I was just a little girl during the ’70s, but this decade was a formative time for my little brain. Many of my quirks can be traced back to that crazy era of equal rights, cold war and my introduction to “The Pink Panther” movies. Here are some of the trends that shaped who I am today (forContinue reading “I Blame The ’70s”
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File under: WTF
I just read in the paper about two young “adults” who filed a lawsuit against their mom for emotional distress in the amount of $50,000. First, isn’t that a mom’s job? Second, (you might ask) what constitutes “emotional distress” to these two lovely children? Here’s your answer. (Did I mention they live with their father–anContinue reading “File under: WTF”
Book Reviews: Vanishing Children
Both of the books this week are about young girls that go missing. (I think it must be time for my daughter to go back to school.)Anyway. The first book is “Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter” by Tom Franklin. In the ’70s, middle-class white boy Larry Ott was friends for a brief time with Silas Jones, theContinue reading “Book Reviews: Vanishing Children”
Economics 101
Unless you’re Bill Gates or Warren Buffett, you’re probably feeling a bit of a pinch during this ongoing recession (although “experts” say it’s over). I thought I’d give you some handy tips to help you and your family save money as you ride out this economic roller coaster. (This is a fun one for the teenagersContinue reading “Economics 101”
Book Review: Short Stories
I’m really not a fan of short stories. I guess I’m just not intellectual enough to understand things that are brief and vague. I need things spelled out for me in novel length. However, the short stories in “Swim Back to Me” by Ann Packer were well-written tales of loss and heartbreak, and the day-to-dayContinue reading “Book Review: Short Stories”
Buckle Up
If you’ve driven past my car and I stared out at you from the passenger seat with a terrified expression, understand I wasn’t afraid of you–but of my chauffeur: My teenage daughter. In December, the State of Utah decided my daughter should be given a learner’s permit based on the fact that she’s breathing andContinue reading “Buckle Up”
Must Dos for Summer
I can’t believe July is more than half over!! Summer just isn’t complete until I’ve accomplished each thing on this list. What are your favorite summer traditions? Must dos for summer: Sit in a park and read a good book. Eat buttery corn on the cob and not care if my face is covered withContinue reading “Must Dos for Summer”
Sleepless in Seattle
Day 1: May the Forks Be With You My husband,Tom, surprised me with a trip to the Pacific Northwest for my birthday. (I think he was looking for a remote location to bury my body.) On Friday, we landed in Seattle and drove the scenic town of Port Angeles, Washington. If you’ve never been to PortContinue reading “Sleepless in Seattle”
State of Emergency
In June’s Life and Laughter column, I discussed my plans to get prepared for emergencies: man-made, natural, teenage meltdown or low blood sugar. My 72-hour kit was sorely lacking in anything helpful, so I decided to start from scratch. Luckily, those wacky wacksters at the Centers for Disease Control helped me out by posting their ZombieContinue reading “State of Emergency”
Book Reviews: Supernatural Turnings
I’ve always wanted to be a witch. There are many who believe I’ve accomplished that goal. I picture myself as an enchantress with beautiful red, curly tresses, casting spells and helping those in need. I’m a good witch, of course. In “A Discovery of Witches” by Deborah Harkness, a young college professor tries to surpress herContinue reading “Book Reviews: Supernatural Turnings”
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