D@mn That Grass.
It’s always green somewhere in the world–only never where I am. I have lived my life holding strong to the mantra “the grass is always greener on the other side of the hill.” I don’t mean to do this; I … Continue reading
Category Archives: failures
Is There Anything More Tedious in all the World?
I am an adult; twenty two years of age, officially. I pay taxes (when I have a job) and fill my own gas tank (when I can’t get Poor Kyle to do it for me). I make my bed (almost … Continue reading
Posted in failures, looking back, mediocrity, what I'm about
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{I Get Depressed Very Easily}
Did you know that I am tall? Indeed I am. I’m 6′ 1″ if I’m an inch. It was a freak accident, if you ask me. My mother is 5′ 8″, and my dad is 6′ 0″, but my older … Continue reading
Posted in failures, sad things
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{I Self-Medicate With Cardboard Pizza}
When one’s husband accuses one of being addicted to one’s laptop, there is nothing to do but eat really cheap pizza. I don’t know what it is about being in a bad mood that makes me crave crappy food, but … Continue reading
Posted in do what I say, kitchen failures, Married Life, mediocrity
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All I Really Need to Know I Learned From “Saved by the Bell”
Dadgummit. They got the ducks again. Any child of the ’80s will recall that episode of Saved by the Bell–the episode that impacted young minds more powerfully than any other [save perhaps the one wherein Jessie had a drug-induced nervous … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, change, failures, fiascos, mediocrity, sad things
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Ford™ Has Something Stuck in Its Teeth and I’m Not Breaking the News
Ford™ is claiming their vehicles are now equal to the quality of Toyota™. Really? I heard them say so in three of their own commercials tonight during intermissions of American Idol™. I’m no marketing executive or anything, but if I … Continue reading
{The Dreaded Inevitable}
Now, let’s talk about exercise. Growing up I was active enough. I climbed trees, participated in summer league softball (faithfully for 10 years), and jumped on the trampoline. I also fought viciously with my older sister, ran wild through the … Continue reading
Posted in change, failures, mediocrity, what I'm about
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