It would be fair to assume the word “idiom” meant “a gathering of idiots.” But you would be wrong. Funny, but wrong. An idiom is an expression whose figurative meaning is different from its literal meaning. For instance, to rub someone the wrong way means you’ve annoyed someone, not that you suck at giving massages.Continue reading “Idioms for Dummies”
Author Archives: Peri Kinder
Things to Know Before Moving to Utah
So you’ve been suckered in by the astounding beauty, the majestic mountains and the plethora of frozen yogurt shops. You’ve decided to relocate to The Beehive State (which is an apt motto since everyone here is basically a drone trying to get buzzed). But before you take the leap and immerse yourself in Utah culture,Continue reading “Things to Know Before Moving to Utah”
Thankful to Have Been ‘Just a Mom’
(The creatures who made me a mom.) For years I was just a mom. When people asked what I did for a living, I’d respond, “I’m just a stay-at-home mom.” Ironically, I was never home. I was shuttling kids to and from softball, swimming, dance, school and the mall. I spent approximately 20 years living inContinue reading “Thankful to Have Been ‘Just a Mom’”
Top 5 Ways Star Wars Changed My Life
I was 9 years old when I met Princess Leia. I was instantly smitten. It was 1977 and Star Wars had just hit the big screen, bringing with it top-notch special effects, a kick-butt soundtrack and the Force. I left the theater with a lump in my throat because I wanted it to be realContinue reading “Top 5 Ways Star Wars Changed My Life”
May Movie Previews
The country is experiencing a drought. Not the “Oh, we have no water,” kind of drought; the “Oh, there have been no good movies for months and my brain needs something stimulating, provocative and intelligent to watch before it liquefies and leaks out of my nostrils.” That kind of drought. The last movie I sawContinue reading “May Movie Previews”
Donate Now and Help a Stranger
What do you do with all the gallons of leftover breast milk your child just won’t drink? You donate it. Yep, joining the ranks of blood banks, hair donation, sperm firms, organ transplants and plasma, you can now donate breast milk. (Well, not me. And probably not most men.) I guess you just walk intoContinue reading “Donate Now and Help a Stranger”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Tuesday. The red-headed stepchild of the work week. (No offense to redheads, stepchildren or work days.) If anything can make me insane, it’s Tuesday. Here are the things driving me crazy today: When my hard drive crashes and I have to share a computer with my husband for 2 weeks! Not cool. When cable showsContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Ways to Stay Humble During a Book Signing
As all of you have heard (too many times), I recently published a compilation of humor columns surprisingly titled, “Life and Laughter.” Because I now have several cases of books in my garage, I decided to hold a book signing at a local book store* to get rid of several copies of my non-best-selling collection.Continue reading “Ways to Stay Humble During a Book Signing”
Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Paddy’s Day to all you temporary Irish Catholics using this celebration as a day to drink green beer and pinch people. For generations, March 17 has been set aside to honor St. Patrick who (according to legend) chased all of Ireland’s snakes into the ocean, turned water into green beer, wore clothes made ofContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day”
It’s National Women’s History Month. Whatever.
How cute of men to designate March as National Women’s History Month. Because we’re not quite patronized enough. For every Eleanor Roosevelt or Florence Nightingale recognized for their contributions to society, there are millions of smart, creative, wise women who live below the radar, undervalued and oppressed. Maybe men feel that if they give usContinue reading “It’s National Women’s History Month. Whatever.”
perikinder.com 