I jumped at the chance to make 'em laugh at Open Mic at the Pleasanton Firehouse Arts Center on April 8. It was an opportunity to share my favorite form of prose, humor writing. Even though I may not win any awards for writing, I bet I can make you laugh out loud. Laughter is part of sharing the human experience. My Problems Are Like Yours When I share my work, people laugh and can relate. That’s because my problems are like yours. Does your husband need to be reminded each week to take out the trash? So does mine. Do your kids complain about everything from the way you drive to your fashion sense? Mine too. See what I mean? You’re just like me except I write about it, much to the chagrin … [Read more...]
14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter
March 23, 2015 By 6 Comments
The men in our life can be funny, moody, straight shooters, and have the ability to get to the heart of a problem. Small talk? Not my guys! On social media, there’s one place they feel at home…Twitter. Do you know the 14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter? 14 Ways Guys Are Like Twitter They only speak in 140 characters or less. THEY ARE LOUD AND TALK IN ALL CAPS. If they don’t like what someone says, they don’t reply. Spelling doesn’t matter….to them. Snark and attitude reign supreme. Random people may jump into their conversation. It’s not necessary to understand everything they say. Lurking around is permitted. They don’t need permission to voice their opinion. Both … [Read more...]
Mick Jagger Keeps Me Up at Night and Other Dreams
March 6, 2015 By 4 Comments
“Why’d you send me email at midnight with a link to 1,000 Ways to Clean Lint Out of the Dryer?” said my best friend, Jackie. “Can we talk? It was a long night,” I said, going on and on about my insomnia, sparing no details. You asked for it, babe. Can't Sleep “I couldn’t sleep. Nothing went right over the weekend. Lost car keys. Broken garage door. Fight with husband. Argument over homework with the kids,” I complained. “I just wanted to snuggle in bed and forget about the day, catch some serious shut-eye. But nooooooo.” “I know how you feel,” she said with a sigh. “Some days it’s impossible to clear your mind and go back to bed.” Mattress Lumpy and Other Complaints My night … [Read more...]
Unlock the Secret of Who Did Deflate Gate
January 30, 2015 By 4 Comments
Deflate Gate Are you sick of hearing about the NFL investigation against the New England Patriots, unofficially called Deflate Gate? The NFL believes that the Patriots used under-inflated footballs in the first half of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts. For God's sake, even Bill Nye the Science Guy's getting involved in the scandal. Now I don't know much about football as anyone who knows me will attest to but I do know a lot about statistics. There's practically a zero probability that 11 out of 12 footballs were accidentally deflated. Come on Patriots, how stupid do we look? Watch below for the secret of who did deflate gate. *This YouTube video was created by Ryan … [Read more...]
Shut the Hell Up I’m Taking a Nap
October 22, 2014 By 6 Comments
Ever wonder if there’s a surefire way to get your kids off the couch fast? Or move your husband? Just say you’re going to take a nap. All hell breaks loose. Let me start at the beginning. We enjoyed eating at Vic’s All Star Kitchen on Saturday mornings. Nothing beat a big stack of hotcakes, thick smoky bacon, side of hash browns and a plate of toast to induce a coma later in the day. By noon, I could barely move much less keep my eyes opened. I said to my family, “I’ll be upstairs. Taking a nap.” Time To Ask Friends Over “Okay. Can I have some friends over?” my daughter asked, bolting off the sofa and stuffing a bag of popcorn in the microwave. “Talk to your dad. I’ll be in my … [Read more...]
My Big Fat Secret to Airplane Travel Without Killing Somebody
September 10, 2014 By 2 Comments
Flying has become tortuous since X-ray body scans, flight cancellations, smaller seats and lost luggage. We travelers are sometimes treated worse than cargo. What is the secret to airplane travel? Southwest Airlines offers an open-seating policy where customers can grab any unclaimed seat. On a recent flight from San Jose to St. Louis, I hatched a scheme. I waited for my number to be called at the terminal, rushed to the first available empty row and grabbed an aisle seat. Then I set a trap like a spider to solicit a seatmate. Secret to Airplane Travel Anyone skinny, without kids or a large handbag, and who appeared germ free met my prerequisites. I spotted a possibility and announced … [Read more...]
Me? Erma Bombeck Humor Writer of the Month
September 6, 2014 By 14 Comments
When I started this blog a year and a half ago, I had a simple plan; share my stories and hope people laugh. At that I time, I also feared that nobody would read it but I refused to let that fear hold me back. This week I received an email from Teri Rizvi, Founder of the Erma Bombeck Writers' Workshop, Subject: Erma Bombeck Humor Writer of the Month, and took a header into the keyboard. With a click, I stared in awe at this email: "Hi, Stacey,Congrats on your upcoming book! We've made you our Humor Writer of the Month for September…..” Erma Bombeck Humor Writer of the Month What? Wait a minute? Why me? I grew suspicious. Was I was selected as Humor Writer of the Month out of … [Read more...]
8 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Vacation
August 27, 2014 By 17 Comments
This summer in Ireland, I discovered that there are at least 8 easy ways to ruin your vacation. Some things may be just a minor inconvenience but others may prohibit your chances of a return trip abroad. 8 Easy Ways to Ruin Your Vacation Ask For More Ice What’s with European countries and the ice? When you ask for ice with your drink, your request is treated with a snarky attitude as if you’ve asked for free champagne. “Oh, you want more ice?” the waiter says, dropping one measly ice cube into your glass with tongs. And don’t expect free refills either. Eat Food with Weird Names In Ireland, choosing what to eat from the menu is a game of charades. My son picked the Cock and Bull Blaa at … [Read more...]
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