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”
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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”
Driver’s License Division from the Black Lagoon
(Mike Thaler hasn’t written “DLD from the Black Lagoon”–but he should.) My driver’s license expired. I had to go to the Driver’s License Division to get it renewed. But I’d heard terrible stories about the DLD: The lines are so long I’d lose feeling in my legs; the workers are cannibals; the back room isContinue reading “Driver’s License Division from the Black Lagoon”
Things My Dad Taught Me
While my mom taught me how to read, write and cheat at Skip-Bo, my dad also contributed to my up-bringing–whether he wants to admit it or not. Here are some important things my dad taught me: How to make Lumpy Dick (Real name. I swear): One of dad’s favorite snacks. Mix flour, boiling water, milk. Eat. (SameContinue reading “Things My Dad Taught Me”
Fifty Shades of Beige
The popularity of the pornographically-erotic book Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James indicates a high level of sexual frustration in women. The book follows the dark relationship between Ana and the hilariously-named Christian, with the expected amount of raw sex. (His skirt looks a little too flowy to be a kilt.) Bodice-rippers are not newContinue reading “Fifty Shades of Beige”
Straight to DVD . . .
With the box-office success of the badly-dialogued Battleship, I thought I’d give board-game-based screenplay writing a try. (Vote for your favorite. I’ll write it, submit it to Hollywood and watch the cash roll in. Mwahahahaha!) Operation: A medieval doctor with a drinking problem operates on patients without anaesthesia. (Well, the patients aren’t anesthetized.) Since Hugh Laurie isContinue reading “Straight to DVD . . .”
Yoga vs. Cardio Blast
For several years I taught an early morning yoga class on Wednesdays. What a great way to start the day!! Unfortunately, very few people felt the same way–and my class was cancelled. (Death to change!) But NOW my boss has me teaching a Cardio Blast, high-intensity interval class at 5:45 on Wednesday mornings that involvesContinue reading “Yoga vs. Cardio Blast”
Egg-stra Fun Easter Traditions
It’s Easter-time again. Tulips are blooming. Birds are singing. Czech men are beating their wives with pussy-willows. Yep. That’s right. Pussy-willow whippin’ is just one of many strange Easter traditions from around the globe. The idea is, pussy-willow whips will bring health and youth to anyone who is smacked with them. Don’t knock it. I mightContinue reading “Egg-stra Fun Easter Traditions”
Things I Just Don’t Understand
This isn’t about anti-matter, Morgellon’s disease, the elusive monopole or other mysterious terms people throw out to sound smart. These are just ordinary, daily things that make NO sense to me. Maybe you can help clarify. Why do people at Wal-Mart shuffle their feet? No one strides through Wal-Mart or briskly scans the aisles; it’s a sloth-like, death march,Continue reading “Things I Just Don’t Understand”
Why See’s Chocolates Should Sponsor This Blog
The reasons See’s Chocolates should sponsor my Life and Laughter blog are numerous–and the similarities between me and the chocolate giant are eerie. Here are just a few reasons See’s should slap an ad on my blog. (I’m on the See-food diet.) Reason #1: See’s creates excellent chocolates. I EAT excellent chocolates. (Like I said. Eerie)Continue reading “Why See’s Chocolates Should Sponsor This Blog”
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