Laughing all the way Staff
What I Learned at My 40th High School Reunion
September 5, 2008
I just returned to Seattle from my 40th high school reunion. The Sainted One and I flew into Chicago and drove west to the farm town of Orion, Illinois. Here is what I learned on the drive and while there.
Matters of the Heart
On Terms of Endearment Twenty-FiveYears Later
September 5, 2008
A sentimental slide down memory lane via the film, Terms of Endearment.
Party Line Staff
Can This Be Love?
September 3, 2008
I have continued to date The Butler I told you about last May. It’s not like me to be so silent about my dating exploits, but this one seems like a keeper. I guess I was afraid I would jinx it if I wrote about him while we were still dating....
Showbiz Kid Staff
"Please hold"
September 2, 2008
“Thank you for waiting,” says the friendly male voice. “Your call is important to us,” he promises, pre-recordedly, “and will be answered by the next available associate.”
Rock 'n' Roll Grandma Staff
The Boss Only Gets Better With Age…
August 31, 2008
I just got back from a trip to Nashville where I went for a family event. While I was there, I went to a Bruce Springsteen concert, since I was going to have to miss him at home. I do a lot of observing of people when I’m at a concert, it’s very interesting to watch the crowd and see who is actually coming to shows these days.
Central Florida Retirement Living
Memorial Day Celebration at Florida Retirement Community Lake Ashton
August 28, 2008
With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means.
Good Directions Staff
The Perils of Packing
August 27, 2008
When I first flew to Europe, suitcases could weigh 70+ lbs. and you could bring two PLUS a hefty carry-on. Now you get one checked suitcase (or pay a second bag surcharge) and it has to weigh under 50 lbs. (or pay an overweight surcharge.) Lost or temporarily lost baggage is at an all-time high and next-day delivery is wishful thinking.
Showbiz Kid Staff
Hang in there, Paula!
August 26, 2008
Not to toot my own horn, (but if I don’t, who will?) a while back, I predicted (earlier than anyone else in the blogosphere, according to my own highly-biased research) that Valerie Bertinelli’s addition to the Jenny Craig campaign could only mean one thing for Kirstie Allie:
Laughing all the way Staff
Transcendental Mashed Potatoes
August 21, 2008
Move over, Rhonda Byrnes. I have "The Secret."
My Design Secrets Staff
Hanging on to Summer
August 18, 2008
Since I was a kid I have been collecting beach glass so these cool plates really turned my head.
Showbiz Kid Staff
The Incredible Exploding Guy
August 18, 2008
Here’s how I behaved when I looked over and spotted the actor who plays Dr. Leslie Arzt, a high school science teacher on “Lost” (Season 1).
Rock 'n' Roll Grandma Staff
Music News on the Political Front…
August 15, 2008
Jackson Browne is hopping mad and suing John McCain for copyright infringement. It seems that Jackson’s song “Runnin’ on Empty” has turned up in a McCain campaign ad, which is blasting Barrack Obama.
Life After Kids
Boomerang "Kids"
August 9, 2008
Today's column was just plain disturbing. It involved a mother who is a newly retired homeowner with an outstanding mortgage. Unless she was the CEO of a major publicly traded corporation, this lady is on a whopper of a fixed income. Now get this—she has...
GranitaToGo
Greek wines. Refreshing!
August 9, 2008
Here's a link to a nice article on Greek wines for the summer. I want to add a vote for the wines of Crete which I have come to enjoy very much.
GranitaToGo
jilted? ain't revenge sweet?
August 9, 2008
The Puppini Sisters in their music video directed by Alex de Campi!
It's a Jungle Down Here Staff
No mas dolor!
August 8, 2008
I am happy to be writing this update on my recent dental experiences, totally PAIN FREE!
My Design Secrets Staff
Antiques Find a New Purpose
August 5, 2008
What do you do when you find yourself the proud owner of a a few antiques? Find out here!
Showbiz Kid Staff
Members Only
August 5, 2008
Over the weekend, my youngest son joined an elite club that typically recruits new members every summer, about a month before school starts. In the coming weeks, a few of his close friends will face similar induction.
Laughing all the way Staff
Dead or Alive? I Can't Keep it Straight Anymore
August 4, 2008
I can't be the only one who saw the news about Solzhenitsyn and thought, "What? He's still alive?"
My Design Secrets Staff
Endearing Garden Stools - End Table or Stool?
August 4, 2008
Garden Stools are an exotic addition to your landscape but don't underestimate their interior influence!