Quirky Quips & Sewing Snips
The grownups wanted us dead. Because of that, they often invented new ways to torture us. One of the most diabolical ways of all was square dancing. Every Wednesday and Saturday night of the 14th year of my life I was forced to go square dancing. It wasn’t cool and [...]
If you’ve come for my Monday trivia contest it has been cancelled due to lack of interest. Let’s talk Super Bowl — I didn’t watch it. When I was a kid all sporting events were sacred in Uncle Norm’s home, and all children had to be absolutely quiet while they [...]
I slept soundly. Last night I climbed into bed and flipped off my light at 8:26 p.m. I woke about 4:30 a.m. I probably wouldn’t have, but Chrissy jumped on my bladder and I suddenly needed to get out of bed. I feel good! Oh — and cleaning the rust [...]
It is time once again for a trek into my past: Grownups lie to children. They tell them about the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, and the Tooth Fairy. They tell them about leprechauns, happily-ever-after, and wishing on falling stars. They also tell them wet matches won’t strike. Then the kid [...]
If you want a good belly laugh, go here and read this: Of Long Drops, Land Crabs, and the Prerequisites for a Life in Science. I’m still wiping my eyes and trying to breathe after laughing so hard. Besides, I got nothing for you today but the silly meme in [...]