My father is working at a DUI checkpoint tonight. Let me be more specific. My 61-year-old father with high blood pressure and diabetes who is NOT a policeman is working at a DUI checkpoint tonight. You know, the kind of situation where physically fit and well-trained officers often get hurt by vehicles trying to get […]

It always gives me a warm fuzzy to see someone out and about wearing a silly holiday hat.  

I love Oswald, but his best friend Henry just has to have Asperger’s. Lazy Town gave me the creeps at first but now I just think it’s wierd. Likewise, Oobi seemed ridiculous at first but I like it now. The Backyardigans and Miffy should be erased from existence. Tiny Planets and Little Bill are wonderful […]

My Blogroll holiday wishlist (in no particular order): 1. A boyfriend for Mir. 2. Kristy appointed ‘Queen for the Day’. 3. Healthy babies for Julie, Nikka, Gypsy Girl, Cam and Juliepatchouli. 4. Book deals for Angela, Phillip and Dooce. 5. A great football season for Michael. 6. Happiness for Lost and her family. 7. New […]

I haven’t done a meme in a long time but I like this one from Michael. He borrowed it from Megan over at Divine Reality who stole it from Gina who took from The Mommy Blog, who stole it from Broken Fairy, and from Janet. Step One Make a post to your weblog/journal. The post […]

Yesterday I got the “you are old” lecture from the doctor. The kind of lecture that makes you want to curl up in bed with Lawrence Welk and spend your day giving your grocery budget to big-haired televangelists.

I wish someone would help me get the lights on the Christmas tree.

Oh, no! I’ve turned into my parents!