You’ve only got one day left to stock up on Halloween treats for those good-for-nothing, lazy trick-or-treaters. Kids are always looking for a handout. Anyway, be sure to avoid having the above-mentioned “kids” attack your home with shaving cream or raw eggs by providing them with an acceptable treat. It’s much like appeasing King Kong: GiveContinue reading “Top 5 Terrible Halloween Treats”
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How to Tell if Your Co-Worker is a Zombie
Zombies are the it creatures this year. If you’re going to be creepy–zombie is the way to go. But sometimes you work with people who beHAVE like a zombie but you’re not quite sure if they’re actually infected. They tend to look dazed, unfocused and have a tendency to drool–but is that just the wayContinue reading “How to Tell if Your Co-Worker is a Zombie”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Ah, Tuesday. That horrible day between Monday and Wednesday that comes around every seven days. The day I get irked more than any other day of the week. Here are things making my crazy list today: That little plastic scoop found in baby formula. It’s always buried at the bottom of the can and the formula sticks to myContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Top 5 Ways To Simplify Your Life
Simplifying is all the rage. It’s the “in” thing to do. Clear out the clutter, physical and emotional, and enjoy a new, laid-back approach to life. Okey dokey. (I’ve had much less for a long time. I must be very simple.) But where do I start? Here are some simple ideas to put you onContinue reading “Top 5 Ways To Simplify Your Life”
Top 5 Diet Tricks That Just Don’t Work
Yes, I know in order to lose weight I should exercise more and eat less. But that’s absolutely not fun. So I keep looking for sneaky ways to burn calories–that doesn’t involve any effort. Fitness magazines list “tricks” to losing weight–like it’s some kind of magic sleight of hand that keeps the extra 10 pounds hanging off myContinue reading “Top 5 Diet Tricks That Just Don’t Work”
Are You a Tech Addict?
My laptop screen blew out last week. No warning. Just a great big “I’m not working! Hahahahahaha!!” (Not an actual re-creation. Mine was much worse.) So, off to the electronic super store I went where the Geek Squad tried to convince me I should upgrade my computer. I was adamant that I just needed access to the Internet, iTunes and aContinue reading “Are You a Tech Addict?”
Strange Happenings in Chicago
It’s September, so Tom and I decided to take a summer vacation. We flew off to the Windy City to eat deep dish pizza and Chicago dogs, attend ball games and leave our real lives behind. We had SO much fun and did all the touristy things like visiting Navy Pier (along with a majillion otherContinue reading “Strange Happenings in Chicago”
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”
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