Why Won’t You Let Me Help You?!?!

Have you ever wanted to shake someone? Not a baby.  WE NEVER SHAKE A BABY. But  full-grown adult.  Ever wanted to just grab them by the shoulders and scream, “Snap out of it!!!!!!” I had such an experience recently. It went something like this: Me: Hey! Friend in Obvious Emotional Pain: Hey. Me: Are you okay? FiOEP: No. … Continue reading »

Scarred for Life

My grandmother reads my blog.  I love that for the following reasons: 1) My grandmother is cooler than your grandmother 2) My grandmother can use a computer with style. Can yours? 3) See #1 However, for this very reason, today’s story is going to be a little, hmm…euphemistic. There is a certain local band for … Continue reading »

Enough With the Lemons Already…

Two girls walk into a Mexican restaurant.  They are each wearing workout clothes and carrying designer handbags.  Neither appears to have sweat recently, but both look extremely tired. Can you figure it out? It was a rough day. So I was on my way to pick up Emily so we could go to Jazzercise (btw: … Continue reading »

Spring, you know, for real this time…

It’s April! So far I’ve gotten through half of the day without being “fooled” but there is still plenty of time. We’ll see how it goes. (by the way, if you haven’t checked out Google’s joke, head over to their website and follow your nose) The weather is finally starting to warm up and with … Continue reading »

A Guilt Complex and a Story of Hope…

I am a cowardly shopper.  I live in fear of buyer’s remorse. Now, that kind of sounds like a good thing, right?  I don’t make impulse buys, I don’t over-shop, but I also don’t buy the things that I really want/need because I’m afraid that someday I’ll regret it or that I’ll wish I had … Continue reading »

March — In like a lion, out like a snowman

Today is March 25.  It’s the second day of holy week, it’s 6 days before Easter, it’s the second week of spring – And it’s snowing. Because sure, why not? I really don’t mind the snow.  In general I like it and since my car has four-wheel drive (thanks Subaru!) it’s not so bad, but … Continue reading »

Benadryl…a Haiku

Little pink round pill She says, “Take to feel better” Knocked me on my butt