Yes, I know in order to lose weight I should exercise more and eat less. But that’s absolutely not fun. So I keep looking for sneaky ways to burn calories–that doesn’t involve any effort. Fitness magazines list “tricks” to losing weight–like it’s some kind of magic sleight of hand that keeps the extra 10 pounds hanging off myContinue reading “Top 5 Diet Tricks That Just Don’t Work”
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Are You a Tech Addict?
My laptop screen blew out last week. No warning. Just a great big “I’m not working! Hahahahahaha!!” (Not an actual re-creation. Mine was much worse.) So, off to the electronic super store I went where the Geek Squad tried to convince me I should upgrade my computer. I was adamant that I just needed access to the Internet, iTunes and aContinue reading “Are You a Tech Addict?”
Strange Happenings in Chicago
It’s September, so Tom and I decided to take a summer vacation. We flew off to the Windy City to eat deep dish pizza and Chicago dogs, attend ball games and leave our real lives behind. We had SO much fun and did all the touristy things like visiting Navy Pier (along with a majillion otherContinue reading “Strange Happenings in Chicago”
Top 5 Things To Expect at the Republican National Convention
(“America! Freedom! Jesus! Guns! Wealth! Strippers!”) While watching TV over the weekend, there was a “news” story on CNN about how strip clubs in Tampa are preparing for the Republican National Convention. I guess all those family-values spouting “conservatives” just can’t wait to stuff dollar bills into a hooker’s g-string. Anyway. Here are the TopContinue reading “Top 5 Things To Expect at the Republican National Convention”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Tuesdays: That one day of the week when everything seems dismal, dreary and depressing. It’s also the day I can easily think of many things driving me crazy today: When I have a cartload of groceries and the cashier insists on putting each item in it’s own bag. So I leave with 50 items andContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
The TRUE Cost of Having Children
The Department of Agriculture recently announced it takes $250,000 to raise a child through high school. Why the Dept. of Agriculture? Because children are similar to vegetables. I think this estimate is severely low. Having raised four daughters, here are some expenses I don’t think the researchers took into account: Home repairs including, but not limitedContinue reading “The TRUE Cost of Having Children”
Top 5 Reasons to Stop Watching NBC’s Version of the Olympics
I know, I know, greatest athletes, heartbreaking stories. I get it. Every two years, NBC saturates the airwaves with backstories and teasers while the Olympic Games take place in the background. Enough already. Let us just watch the events without your commentators’ blathering inaneness. (Ernie’s facepalm for the Games.) Here are 5 Reasons to StopContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Stop Watching NBC’s Version of the Olympics”
Driver’s License Division from the Black Lagoon
(Mike Thaler hasn’t written “DLD from the Black Lagoon”–but he should.) My driver’s license expired. I had to go to the Driver’s License Division to get it renewed. But I’d heard terrible stories about the DLD: The lines are so long I’d lose feeling in my legs; the workers are cannibals; the back room isContinue reading “Driver’s License Division from the Black Lagoon”
Top 5 Ways to Make Money With Your Sweet Writing Skills
Yes, I know your heart’s desire is to write the next best-selling young adult fantasy trilogy that involves a love triangle between a goblin, a unicorn and a pair of comfy slippers but, not to dash your dreams into a glacier of cold reality, it’s probably not gonna happen. (Are they assuming you’re writing for young adult dummies?Continue reading “Top 5 Ways to Make Money With Your Sweet Writing Skills”
Top 5 Ways To Celebrate Freedom
Interestingly enough, February 1 is National Freedom Day (Lincoln abolished slavery) while July 4 is National Independence Day (America abolished Great Britain). (Hopefully, your Independence Day won’t include a devastating alien invasion.) As U.S. citizens, we celebrate freedom by eating vast amounts of barbecue, lighting things on fire and waving at beauty queens during a parade.Continue reading “Top 5 Ways To Celebrate Freedom”
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