Back in the day, my dad owned and operated a gas station that had a small grocery store in the back. It was the prototype for today’s Sheetz stores. My sister and I would go to work with him and hang out in the back with my grandma. While at work we learned to dust…
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…
Do you Speak-a my Language?
A few weeks ago, I went a bar to listen to an 80s band on a Sunday afternoon-yes, a Sunday afternoon. My posse was the oldest one in the place and we knew all the music, but so did the youngsters. I wondered, “When did they take over 80s music and why did they start…
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…
Find-a-Flaw Franny
I recently spent a few days in my favorite city, Nashville, TN. The number of restaurants, musical venues, and microbreweries can be overwhelming-especially for someone from a small coal mining town who ate at Winky’s, listened to music played from vinyl 45s on a portable record player, and snagged a 6-pack of Old Milwaukee from…
Seven Services of Spring Break
Spring break season has just passed and all of those crazy college kids are back in class where they belong. Don’t get me wrong, I like it when spring breakers invade the beach and have fun, but seeing them reminds me of my younger days when I could hit up the local party scene multiple…
My Fruit of the Womb 