Nicole from I Might Ramble for tagging me in this wacky game of blog-tag. It’s a fun way to get to know other bloggers so you can eventually stalk them and steal their garden hoses. Once you’re tagged, here’s what you MUST do: 1. You must post the rules. (These are THE RULES.) 2. Continue reading “Tagged, I’m It”

Things Driving Me Crazy Today

Tuesdays: That one day of the week when everything seems dismal, dreary and depressing. It’s also the day I can easily think of many things driving me crazy today: When I have a cartload of groceries and the cashier insists on putting each item in it’s own bag. So I leave with 50 items andContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”

The TRUE Cost of Having Children

The Department of Agriculture recently announced it takes $250,000 to raise a child through high school. Why the Dept. of Agriculture? Because children are similar to vegetables. I think this estimate is severely low. Having raised four daughters, here are some expenses I don’t think the researchers took into account: Home repairs including, but not limitedContinue reading “The TRUE Cost of Having Children”

Top 5 Reasons to Stop Watching NBC’s Version of the Olympics

I know, I know, greatest athletes, heartbreaking stories. I get it. Every two years, NBC saturates the airwaves with backstories and teasers while the Olympic Games take place in the background. Enough already. Let us just watch the events without your commentators’ blathering inaneness. (Ernie’s facepalm for the Games.) Here are 5 Reasons to StopContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Stop Watching NBC’s Version of the Olympics”