Category Archives: Bright shiny objects

I have noticed a trend among my friends and coworkers of ending every conversation with any family member with “I love you”.  While there is nothing wrong with this practice (other than being a little jarring sometimes when overhead at work) I’m not jumping on board.     I’m not saying you should never say if or even that I… Read more »

Ugh.  It’s that time of year again- the United Way fund raising season.  For only $2 a week out of my paycheck I can do so many amazing things.  Um no, I’ll pass. I’m not anti-charity. My current employer holds annual fundraisers for several other organizations each year- including events for our local food bank and animal shelter- that I… Read more »

Now that NFL training camps are wrapping up and the start of the new season is right around the corner more people are talking about Tim Tebow again and wondering what kind of role me might play in the Jet’s offense this year.  I love NFL football and I love debating about it with anyone and everyone, and what better… Read more »

It seems like everywhere you turn today people are asking “Where were you 10 years ago today?” My simple answer is that I was in my car on my way to work. I heard it on the radio and called him to have my then-husband turn on the TV and give me more info than the small town country station… Read more »

First of all, I apologize for the long dry spell. August was very busy and just sort of got away from me without inspiration.With that in mind, my next statement will sound even crazier than normal.I have been thinking a lot lately about writing a book. For several years I have had one or two scenes very vividly in mind… Read more »

I’ve been a Weird Al fan for decades. Not only is he funny but he’s a really talented musician and song writer. Sadly, because of his chosen genre he doesn’t get the credit he deserves for either of these very real talents. Last week I got my very own copy of his newest album “Alpocalypse” and I have been enjoying… Read more »

I remember the summer my parents turned 40. My sister and I gleefully hung an “Over the Hill” banner in the front window, put rocking chairs on their birthday cake and gave them buttons that said “Middle Age is Marvelous”. My 16 year old self thought all of this was hilarious, but my current 39 year old self is less… Read more »

Recently my husband and I were out for drinks with another couple and the conversation turned to- of all things- Michael Jackson. The comment was made that since he never had a childhood he was emotionally stuck at 7 years old his entire life and there was nothing he could do about it. That statement lead to a minor argument… Read more »

I recently happened upon a haiku on a humor website. I really wish I could remember which one as I’d love to give them credit, but alas I cannot. It went like this: Haiku’s are easy to write But they don’t always make sense Refrigerator I found this highly amusing and have been composing a few of my own. I… Read more »