Have you looked in your spam folder lately? Those messages are comedy gold, people. Here’s a sampling from my own spam box, for your entertainment. The spam about 2.5 million dollars Greetings, I am Mrs Anne BRUNO, base in Cote d’Ivoire I write to relate to you of my intention to use my money 2.5 million [Read More]
A Review of Fishing at Disney World
“Why would anyone go FISHING at Disney World?” you ask. After all, it’s the happiest place on earth because of Mickey Mouse, fun rides, and fabulous entertainment — not because of large mouth bass. But when you visit Disney World annually, like my family does, sometimes you like to try new things to keep it exciting. [Read More]
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When You Love Things That Don’t Love You Back
“Don’t love things that can’t love you back,” a wise man once said. Actually, it was a guy who installed a closet in my house. Nonetheless, his advice is solid. Yet, there are inanimate objects I love that don’t–and won’t–love me back. Things like a floral top I found in my closet recently. I bought it [Read More]
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Observations from Beachfront Bargain Hunt on HGTV
I never thought my son and I would bond over HGTV’s Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Of course, thirteen years ago when he was born I was simply trying to keep him alive. And not run myself into the ground trying. But here we are all these years later hanging out and watching a real estate show [Read More]
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The Long and Short of It
I received the devastating news at my daughter’s well-child visit when she was two years old. “Your daughter is in the 75th percentile for height,” the pediatrician reported. The belly on my 5’11” frame knotted. I uncrossed my long legs and leaned forward in my chair. “Wha-a-a-t?” I stammered. “Does 75th percentile today mean the same as [Read More]
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Steps for Sending Your Teen on a School Trip
Loyal readers may remember my son and I went on a school trip to Toronto a couple years ago. It was fun being a chaperone, but not SO FUN that I decided I would do it again this year when his 8th grade class went to Washington, DC for four days and three nights. After all, it’s [Read More]
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10 Signs You’ve Hit Midlife
“Are you a midlife blogger?” the questionnaire asked. No. Wait. “Are you a midlife blogger? (45+)” the questionnaire further clarified. Well, I guess so. I don’t FEEL midlife, but if the average lifespan is 76 years or whatever, then I guess I AM midlife. And, as I thought about it, there are quite a few [Read More]
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What Happens at American Girl Place, Stays at American Girl Place
Last week was our kids’ Spring Break. We decided to celebrate with an all-inclusive 14-day cruise through the Caribbean. NOT. Like most good Michiganders, we headed to warm, tropical Chicago! It’s a great town and my daughter and I decided to celebrate with dinner at American Girl Place Chicago. That’s when things got a little out [Read More]
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Gen X Memes Guaranteed To Make You Laugh
I have long professed my love of all things Gen X. After all, I grew up in the 70s and 80s and it’s who I am. Just ask everyone in Aisle 7 the other day when I burst into “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” by Starship. And it doesn’t stop with singing 80s songs in the [Read More]
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Things I Want To Complain About Part IV
It’s that time again, time for another rousing edition of Things I Want To Complain About! Here’s what’s been bugging me lately: 1. People who massage each other in church. On multiple occasions now I have sat behind couples who actively give each other shoulder and neck massages while in church. What’s up with that? [Read More]
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