Five Things Trump Did Very Goodly

At this very moment, Donald Trump’s attorneys are filing lawsuits and spreading COVID as they ask judges for an election re-do. The entire world is witnessing a meltdown of Pompeii-ish proportions. Trump is parading through the streets, wearing invisible clothes, as his sycophants praise him for his fashion choices. But if the election stands (fingersContinue reading “Five Things Trump Did Very Goodly”

Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Yoga

No one told me once I started practicing yoga, it would destroy my life. I wish someone had mentioned the potential side effects before I took my first class. But it’s done and I can’t reverse the process. It would be like trying to un-melt a s’more. If you’ve considered starting a yoga practice, it’s onlyContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Avoid Yoga”

Top 5 Reasons I Feel Bad For Melania Trump

When the KGB approached Melania Trump and “encouraged” her to seduce Donald Trump so they could infiltrate American high society, she jumped at the chance. But now her life has taken a dark twist. She’s the new First Lady. (The happy First Family) I wonder if Trump and Melania discussed his idea to run for presidentContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons I Feel Bad For Melania Trump”

Top 5 Christmas Party Games

Everyone loves a good party game (except introverts and cats). A fun game gets guests mingling and talking to each other. (Never mind. Christmas games sound like hell.) But if you insist on tormenting your party goers with games, at least get creative. Here are the Top 5 Christmas Party Games for you to try thisContinue reading “Top 5 Christmas Party Games”

Top 5 Reasons Thanksgiving Gets No Respect

Shelved between the gory chaos of Halloween and the rabid excess of Christmas, Thanksgiving gets no respect. It’s the Rodney Dangerfield of holidays. (Google him, you young punks.) Is it because we’re not grateful? Is it because no one really likes stuffing and cranberries? Here’s my hypothesis regarding Thanksgiving’s no-respect status. We’re too busy formulating Black Friday plans. ItContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons Thanksgiving Gets No Respect”

Top 5 Things I Will Do Before Accepting Your Party Invitation

As a high-functioning introvert, I’ve trained myself to attend public events without breaking out in hives, shutting myself away in the bathroom or yelling at people to “Just stop with the talking, already!!” But social interaction isn’t high on my to-do list. In fact, I can think of at least 50 things  I will do beforeContinue reading “Top 5 Things I Will Do Before Accepting Your Party Invitation”

Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Woman Having A Baby Girl

I was blessed with four daughters. And by “blessed” I mean I survived raising four girls without landing in a correctional facility or a mental asylum. Yet. As my daughters say, there’s still time. In our Biblical-based patriarchal society, having four daughters (and no sons) is akin to kicking your ancestors in the teeth. IfContinue reading “Top 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Woman Having A Baby Girl”

Halloween for Dummies: Top 5 Tips For a Successful Holiday

Some people live in countries (or states) where Halloween is ignored because people believe it’s based on Satanic rituals and pagan beliefs. They might have a small Jesus-themed trunk-or-treat event in a church parking lot, handing out mini New Testaments, before heading home for a family sing-a-long. But in Utah (home of pagan beliefs) we celebrate HalloweenContinue reading “Halloween for Dummies: Top 5 Tips For a Successful Holiday”

Top 5 Reasons to Not Eat Avocados

I’m basically an all-food eating machine. But there are some items of “food” I must refuse–on totally valid grounds. For instance, I don’t eat mayonnaise because it’s icky. I refuse to eat squid because it’s icky. In fact, most foods I don’t eat are just plain icky. Take the avocado–please (ba-dum-dum). Besides not knowing whichContinue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Not Eat Avocados”

Top 5 Ways Star Wars Changed My Life

I was 9 years old when I met Princess Leia. I was instantly smitten. It was 1977 and Star Wars had just hit the big screen, bringing with it top-notch special effects, a kick-butt soundtrack and the Force. I left the theater with a lump in my throat because I wanted it to be realContinue reading “Top 5 Ways Star Wars Changed My Life”

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