Welcome to the first ever installment of “Mailbag Monday!” I thought it would be fun, on Mondays, to discuss topics or answer questions on anything. ANYTHING. One question or one topic a week, but … [Read more...] about Mailbag Monday! Toilets and Stop Signs
Rants
Mother’s Day
Every once in a while I do a NO BOYS ALLOWED post. This is one of those posts: … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day
Why the Jews?
When I was a kid, my dad once told me that there are many, many people who don't like Jews. I didn’t understand. Where I grew up, it seemed like everyone liked Jews. It was harmonious. It was happy. I … [Read more...] about Why the Jews?
Cell Phone Etiquette Rant
The other day I was walking out of a restaurant with my mom and two young daughters when we ran into a good friend and her little dog. The girls were all over the dog and my mom was all about my … [Read more...] about Cell Phone Etiquette Rant
The Thing About Play Dates…
The term “play date” has always been of interest to me. There aren’t many like it in the English language. It's really the only term I can think of that is filled with formality, necessity and … [Read more...] about The Thing About Play Dates…
Don’t Be A Tease
Everyone is teasing me lately, and I don't like it one bit. I was out for dinner recently and when the server went over the specials, I picked one that sounded dee-lish. I was very excited for my … [Read more...] about Don’t Be A Tease
10 Things No One Gives A Crap About On Facebook
10 Things No One Gives A Crap About On Facebook 1. You‘re scrolling through your Facebook News Feed and you come to my status. It says: I'm at the movies! Would you care? No, you would not. … [Read more...] about 10 Things No One Gives A Crap About On Facebook
On Turning 40
I turned forty last week. That used to seem so old to me. Forty. I don't feel old though. At least not in the head I don't. It's not like I woke up on my fortieth birthday and instantly started … [Read more...] about On Turning 40
Ode To Prednisone
A Little Poem... I have lower back pain, and although I try to deal It makes for a rough day and I miss shoes with a heel. For my back discomfort I blame my dad It’s a problem he always … [Read more...] about Ode To Prednisone
Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?
The movie You’ve Got Mail (1998) was primarily about love blooming over the internet even though the lead characters were business rivals in real life. It also explored the demise of the independent … [Read more...] about Are We Closing The Book On Bookstores?
