Yesterday was a crazy day. I had a lot of things on my to-do list, yet by 11 o’clock in the morning, I realized the list had to wait. Someone special needed and deserved my attention. As I worked on the first item on my list, I learned that someone wanted to buy one of…
Tag: Humor
I’ll be an Unkies Moncle
My dad owned and operated a gas station-grocery store from the time he returned from the Army to the day he died. Running the business required long hours, which were often spent outdoors pumping gas and cleaning windshields in all kinds of weather, but he never complained. Instead, he had fun at work and actually,…
Lessons from the Wedding Tippers
Back in the day, it was common for a wedding reception guest list to exceed 500 people. Unlike today, kids of all ages were invited so my sister and I had a lot of fun joining the celebrations. Many of the receptions in our coal-mining region were held in a castle-like building not far from…
I’m a Creeper
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…
‘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…
Twirling Bunghole
The beach is a popular destination on holidays, including Memorial Day weekend. In addition to remembering and thanking those who served this great country so that we could do things like write this fabulously funny blog a few times each week, people come to relax and unwind. Those who were trapped in the cold weather…
My Fruit of the Womb 