No school Friday or Monday because of flu-like illnesses in the school system.

I don’t even want to know how they do it, but why do all the men (and boys) in our family leave their socks and undies inside their jeans/pants? The clothing masses are then left beside the bed or shoved under it. What’s the rush?!? All the females take the time to undress one item […]

The high school just called asking me to get Tommy. He has a cough but no fever or other symptoms. I know what they are doing. They were at 12 percent absences yesterday and if they get to 15 percent the schools will close tomorrow. Doug stumbled out of bed and left the house 30 […]

Dear Doug, If you are going to insist that I tell you what the numbers were on the scale at my checkup Monday, at least try to have a poker face when I tell you the answer. Love, Cathy

The Knox County school employees are begging the school administration to close schools because of all the sickness. No decisions yet from the head honchos. I think closing schools is pointless because the teens without symptoms will be all over the mall spreading their dormant germs. The solution is a 48 hour shut-down of the […]

Doug has a cold, so he won’t be out of the bed for several days except for occasional wandering upstairs for Gatorade and growling. He likes to sleep until all the yucky stuff is over.

Our squirrels like to steal the grease can out from under the grill. Someday they’ll get it all the way up the big tree out front. Do all squirrels behave this way or is this just another example of Southerners’ bad eating habits?

I really like using Instant Messenging, but lately I find myself having to turn it off. I’ll be typing something or reading my e-mail when the little box pops up. “Can Sarah talk?” “Sorry, she’s not here. I’ll have her call you when she gets home.” “Awwwwww.” You would think it’s over, but for the […]

Have you ordered YOUR Girl Scout cookies yet? 

No matter how much you think you want it, don’t eat the green banana. Yuck!