5 Things Guys Should Never Say in Online Dating Profiles
I realize it’s often hard to determine the intent of a written message, so let me clarify a couple things first so you don’t get the wrong idea. First, this …
Things That Annoy Me
If That’s Coyote Poo On My Ceiling I’m Moving Out
I live in a world where I’m simultaneously in love with and grossed out by my children. So basically, I’m a typical mother. The background… I went on a …
The Virus That Is Going To End Me
I’m not a pansy. Let me lay out the foundation here first and say that I’ve had RA for 15 years. I know pain and discomfort and I’ve become really …
Donut Sleep: Hole-In-The-Middle Insomnia
So virtually my entire family has sleeping problems that seem to commence in our early 30s. It happens so often we have a term for it: Donut sleep. Because there’s …
Just Hit Your Sister And Get It Over With Already
One day my girls just Would Not Stop arguing… Delilah: Mom! Tell her to stop! Charlotte: It’s your fault! Delilah: Stop TOUCHING me! Charlotte: You started it! Me: *has had …
Online Dating vs. Root Canals
I’ve never really been good at dating, and it didn’t improve after I had to enter the awesome world of dating after divorce. I’m actually terrible at it. I don’t …
All Barbie Needs Is A Pole
I’m conflicted about Barbie – the real one, not this alpha version that seems to epitomize my personality. I oddly like her, but she needs someone besides the Golden Globe …
Think Bill Murray in Caddyshack
Actual conversation with a guy at Home Depot after dropping $700 at the dealership. For the second time – in 4 days… Home Depot guy, Victor: Can I help …
Prius Drivers: Self-Righteous Guardians of the Speed Limit
A couple months ago I had the opportunity to visit Tennessee. What a complete departure that was from Southern California. As I sat there contemplating my stay, of all things …