Every four years, at least one of my hyper-political friends announces an intent to “move to Canada” if so-and-so wins an election. Not that Canada wants them, but inevitably they stay put and life … [Read more...] about Too Coddled for Coulter
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Please call Me “Sweetie”
You can call me Sweetie. Just don’t call me “lucky”. I have an almost violent reaction when people say I’ve been “lucky”. It implies I have no say in my destiny and ignores the hard work that I put in … [Read more...] about Please call Me “Sweetie”
The “Pony-Up Daddy” – Now I can Die, Having Seen It All
Today we bring you the Pony Up Daddy, another toy to add to the endless list of devices that are replacing the benefits of “free time”. Who needs to fill their downtime or boredom with no-cost … [Read more...] about The “Pony-Up Daddy” – Now I can Die, Having Seen It All
#Sorrynotsorry
We have all been on the receiving end – and probably the projecting end – of an insincere apology. Whether it’s, “Sorry you don’t agree, but...” or “Sorry, you feel that way…,” the insincere apology … [Read more...] about #Sorrynotsorry
What Do Supermarkets Sell?
Some of the most meaningful moments of my life, and some of the greatest lessons, have happened either with complete strangers or with people I didn’t particularly like. Just ask anyone who works … [Read more...] about What Do Supermarkets Sell?
Why ‘50/50’ Hindsight?
Call me Mixed-Metaphor Marilyn. I have a reputation for botching colloquialisms, misusing idioms and declaratively voicing meaningless clichés or awkward analogies with unmerited authority. We call … [Read more...] about Why ‘50/50’ Hindsight?
