You really can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. I’ve been following this recipe for more than 30 years, and the cookies are magnificent every single time; although they’re not always edible. Just follow these easy steps for delicious cookies (and a kitchen full of mess) in less than an hour. Although the main charactersContinue reading “My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe”
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Things I’m Giving Up For Lent
February 18 was Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Because I live in a state overrun with Mormons who don’t observe this tradition, most people here just know Lent involves a dirty smudge on the forehead and a big party on Fat Tuesday. Typically, Lent requires faithful Christians of the Lutheran, Methodist or Catholic persuasionContinue reading “Things I’m Giving Up For Lent”
You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .
I watched the movie “Still Alice” over the weekend. It stars Julianne Moore as a woman diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and it’s depressing as s***. But, like when I watch most disease-focused movies, I began to wonder if I was afflicted with this degenerative illness. I’ve been convinced I’ve had ALS (The Theory of Everything),Continue reading “You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Not only is it National Umbrella Day, it’s also Tuesday, the legislature is in session and it’s time for my list of Things Driving Me Crazy Today! Today’s list includes: The Utah Legislature selecting a commemorative firearm each year. This year it’s a freakin’ AR-15 assault rifle. Welcome to the Wild West, @#$@%$s! (Why make laws when weContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Weird February Traditions
I guess people who survive January decide February is a great time to celebrate. But there’s really nothing to celebrate in February, so people just decided to make s*** up. Take for instance: Groundhog Day (2-2): Yesterday, all across the country, innocent groundhogs were pulled from their warm burrows with the demand that they forecastContinue reading “Weird February Traditions”
Top 5 Reasons I’ll Never Run For Office
Presidential candidates are sharpening their knives, honing their wit and polishing up their toothy smiles. With a possible Romney/Bush/Palin ticket, what could possibly go wrong? I have no desire to run for office. Zero. Zip. Nada. I’ve been watching the hilarious sitcom, Veep, where I’ve learned all kinds of ways to insert swear words into everyday conversation.Continue reading “Top 5 Reasons I’ll Never Run For Office”
More Proof Our Parents Tried to Kill Us
For those of us raised before intrusive regulations, FDA labels, auto safety campaigns, no-smoking ads and boring playgrounds, we lived in a fairytale land of denial and luck. In a previous blog, Proof Our Parents Tried to Kill Us, I addressed the dangerous foods our parents unknowingly (they say) fed us, that should have landed us inContinue reading “More Proof Our Parents Tried to Kill Us”
7 Habits of Highly Irritating People
Everyone has irritating habits; those strange little quirks that drive the people around us loco. But some people go above and beyond the label to become habitually irritating. That’s why the term “justifiable homicide” was created. Here are the 7 Habits of Highly Irritating People. Taken individually, they’re tolerable; but collectively?! No eye contact during a discussion.Continue reading “7 Habits of Highly Irritating People”
Top 5 Ways to Tell if You’re a Hoarder
We tend to accumulate stuff. Lots and lots of stuff. As a result, many people start the New Year by throwing stuff away. Unread issues of Reader’s Digest, boxes of Cap’n Crunch that expired in November 2012, bottles of dry shampoo and half-used, dusty, scented candles–they can all go in the trash. But if you’ve clearedContinue reading “Top 5 Ways to Tell if You’re a Hoarder”
My Christmas Wish List
Christmas is a time for making wishes–even those outrageously ludicrous wishes that involve Dunkin Donuts, sweat pants and unlimited calories. So if we’re making unrealistic wishes for Santa to grant, here’s my Christmas list: Dear Santa, I wish that: Repubs and Demos can put their differences aside for the next two years, and actually focusContinue reading “My Christmas Wish List”
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