Today I was working on someone’s computer and noticed that this particular person had a candy bowl on her desk that was stocked full of Reeses cups, Peppermint Patties and Hershey’s Nuggets. I am not exactly sure why but this irritated me. I take that back…I know why it made me mad. …
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Haircut
Ladies if you have a man who loves you very much He will do many things for you like clean and cook and such. And if one day you find your messy hair needs just a trim Fire up your brightest sweetest smile and aim it right at…
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Car Wash
He wanted to watch the Disney Channel. I wanted to talk. Our conversation went like this… Me: So how do you like Mommy's new car? Him: I LOVE IT. Me: How does Mommy like it? Him: She does. Me: It's very nice. Him: She doesn't want it to be messy.…
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Tattletale
This adorable three year old is my grandson. I know I'm a little biased but he is a fantastic kid. He is smart and funny and kind. He is also a major tattletale. I know that tattling is a typical preschool behavior and it's important to teach kids the difference…
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Bull in the China Shop
I make my husband nervous when we are in antique shops. It seems that every time I touch something I knock something else down or something falls to the floor. He gasps and says "Honey be careful!" Once I dropped the lid to something and his eyes got big as saucers…
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Sucky Day
Today was a good day at work. I might even go so far as to say today was a fun day at work. I got to play with a new toy and you know us nerds…we love our toys. I had mentioned to one of the principals I work with…
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Fix the Bed
A few weekends ago we were sitting around telling stories, laughing and generally having a good time when my best friend said “Have you told them the story of when we broke the bed?” She loves to do that when there is someone new in the room. I had not…
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Keep Calm and Eat Chocolate
Dear Walmart Cashier, Thank you for your friendly greeting and personable manner. I really thought you were the exception to the usual indifference I normally get at the register. That is, until you scanned the Snickers bar that sat between the rye bread and shampoo and asked me if I…
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Smooth Criminal
I like rocks. I’ve always had a thing for them. I have a bunch of them in my jewelry box and other places around the house. I’ve been accumulating them for years. I have a pretty decent sized one in my glove box. My family refers to it as my…
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The Bees Knees
This morning my husband and I were talking about something (can't remember exactly what at the moment) and I was being my usual ornery self. Our conversation went something like this: Joel: You're a pip. Me: A pip? As in a singer? Joel: You're a pistol? Me: What…