Monthly Archives: October 2011
Thanks To All This Hallow’s Eve
Thanks to all who celebrate Halloween with trick-or-treating ON October 31st. (Because that is the date of Halloween, after all.) Thanks to all who turn the light on, who engage in conversation with their neighbor’s children and enjoy the harmless … Continue reading
Filed under Holiday
No. I Won’t Be Taking Medical Advice From My Neighborhood Grocery Store Bagger, Thank You Very Much.
I love my beloved Publix store. I love their BOGOs. I love their produce. I love their Publix brand products. I love their employment policy and how they employ the disabled. I love the cashiers and most of the baggers. … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, Lessons Learned
Jane’s True Confessions Or Secrets That Aren’t Secrets Anymore
1. I have pre-dated posts in order to create certain patterns on my homepage calendar that highlights post dates. (For any fellow OCD bloggers out there, this sentence makes perfect sense.) 2. I let the television babysit my children from … Continue reading
Filed under Completely Random, Deep Thoughts
Could You Be A Sister Wife?
I’m not sure I could. I don’t watch Sister Wives religiously. (Ba-dum-bum. Chhhh!) But I have seen a few episodes, most recently, the one when they go back to the husband’s hometown for the first time as an open polygamist family. … Continue reading
Filed under Because I'm Curious
Facebook Status Updates I Wish I Had The Guts To Post
I’m just a lazy @$$, sitting on my couch eating Cheetos and watching TV while the rest of you are running marathons and getting your best time. Ever! You have your health, a job, your kids aren’t doing drugs and … Continue reading
Filed under Completely Random
The Little Poem That Always Pushes Me Through
Somebody said that it couldn’t be done, But, he with a chuckle replied That “maybe it couldn’t,” but he would be one Who wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of … Continue reading
Filed under Deep Thoughts
I’m Saying Goodbye To Fair Weather Friends
I’ve been popular. I’ve been not-so-much. I’ve had an insanely complicated amount of friends. I’ve had three or four truly close friends. Sitting here, in my forties, I’ve looked back at my friendolution with wonder and awe. Elementary School – … Continue reading
Filed under Deep Thoughts, friends
Pot Shops Ordered To Close Even Though They’re Legal. Where Do You Stand?
I just read an article on msn.com about federal authorities ordering pot shops in California to close even though they’ve been legally open for 15 years. This topic has always fascinated me. For the record, I have never imbibed. Ever. … Continue reading
Filed under Because I'm Curious
Item #174 From The List Of What NOT To Say To An Adopted Child
I know you meant well. I know you were, in your feeble way, trying to make my child feel comfortable. But you didn’t. You made him feel singled out and confused. When assigning a Family Tree project and addressing your … Continue reading
