The country is experiencing a drought. Not the “Oh, we have no water,” kind of drought; the “Oh, there have been no good movies for months and my brain needs something stimulating, provocative and intelligent to watch before it liquefies and leaks out of my nostrils.” That kind of drought. The last movie I sawContinue reading “May Movie Previews”
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Donate Now and Help a Stranger
What do you do with all the gallons of leftover breast milk your child just won’t drink? You donate it. Yep, joining the ranks of blood banks, hair donation, sperm firms, organ transplants and plasma, you can now donate breast milk. (Well, not me. And probably not most men.) I guess you just walk intoContinue reading “Donate Now and Help a Stranger”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Tuesday. The red-headed stepchild of the work week. (No offense to redheads, stepchildren or work days.) If anything can make me insane, it’s Tuesday. Here are the things driving me crazy today: When my hard drive crashes and I have to share a computer with my husband for 2 weeks! Not cool. When cable showsContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
Ways to Stay Humble During a Book Signing
As all of you have heard (too many times), I recently published a compilation of humor columns surprisingly titled, “Life and Laughter.” Because I now have several cases of books in my garage, I decided to hold a book signing at a local book store* to get rid of several copies of my non-best-selling collection.Continue reading “Ways to Stay Humble During a Book Signing”
Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
Happy St. Paddy’s Day to all you temporary Irish Catholics using this celebration as a day to drink green beer and pinch people. For generations, March 17 has been set aside to honor St. Patrick who (according to legend) chased all of Ireland’s snakes into the ocean, turned water into green beer, wore clothes made ofContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day”
It’s National Women’s History Month. Whatever.
How cute of men to designate March as National Women’s History Month. Because we’re not quite patronized enough. For every Eleanor Roosevelt or Florence Nightingale recognized for their contributions to society, there are millions of smart, creative, wise women who live below the radar, undervalued and oppressed. Maybe men feel that if they give usContinue reading “It’s National Women’s History Month. Whatever.”
My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies. I’ve been following this recipe for more than 30 years, and the cookies are magnificent every single time; although they’re not always edible. Just follow these easy steps for delicious cookies (and a kitchen full of mess) in less than an hour. Although the main charactersContinue reading “My Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe”
Things I’m Giving Up For Lent
February 18 was Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Because I live in a state overrun with Mormons who don’t observe this tradition, most people here just know Lent involves a dirty smudge on the forehead and a big party on Fat Tuesday. Typically, Lent requires faithful Christians of the Lutheran, Methodist or Catholic persuasionContinue reading “Things I’m Giving Up For Lent”
You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .
I watched the movie “Still Alice” over the weekend. It stars Julianne Moore as a woman diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and it’s depressing as s***. But, like when I watch most disease-focused movies, I began to wonder if I was afflicted with this degenerative illness. I’ve been convinced I’ve had ALS (The Theory of Everything),Continue reading “You Might Have Alzheimer’s If . . .”
Things Driving Me Crazy Today
Not only is it National Umbrella Day, it’s also Tuesday, the legislature is in session and it’s time for my list of Things Driving Me Crazy Today! Today’s list includes: The Utah Legislature selecting a commemorative firearm each year. This year it’s a freakin’ AR-15 assault rifle. Welcome to the Wild West, @#$@%$s! (Why make laws when weContinue reading “Things Driving Me Crazy Today”
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