Category Archives: Life

A Writing Hangover

Posted on October 4, 2012 by

I find writing to be a lot like drinking. After a cocktail or two, I feel like the most fascinating person in the world. Sorta like the Dos Equis guy, only less mannish and minus the accent. It’s not until the next morning, when I’m left with a … Continue reading →

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Does Medicare Pay For Playboy?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by

RING, RING… “Hello?” “Nancy, it’s your 78-year-old mother-in-law. Listen, I need you to tell me where I can buy a Playboy magazine.”  “Excuse me? Did you just ask me where to buy pornography?” “Yes, dear. I haven’t a clue where … Continue reading →

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A Few Observations About Italy

Posted on April 30, 2012 by

I’ve just returned home from a fantastic week in Northern Italy, kid free, thanks to the help of my parents. Did I mention they are no longer speaking to me? Anyway, I wanted to share a bit about my trip … Continue reading →

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I Heard It On The Bus: Part IX

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

“Mom, did you know that it’s a well-known fact that most presidential candidates are addicted to eating their own boogers? They keep a secret stash behind their ears. It’s true…I heard it on the bus.” It’s never a good sign when school … Continue reading →

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I Heard It On The Bus: Part VI

Posted on November 11, 2011 by

“Mom, did you know that the best way to avoid having the principal sit with you on the bus is to NOT throw paper airplanes at the back of the bus driver’s head? It’s true…I heard it on the bus.” … Continue reading →

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Public Restrooms…God, I hope he washed his hands!

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

“Mom, don’t worry. I never sit on a public toilet. I just take my pants off and lay them on the toilet seat. Ya know, to protect me from all the gross germs.” Jay-9 Apparently, he has decided that this … Continue reading →

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Why Would Somebody…

Posted on August 11, 2011 by

“Mom, this is gonna sound crazy, but I swear…someone in this house farted on my waffles. And, it definitely wasn’t me.”  Jay-8 With that, I bid you all farewell.  In approximately 2 hours, 58 minutes and 35 seconds, I will … Continue reading →

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Non-Stop To China

Posted on June 22, 2011 by

“Mom, I think it would be really cool to go to China someday. I hear the plane ride is really long, but Will told me that they give out free massages on the plane.” Jay-8 “Hey Will, did you tell … Continue reading →

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This Blogging Thing

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

I don’t have a clever kid quote today. It’s pretty hard to top yesterday’s and I’m not sure I want to. I’ve been at this blogging thing for a month now and I’m really having a fantastic time. I’m feeling … Continue reading →

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The Sandwich

Posted on April 29, 2011 by

“Mom, can you make me a sandwich? I want ham, but not ham and cheese…I hate cheese. Use that kinda ham that’s pink and thin, but doesn’t have that hard stuff on it…I hate that kind. Use that bread that’s not … Continue reading →

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Public Restrooms…God, I hope he washed his hands!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

“Mom, don’t worry. I never sit on a public toilet. I just take my pants off and lay them on the toilet seat. Ya know, to protect me from all the gross germs.” Jay-9 Apparently, he has decided that this … Continue reading →

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Armpit Etiquette

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

“Will, you should never ask someone to see their armpit hair…it’s impolite.”  Jay-8 “I know that Jay, but some people should think about cutting their armpit hair. That’s what I’m gonna do if mine ever gets too long.”   Will-10  I think Emily … Continue reading →

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My Plight To Find The Funny In The Frustrating And Save My Sanity

Posted on April 12, 2011 by

It all started as a joke on facebook. Quite honestly, as a way to poke fun at my friends who were “psyched to have the laundry folded” or “feeling fab after running 25 miles without breaking a sweat”. I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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