Social media is a phenomenon that allows us to see what’s going on in other people’s lives and if we want, to share what’s happening in ours. The truth is, I’m not a fan of any of it. I spend most of my time trying to avoid meaningless chitchat with people so why would I…
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‘That Owl’ Made Me Eat Crow
A few weeks ago, I wrote about a barred owl that hung out on the peak of my house and disrupted my sleep with its prancing and pawing of each little hoof, and then some. As I started writing this, I wasn’t sure if the owl should be referred to as ‘who’ or ‘that’ so…
Fool of Herself
I stopped into a store the other day hoping to find a bathing suit that covers everything it needs to and a little more. My family is getting together for the July 4th holiday and I don’t want to ruin their picnic due to my attire or lack thereof. I was worried about finding something that…
A League of Their Own
About two years ago I saw an ad in the local paper about a clinic where you could learn to play pickleball. It, and I mean pickleball-not the clinic, is all the rage in the area where I live so I thought I’d give it a try. At the end of the session, a few…
Mom’ll Love you for It!
I’m not going to sugar coat it, or beat around the bush. I’m just gonna come right out and ask. Who in the hell decided it was a good idea to put calorie counts next to each food and beer item listed in a restaurant menu? Is someone trying to put an end to one…
Causing a Stir with my Package
I am at the age where I’m starting to see the next generation birth their babies-well, not literally. A niece and her husband were the first to extend their family. They welcomed a new baby girl and as customary, I wanted to send a few little girly things to mark the occasion. Who knew that…
My Fruit of the Womb 