As I cautiously approached, the mysterious creature stirred. Looking up at me were desperate and frightened amber kitten eyes. “Oh my gosh, it’s a Tortie kitten!” I squealed, looming over her like a raving behemoth. A skinny, 22 ounce Pepper, soon after I found her. Not as willing to be caught as I was to … Continue reading Prayed for a Pete and Got a Pepper Part 2
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Attention Wikipedia: This is the origin of the ‘Splash’
I’ve invented a new victory dance move. It’s called the “Splash” and pretty soon, everyone will be doing it – professional and college athletes alike will be “Splashing” all over your giant TV. Want to know how to do it? I will tell you, but first there’s a backstory. Remember the “Dab”? It was made … Continue reading Attention Wikipedia: This is the origin of the ‘Splash’
Spare yourself Gen Z judgment
“You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no twopeople’s maps will be the same.” – Mary Schmich Several movies blew my mind when I was ten-years-old and like many parents, I wanted to share them with my children, hoping they too would be in awe. Unfortunately however, this generation has much higher … Continue reading Spare yourself Gen Z judgment
Killers or caterers?
We have a host of ants that we’re hosting. Now I’m not into entertaining, so when the colossal colony of ants decided to turn our house into a hostel, I got hostile. “Ugh! These ants are driving me crazy!” I yelled from the kitchen as I smooshed ants on the counter, sink, cabinets, and walls with my … Continue reading Killers or caterers?
Hot or cold – don’t touch that dial!
Ah, the Thanksgiving season. When we gather around the table taking stock of our blessings, appreciating our families, and pondering that age-old question, “Why can’t we turn up the furnace??!!” “Nope,” I quash that craziness immediately.“But it’s freezing in here!”“Put on some pants!”“I like wearing shorts! I’m turning it up!”“Don’t do it!” You’d think my … Continue reading Hot or cold – don’t touch that dial!
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