I left the strange world of Utah to travel to a warm, welcoming place called Phoenix to bask in the sun and watch baseball games during spring training. As we boarded the plane to leave Utah, airline employees were busy de-icing the wings. An hour later, we were sweating in 85 degree weather with margaritas and ballContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy in Phoenix”
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Top 5 Guilty TV Pleasures
TV and I go way back. Like decades. My first love affair with television came when my mom banned me from watching “Three’s Company,” “The Love Boat” and “Bosom Buddies.” Those shows became my favorites. Various babysitters and friends allowed me to watch these forbidden sitcoms, giving me a glimpse into the naughty grown-up world. (My mom was convincedContinue reading “Top 5 Guilty TV Pleasures”
Utah’s Faux Spring
If you live in Utah and have seen tulips bursting from the damp soil, robins hopping around for worms, or teenagers sluffing in the park, you might think it’s spring. But natives of this state are well aware of Mother Nature’s wry sense of humor. It’s never really spring in Utah. Here are some tricksContinue reading “Utah’s Faux Spring”
Quirky Behavior?
Everyone has strange tendencies. Some people exhibit OCD inclinations such as extreme hand-washing (not an Olympic event). Other people have creepy behaviors like collecting baby doll heads. Compared to those people, I’m not crazy at all. Here are some of my quirks that I refuse to call weird: Don’t pour me a glass of milk. ThisContinue reading “Quirky Behavior?”
My Accurate Oscar Predictions
The most arrogant awards show in history airs on Sunday night. Everyone, and their dog, has made their predictions for who will win the coveted naked, gold man trophy during the Academy Awards. Besides the tedious thank you speeches, the long introductions and the snorefest of a production, some categories are often overlooked. Here areContinue reading “My Accurate Oscar Predictions”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Maybe the cold and snow are finally getting to me. Things seem to be extra irritating. Here are a few things on my s*** list today: People who type “Hahahah”, leaving off the final “a”. Did the person stop breathing mid-laugh? Should I call 9-1-1? People who stand directly behind me during a class atContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day
As most of you know, I’m as far from romantic as I could possibly be. (See Romance 101.) But each February I attempt to bring a modicum of romance to Valentine’s Day. (Modicum definition: smidgen—or a solitary carnivore in the weasel family. I never remember.) (A modicum in its natural habitat.) I scour websites for waysContinue reading “Romantic Ideas for Valentine’s Day”
A Handy Guide for Winters in Utah
Unless you’re a skier, snowboarder, ice fisherman, Eskimo or professional snowman assembler, Utah winters suck. Since I’m none of those things, I’m also homebound. Of course, I could go out and try a snow sport, but that would involve putting on ski pants, gloves, scarves, boots, thermal underwear, ear muffs and parkas. By the time I’m ready to goContinue reading “A Handy Guide for Winters in Utah”
Top 5 Important Body Parts for Writers
There are specific body parts that writers need in order to create inspirational, humorous, or brilliant literary works of art. You’d think those body parts would include fingers or hands. You would be incorrect. Several other body parts are seriously engaged in the writing process, and writers would be lost without them. (Fingers, by themselves, can’t do s***.) In noContinue reading “Top 5 Important Body Parts for Writers”
How to Prepare for the Oscars
Every year, Hollywood holds the Academy Awards so the world can watch wealthy, dysfunctional people pat each other on the back. This year’s list of nominees was just released, and movie critics are appalled/delighted with the potential winners. If the only movie you’ve seen this year was Adam Sandler’s “Jack and Jill,” get off this blog and never comeContinue reading “How to Prepare for the Oscars”
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