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”
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Things Driving Me Crazy in New Orleans
I’ve experienced New Orleans, N’Awlins, NOLA and/or The Big Easy since Friday. Although people are crazy everywhere, here are some crazies specific to what I’ve experienced in New Orleans: Pedestrian crossings are a frightening adventure. Kind of like playing a real life version of Frogger. Bourbon Street?!?! Really?!?! I’ve never seen a more obnoxious andContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy in New Orleans”
Top 5 Reasons I’m No Good At Packing
Packing gives me hives. Not the “carrying a loaded pistol” kind of packing, but the “leaving for New Orleans for sightseeing, meetings and banquets” kind of packing. I know you’re all, “Oh, poor Peri has to go to Bourbon Street. Wah. Wah. Wah.” But knock it off! Here are the top five reasons I’m no goodContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons I’m No Good At Packing”
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”
Top 5 Reasons I Worry About the Future
Children are our future. Of course, with Congress right now, children are also our present. Have we done a good job teaching our kids what they need to know to run this world? Here are some potential stumbling blocks that maybe should be addressed before the kids take over: 1. No communication skills. This generationContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons I Worry About the Future”
I Blame The ’70s
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”
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”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
I’ve decided it doesn’t take much to push me over the edge. Here’s what’s making me crazy today: Paying high school registration fees, class fees, parking fees, yearbook fees and activity fees, and then buying pencils, folders, pens, calculators, paper, notebooks and binders. Exactly what do all those fees pay for? Eating a delicious piece of pie,Continue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
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”
Top 5 Reasons I Hate the Hospital
Against my better judgement, I recently spent a wonderfully pleasant afternoon at the local emergency room being poked and prodded. Cost: $250. Diagnosis: A shrug of the shoulders and a “Who knows?” Sitting in my lovely hospital gown, I pondered all the reasons I hate hospitals and came up with the following list: #1. UrineContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons I Hate the Hospital”
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