My extended family has a hard time keeping a straight face during funerals.  I don’t know if it’s nerves or a general lack of respect for death but we can’t seem to make it through a single funeral without violently shaking in quiet laughter; only an occasional snort escaping from wads of tissue. Years ago we attended a funeral where several… View Post

Every now and then I need a good rant session. Most recently I was provoked to ranting by the announcement that Ken and Barbie are going their separate ways. Some are calling it an actual divorce.  This is the most ridiculous publicity stunt in the history of toy making. Part of my disgust comes straight from the pits of Mattel.  They are… View Post

Since a very young age I have been haunted by lampshades. “Why?” you ask. Well, don’t you know that if you stick your hand up a lampshade you risk being attacked by a miniature Zuni warrior? The only kinds of lamps you will find in my house are lava lamps and floor lamps that point toward the ceiling. You think… View Post

When I was a little kid I got to be on a T.V. show.  I can’t for the life of me remember what it was called.  It was along the lines of Cowboy Bob or Janie’s show, but on a different channel.  I think it was called Peggy’s Place or maybe Debbie’s World. I was only five years old, so I can’t be… View Post

My ten-year-old daughter thinks Christmas is even more magical than birthdays. I am blessed to have them both in the same week so that makes my birthday seem pretty magical. Since it’s my special day I’m going to take the liberty of sharing random, aimless thoughts with you, and hope that you contribute any lack of cohesiveness to my age…. View Post

Hubby called last week to tell me we had just received an email containing a picture of my first boyfriend. My curiosity was piqued. “Is he still cute,” I asked. “You’ll have to see for yourself,” hubby replied. When I got home and opened the picture I was stunned. For nearly two decades Bubba has been perfectly preserved in my… View Post