In November, it is required that every person in the country make a list of things they’re grateful for. If you don’t–you’re not a true American. But along with being thankful for food, clothing, shelter and chocolate, I am grateful for so much more. I’m grateful for: Underwear that doesn’t leave panty-lines. (I think she might haveContinue reading “I’m Grateful For . . .”
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The Many Reasons I Exercise
‘Tis the season to eat my body weight in pie. And because I do, I try to hit the gym several days a week to keep my frumpy, matronly figure up to snuff. But it’s not only my Elizabeth Taylor figure (the later years) that keeps me going to the gym. There are lots ofContinue reading “The Many Reasons I Exercise”
Children’s Books that Messed Me Up
I can point to many reasons why I’m a little “off” at times. Lack of social skills, fear of small animals and an unexplained anger toward anything purple are just a few of my quirks. After years of trying to explain myself, I’ve decided to blame the stories I was read as a child. Such as: Martha MatildaContinue reading “Children’s Books that Messed Me Up”
Happy Whoreoween
(This is scarier than any horror movie.) Helping little girls grow up too quickly, costume companies have sexed-up Halloween costumes for grade school children. Last year, third-grade girls came to my door wearing belly shirts, mini-skirts, fishnet stockings and lipstick. Isn’t there a vice squad created to prevent this? Where’s CSI: SVU when you need them? HalloweenContinue reading “Happy Whoreoween”
Things That Are Truly Frightening
Halloween is approaching with a bloody axe and heavy footsteps. Between “American Horror Story” and “Paranormal Activity,” I’ve been thinking about the things that really scare me. The things that raise my knuckle hair and put a hard knot in my liver. Besides terror-inflicting things like snakes, clowns and Kristin Stewart’s “acting,” there are things I find muchContinue reading “Things That Are Truly Frightening”
Working from home: Pros and Cons
I’ve been working from home as a journalist/freelance writer for about 18 months and, while I thoroughly enjoy being home, there are some definite drawbacks to not going into an office. If you a) need a boss breathing down your neck, b) enjoy gossiping around the water cooler or c) like flirting with the officeContinue reading “Working from home: Pros and Cons”
Ego Check
On Wednesday, WordPress featured my blog on its Freshly Pressed page (thank you!) and my hits went through the ROOF! I’ve been pecking out this blog since April and I usually get around 50 hits per day. So when I looked at my blog on Wednesday and saw nearly 500 hits, I was floored. In the next 2 days, IContinue reading “Ego Check”
Ringo’s Tips for Living
Living with a dog is a lot like living with a zoned-out stoner. They both stretch out across the couch all day, smell bad, mooch out of the pantry and don’t have jobs. But I LOVE our puppy!!! In my last Life and Laughter column, I wrote about the last two years since we adopted Ringo. (Shhhh. Don’tContinue reading “Ringo’s Tips for Living”
Celebrity Overkill of the Day: Emmy Awards
My husband and I are pretty well matched except for one GLARING difference. I could care less about movie stars, country singers, directors or reality “celebrities” while my hubby tracks their every move on Facebook, Twitter, magazines and TV. (I think he might have has several restraining orders against him.) The Emmy Awards (or any celebrity awardsContinue reading “Celebrity Overkill of the Day: Emmy Awards”
Book Reviews: Hit and Miss
If you’ve ever dreamed of living in the Amazon with native tribes while researching fertility drugs–then “State of Wonder” by Ann Patchett is your book. Marina and her colleague, Anders, are researchers at a pharmaceutical lab. But when Anders travels to South America to check up on the researchers, he dies–and is buried in theContinue reading “Book Reviews: Hit and Miss”
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