Tag Archives: humor
Full Moon Rising
When I was teaching, we could always tell whenever there was a full moon by the children’s behavior. If previously mild mannered, cooperative children began acting slightly crazy and hyperactive, the teachers would console one another by predicating … Continue reading
Living the Disorganized Life
I am disorganized. There, I said it. Whew! What a weight off my shoulders. I’ve spent the better part of the last five decades promising myself that I’ll get organized–only to break that promise thousands of times. I admire … Continue reading
I thought that my readers might enjoy a short story today. Boots Emma loved her boots. It had taken her a whole year of babysitting the brats down the street to save enough to buy them. Before she went … Continue reading
Boots
Emma loved her boots. It had taken her a whole year of babysitting the brats down the street to save enough to buy them. Before she went to sleep each night, she would count and tally the total of the … Continue reading
Is Nothing Sacred?
In the last two years, my life has been turned upside down by the death of my husband and then my brother. These deaths affected everyone in my family—including my brothers and sisters. Shortly after my brother passed … Continue reading
Use the Good China
If you’re like me, you have a cupboard full of “good” china and crystal. You probably save it for special occasions—a dinner party or a holiday. But have you ever asked yourself why you are saving this china … Continue reading
War Is Declared
Hello dear readers, It’s been a while since I put a story on this blog–so I thought I’d give you a treat. This is one of the stories I plan to include in my next book, a collection of short … Continue reading
At the Dentist
I had extensive dental work done recently. My dentist is a very kind, gentle woman who makes the experience as easy as possible. So instead of being tense and alert, worrying about whether or not something would hurt, I … Continue reading
Going AWOL
My dog, Sparkle, went AWOL a few nights ago. She’s back home where she belongs now, and I’m being vigilant about making sure I know where she is at all times. Here is the (almost) tragic tale. It was … Continue reading
Are You Suffering from FSS?
I wasn’t aware of FSS until very recently. But, after reviewing the symptoms, I am sure that I’m a victim of this dreaded condition. Here are a few of the symptoms of FSS. Opening your front door to what … Continue reading