My mother keeps a lovely, well maintained, home. It’s over 25 years old though, and with a house there’s always something. Last year my mother decided to get a new roof. It was more preventive than anything but she wanted it done. She asked around and several of her friends had used the same contractor. [...]
You want drama, we got even more drama! Even I can’t believe this one…
Per Sunday’s post, I flew to The South yesterday. The plane sat on the ground about an hour then we were finally airborne. About 40 minutes in, the flight attendants were serving snacks and drinks. They were just about at my seat [...]
You want drama? We got drama!
A longtime family friend suffered a heart attack last weekend. John subsequently had a double bypass and appeared to be healing nicely. Yesterday he flatlined. Luckily John was revived and a pacemaker immediately “installed.” John is practically a member of our family and we all have been terribly upset. My [...]
Drum roll please… Carolyn is the winner of the what the heck should I write about contest?
Thus I give you a bit of nostalgia…
When I was a kid:
My Dad and I had Yahtzee marathons. For hours. And it was a fight to the death. None of that wussy “let your daughter win” stuff.
My friends and [...]
For Fuzz , Mal Snay and Kat – by request…
Back in my grammar school days, my best friend’s mother used to read romance novels. Everything from Harlequin novels, to what they used to call “bodice rippers.”
All the men on the book covers looked like Fabio.
This was the era before Fabio, so either he [...]
Have you ever been in this situation? Someone who is an absolute tool suddenly becomes well known or even famous? And you’re scratching your head saying “huh?”
That happened to me recently. I knew this guy in high school who was the biggest misfit you ever met – I’m talking gross – who suddenly made [...]
I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving! I did the usual, spent time with Mom, saw extended family and special friends, helped prepare our holiday fare, and last but not least shopped on Black Friday. We were at the mall at 5:45 a.m., and for all you naysayers, well piffle on you. We SCORED [...]
I was relaxing last night after a long day, (oh Hell, after a long week.) Anyway, I was enjoying my pedicure and foot massage. Ahhhhh. Just as I started to completely unwind, I heard THEM.
I recoiled in horror. I was suddenly in a 1000 agonizing knots.
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing.
CHRISTMAS CAROLS.
It’s not even [...]
When you call your doctor’s office for test results,
And the Brooklyn born* nurse gives you major attitude.
The best approach in getting your way?
Kill the bitch with kindness.
She won’t know what hit her.
DON’T MESS WITH A SOUTHERN GAL.
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*Please note I LOVE my Brooklyn pals, and this is in no way directed at them!
I was a very curious kid, (one of those children who constantly asked “Why?”) I always wanted to know about EVERYTHING. Apparently some things never change, I’m still nosy inquisitive. I was an only child and often had to figure out ways to entertain myself. Given how my mind worked that lead to some freaky [...]