Category «General»

Procrastination as Motivation

Today I put off writing by mowing the lawn. This is frequently not the case. In fact, I have been known far more often to put off mowing the lawn by writing a long-winded rant about Easy Cheese or whatever other silly thing comes to mind. Now, obviously, if you are one of my neighbors, …

Ripple

Michael overheard a guy say this, and quoted it to me: “I think homos are the most disgusting, vile creatures on the planet, but they should have exactly the same rights I have.” As ugly as that sounds, my husband and I both found it hopeful that someone with such obvious hatred for another group …

Your Ass Is Not a Hovercraft

If you sprinkle when you tinkle. Be a sweetie and wipe the seatie. – Lau Tzu Just kidding about Lau Tzu there, but whoever wrote those words was wise indeed. This wisdom was initially intended for men, but should be extended to women as well, because I can’t tell you how many times I’ve started …

Vengeance Is Best Served with a Light Vinaigrette

I notice that I relish eating salads after I spend half the day digging weeds and doing yard-work. I’m angry at greenery in general after a day like that, and it feels really good to see something leafy quivering on the edge of my fork. Yeah, I got nothin’ today. However, I would like to …

Warning

Do not attempt to sing along with The Stylistics when you have a bad cold. It hurts your throat and you’ll go into a coughing fit while driving. That is all.

I’m a D- Blogger with My Eyes on the Prize

I’m not certain as to whether I’m an A-list blogger or not. But, if I had to venture a guess, I would err on the side of caution and assume that I am not an A-list blogger and that I am generally shunned by those who are A-list bloggers. But, I’m not bitter. Oh no! …