Since New Year’s Resolutions are usually forgotten by January 2, I decided to try something different. Go ahead and laugh out loud at my interpretation of 2014 New Year's Non-Resolutions Stop clicking a button or link that says “I agree” before reading all the terms and conditions. You might be giving away cash or a kidney. Got high blood pressure? Heart disease? Eat more Brookside dark chocolate covered Goji berries with raspberry from Target. Antioxidants are good for you. Learn how to play the harmonica. Who knows? You might be the next Dan Aykroyd, Steven Tyler or Bob Dylan. Encourage your family to go to the gym often. You need more quiet time. Watch all the … [Read more...]
Woman Ditches Spanx – Goes Commando
December 29, 2012 By 6 Comments
Let’s face it. Ladies undergarments were not designed with comfort in mind. Not much has changed since the invention of the corset that was meant to give a woman an 18-inch waist. But the undergarment I am going to rant about is Spanx or shape wear, like the old fashioned girdle. They tout the motto, “No matter the occasion or season, we’ve got a shape to keep you looking great from all angles!” But at what price? I heard of a case where the mother of the bride was stuck inside a full body Spanx for five hours. If Spanx’s motto is, “Spanx is here on your big day,” where were they? It slims and lifts, but is it worth it? Holiday Party My big moment came to prove the claims made by … [Read more...]
Christmas Tree Taunts Us
December 18, 2012 By 6 Comments
Our artificial, odorless, eight-foot tall Christmas tree taunts us year after year. After a decade, assembling the three sections of the Rocky Mountain Pine is still as complicated as solving a Rubik’s Cube. I fantasize dragging it to the nearest dump and lighting it on fire. Man Vs. Christmas Tree “Time to put up the tree,” says my husband, grabbing the kids by the arm. “You want to help too?” he says, looking at me with squinty eyes. “Nah, I’ll just watch,” I say. I avert my eyes as my husband struggles with our tree like a wrestler performing an over the shoulder arm drag. Plunk. It hits the ground, green needles fall like dandruff. This year more of the hinged branches … [Read more...]
Not Too Late to Listen to Feisty Side of Fifty Interview
December 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
I had a blast being a guest speaker on the Feisty Side of Fifty radio show, Dec. 13. We discussed Not Your Mother's Book...On Being a Woman. Mary Eileen Williams, the host, asked fun questions about my story, "Hair Gone Wild." You can pick up a copy of the book or read it on my blog. The publisher, Dahlynn McKowen, told listeners the correct way to submit stories for future books. It was a relaxed, enjoyable interview. If you missed out the first time, click on the link below. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/feisty-side-of-fifty/2012/12/13/not-your-mothers-book-on-being-a-woman … [Read more...]
How to Rewrap Christmas Gifts
December 16, 2012 By 6 Comments
As Christmas barreled towards me like a supernova, my armpits got as sweaty as the Shoe Bomber going through customs. My fear, receiving a present that I despised and having to fake my approval. Opening a gaily-wrapped box with yards of ribbon heightened my anxiety to Code Red. Last Christmas, my family watched with baited breath and I tried to camouflage my true feelings. “Oh, thanks. What is it?” I said. “It’s that thing you asked for,” said my son. I didn’t have a clue if this was something I had wanted as a gift. I understand that I’m difficult to buy for at birthdays and holidays. I don’t wear a lot of jewelry. I have bottles and bottles of perfume on my bureau … [Read more...]
No Santa, No Way
December 13, 2012 By 7 Comments
Details were sketchy, but within moments, on the eve of Christmas Day, Santa was history and our daughter was ticked. That evening, unwrapped packages and children’s toys were scattered throughout the living room and the memory of Christmas started to fade. I cleaned up the silver tinsel and crumpled wrapping paper and Dad offered to tuck the kids into bed. “Goodnight little ones,” I said with big hugs and kisses. “Santa was very good to you this year.” Off to bed they crawled but suddenly across the house should appear, an earsplitting cry, a sob, and a tear? Our daughter shouted, “This can’t be true! I just found out there is no Santa. It says right here,” she cried, pointing … [Read more...]
It’s a Wonderful Kiosk Christmas
December 7, 2012 By 2 Comments
On the sixth day of Christmas, the mall gave to me, six angry sales teams, five new languages, four aroma pillows, three tubs of sea salt, two hair straighteners, and a partridge in a pear tree. As the refrain from “The Twelve Days of Christmas” echoes through my head, I wander the mall avoiding eye contact with kiosk employees. Who hasn’t been stopped midstream by perky cell phone employees begging, “try our service” or “switch today”? Who hasn’t had fragrant lotion squeezed onto their hands while taking cover from flying helicopters or tiny, motorized cars zipping around their feet? But while I tried to avoid their seduction, the magnetic attraction is too strong. Companies like … [Read more...]
Listen Up! I’m on the Feisty Side of Fifty Radio Show, Dec. 13 at 9:00 am
December 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Check it out. I am honored to have the opportunity to discuss Not Your Mother's Book...On Being a Woman on the Feisty Side of Fifty radio show. Mary Eileen Williams will broadcast the show on Blog Talk Radio, Thursday, Dec. 13 at 9:00am - 9:15am. We feisty gals love stories that are hip, modern, fun, and even daring… so look no further! Not Your Mother’s Book on Being a Woman is a new anthology for the new century. No sad or sappy stories here—these are wild and crazy tales of the joys and challenges of full-fledged womanhood. The publisher, Dahlynn McKowen, and contributing author, Stacey Gustafson, are joining us to share all about this bodacious book. You’ll want to be certain … [Read more...]
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