Boring meetings are all the rage these days; and many meeting execs are wising up to how attendees are distracted by iPhones, iPads, etc. and have banned technology from meetings. Ogres!! (“Oh, you were expecting Prince Charming?”) Here’s a way to survive meetings when there’s no access to gadgets: Take “notes”: And by “notes” I mean makeContinue reading “How to Survive a Boring Meeting”
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Reasons to Stay in Bed Today
Another Tuesday has rolled around, and like all Tuesdays, I just want to sleep until it’s over. If I get out of bed, something bad will happen. I’ll break my toenail, get an unexpected bill in the mail, misplace the dog or end up dangling off a cliff somewhere in the Andes. (How did this happen?Continue reading “Reasons to Stay in Bed Today”
Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Say To a Woman
Consider this blog a public service for anyone who’s ever dealt with a female. I get it. We can be moody, unpredictable, pouty and, yes, even grouchy—but we have cause. The cause is usually a man saying something thoughtless. If you’ve ever said these things to a woman–vow to never do so again. 1. “You look tired.” Continue reading “Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Say To a Woman”
Games That Almost Killed Me
Childhood is a dangerous time. Especially when school teachers/parents invent games that could prove fatal. I thought my teachers enjoyed hanging out with obnoxious, snot-nosed children 8 hours a day, but looking back, I might be wrong. Here are the top games that could have killed me: Red Rover: When spring rolled around, my teacher would take us outsideContinue reading “Games That Almost Killed Me”
Things Driving Me Crazy in Phoenix
I left the strange world of Utah to travel to a warm, welcoming place called Phoenix to bask in the sun and watch baseball games during spring training. As we boarded the plane to leave Utah, airline employees were busy de-icing the wings. An hour later, we were sweating in 85 degree weather with margaritas and ballContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy in Phoenix”
Top 5 Guilty TV Pleasures
TV and I go way back. Like decades. My first love affair with television came when my mom banned me from watching “Three’s Company,” “The Love Boat” and “Bosom Buddies.” Those shows became my favorites. Various babysitters and friends allowed me to watch these forbidden sitcoms, giving me a glimpse into the naughty grown-up world. (My mom was convincedContinue reading “Top 5 Guilty TV Pleasures”
Utah’s Faux Spring
If you live in Utah and have seen tulips bursting from the damp soil, robins hopping around for worms, or teenagers sluffing in the park, you might think it’s spring. But natives of this state are well aware of Mother Nature’s wry sense of humor. It’s never really spring in Utah. Here are some tricksContinue reading “Utah’s Faux Spring”
Quirky Behavior?
Everyone has strange tendencies. Some people exhibit OCD inclinations such as extreme hand-washing (not an Olympic event). Other people have creepy behaviors like collecting baby doll heads. Compared to those people, I’m not crazy at all. Here are some of my quirks that I refuse to call weird: Don’t pour me a glass of milk. ThisContinue reading “Quirky Behavior?”
My Accurate Oscar Predictions
The most arrogant awards show in history airs on Sunday night. Everyone, and their dog, has made their predictions for who will win the coveted naked, gold man trophy during the Academy Awards. Besides the tedious thank you speeches, the long introductions and the snorefest of a production, some categories are often overlooked. Here areContinue reading “My Accurate Oscar Predictions”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Maybe the cold and snow are finally getting to me. Things seem to be extra irritating. Here are a few things on my s*** list today: People who type “Hahahah”, leaving off the final “a”. Did the person stop breathing mid-laugh? Should I call 9-1-1? People who stand directly behind me during a class atContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
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