If eyes are the windows to the soul, the feet must be the smelly, damp cellar. I used to take the time (and cash) to treat my feet to a pedicure twice a month. It’s like airing out that musty cellar and removing the mold. Then, to save money, I cut back to once every three weeks–andContinue reading “Getting Nailed”
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Top 5 Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block
I spend a LOT of time writing. Whether it’s my Life and Laughter column, an article for a magazine or newspaper, a press release or this witty blog, I’m ALWAYS trying to come up with interesting topics, fun words, brilliant sentences, blah, blah, blah. But there are SOME days (I call them “weekdays”) when my brain doesn’tContinue reading “Top 5 Ways to Get Over Writer’s Block”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Along with the freeeeeezing temperatures, Newt Gingrich, my health insurance company and the shortage of Butterfinger candy bars in my home, the following things might make me fling myself off the tallest building. Of course, in Salt Lake, that’s not very tall. I’d probably survive. On life support. Things Driving Me Crazy Today: The redneckContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Why the World Won’t End This Year
(And if you read it backwards, it says “Yadsmood 2102.” Eerie, isn’t it?) In a very Grinch-like move, the Mayans have chosen to ruin Christmas this year by predicting the end of the world. ACTUALLY, they didn’t predict the world ending–their day planner just got filled up. But if they’re right, Dec. 21 (which happens to ruin myContinue reading “Why the World Won’t End This Year”
Required List of New Year’s Resolutions 2012
Besides taking up smoking, drinking margaritas, spending food money on shoes and increasing the sugar in my diet, I’ve been trying to think up ways to improve my already incredible life. (Should be a glamorous 2012.) Just like in November, when bloggers are required to compose a gratitude list, in January, we are required to make public our New Year’s resolutions. IContinue reading “Required List of New Year’s Resolutions 2012”
Why Santa Didn’t Bring Me a Lexus
I kept my hopes up all through Christmas Eve. I didn’t give up when I woke up and there wasn’t a new car in the driveway. I kept the faith and KNEW that Santa would be driving up in my black IS 350 Lexus convertible at any time. I waited. And waited. And waited. AndContinue reading “Why Santa Didn’t Bring Me a Lexus”
Top 5 Things I Don’t Want For Christmas
I’m not inherently greedy. And I don’t mean to be bossy. But there are a few things I REALLY don’t want to find in my stocking, or under my tree, on Christmas morning. Clothes That Don’t Fit: Whether it’s too-tight jeans (Hey, you bought them. Now you have to watch me wear them) or too-small lingerie (yesContinue reading “Top 5 Things I Don’t Want For Christmas”
Holiday Things Driving Me Crazy Today
I know this time of year is loco. I know it can be frustrating. And I’m sure more murders are committed in December than any other time of year. (That’s the Spirit of Christmas for you.) (Look at all the happy Christmas people.) So I TRY to be patient while children shriek, shoppers cut in line,Continue reading “Holiday Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
What’s Hanging On My Tree
If your Christmas tree is a perfectly-shaped, fake evergreen garnished with gold, silver and magenta, and decorated within an inch of its perfect life, this blog is not for you. (This is like the supermodels of Christmas trees. My tree has a self-esteem problem next to this glorious creation.) Our family’s Christmas tree is the perfect exampleContinue reading “What’s Hanging On My Tree”
Christmas Toys to Avoid
Love your kids? Don’t buy them any of these toys–unless you are raising blood-thirsty, stuffed animal-obssessed, tattoo ninjas from hell. Which I am. Power Rangers Megablade: Your little hero will love the real-life disemboweling action of this sword. The megablade not only swings open–but it extends two feet long! Your little serial killer can stab someone fromContinue reading “Christmas Toys to Avoid”
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