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• Notes from an Audubon Splinter Group

  

  This is fiction. I am not a loon. I received a Rare Bird Alert early Tuesday morning notifying me to the presence of an immature Red-Headed Woodpecker in my... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Care and Feeding of a 40 Year-old

  

  Whether you’ve stumbled upon one, or had one forced upon you, you may come in contact with a 40 year-old. The 40 year-old might actually be you. Read more

  Posted on 20 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka, Chocolate & Cheese

  

  Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka + Chocolate + Cheese = NirvanaI was in the liquor store (I know, shocking) when I noticed Stoli Salted Karamel Vodka on the shelf jus... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Octopus Giant

  

  Octopi vs Octopuses vs Octopodes vs OctopusI like Octopi. Octopuses. Octopodes.Whatever. The sea leggy things.The problem is, whenever I try to tell someone I... Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Michelle Obama Overexposed

  

  Is Michelle Obama the ‘Madonna’ of First Ladies?The USA Today had an article asking of Michelle Obama was “overexposed.” Syndicated columnist Kathleen Parker wa... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Black Chalkboard Contact Paper Happy Fun Time

  

  A little black chalkboard fun.Mike and I had been talking about hanging a black chalkboard above the dog’s food area. I don’t know why. I can trace very little... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• When Italian Seasonings Attack

  

  What are Italian Seasonings?A blend of dried herbs, usually including oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, sage, marjoram, and red pepper. Read more

  Posted on 06 March 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• 3D Movie Pirates

  

  Or, “How Not to Be an Idiot in a 3D Movie.”Mike and I went to see our first 3D movie, Life of Pi the other day. We don’t go to the movies often because we have... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• American Children Are Wimps

  

  Are American Children coddled?A while back there was an interesting article from CBS news called “Why my Child will be Your Child’s Boss. Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• A Shameless Plea for Votes

  

  I’m not usually a blog contest person with the badges and whatnot, but some lovely person named Margaret nominated me for the “Top 25 Humor Blogs” on... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• What is Vodka?

  

  In the strictest terms, vodka is “An alcoholic spirit of Russian origin made by distillation of rye, wheat, or potatoes.”But what is vodka…really?It is the... Read more

  Posted on 13 February 2013 HUMOR

• No Video Skills Theatre Presents: The Guy Who Dumped Adele

  

  I’d love to make little funny videos, but have neither the time, skill or cast to do so. So, I’m introducing a new series “No Video Skills Theatre” which I’m... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Super Bowl Sundae

  

  I like watching football, and since I live near Baltimore, today I’m a little more invested than I usually am at this point in the season (considering my husban... Read more

  Posted on 03 February 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Never Go Food Shopping Again

  

  Avoid food shopping by stuffing your face with ham and cheese stuffed donut holes and wine.Or, “How to Gain 15 lbs in Two Weeks”After driving 14 hours to our... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Sexy Moves You May Have Not Considered

  

  When I’m working at my desk, my husband Mike likes to torture me with fake sexual advances in the form of the worst role playing characters ever created. Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Cliff-Diving Dogs of Maryland: Braque Du Bourbonnais

  

  I’ve written about Brock the Braque du Bourbonnais, my Bother-in-Law’s dog before, including the repulsive way he tries to endear himself to people by making th... Read more

  Posted on 09 January 2013 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Perfect, Best, Amazing Apple Pie Recipe

  

  The Best Apple Pie EVER. Period.I shared with you the moving story of my obsessive compulsive apple pie experimentation during a low point in my life (The... Read more

  Posted on 24 December 2012 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Rotten Tomatoes’ Search Sucks

  

  There are people who don’t like RottenTomatoes.com, the online movie review site, largely because they don’t like the reviews. Read more

  Posted on 19 December 2012 FAMILY, HUMOR, SATIRE

• A Hotel Choice for Every Lifestyle

  

  I’d like to stay in a new Penultimate Southeastern brand hotel. Should I choose the Penultimate Southeastern “Classic” or the Penultimate Southeastern... Read more

  Posted on 13 December 2012 FAMILY, HUMOR

• Vacation Practical Joke Saves Bar Tab

  

  Mike and I recently took a Miami vacation that ended with a marathon day of drinking. Shocking, I know. The fancy hotel itself was an anniversary splurge, and... Read more

  Posted on 05 December 2012 FAMILY, HUMOR