Category Archives: Funny

Boobs and Bowel Movements

My sister shared with me that when she called our Aunt to wish her a “Happy Birthday” her reply was “I had a bowel movement today”, to which I commented “well then that was a happy birthday for her wasn’t … Continue reading

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Caution: Idiots May be Offended by this Post

If I were an Idiot, I could… Be offered a contract with a major publisher to write a “how to have 6-pack abs and zero brains” book that my “people” would pay some PR agency large sums of money to promote … Continue reading

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What you focus on Expands

A phrase shared by Stedman Graham during his presentation at the 2008 Aging In America conference was: “What you focus on expands”. The phrase instantly brought to mind my friend Holly who had been diagnosed with a rare form of … Continue reading

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I Wish I Were an Idiot

If I were an Idiot, I could… Get my name and picture in countless magazines and newspapers for my reckless bad-mannered antics. Be offered a contract with a major publisher to write a “how to get paid for being stupid” … Continue reading

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Observations from the Waiting Area

Several months ago I had the opportunity to wait for half an hour in the entrance of a well-known restaurant for my friend Jan, who was stuck in traffic. I refer to the time as an opportunity because, as I … Continue reading

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Boundaries Make for Better Holidays

A certain sense of urgency is present as the holiday season arrives.  Connecting with family and friends, along with work and school commitments can quickly spiral us into a season of chaos.  We don’t start the season intending to over-schedule … Continue reading

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Driving Mr. and Mrs. Daisy

Last Friday, I had a special guest post from my friend Karen Rinehart. Here is that post entitled The Sandwich Woman’s Sippy Cup. She is an awesome story-teller. Make sure you check out her new book Knitting With Hospital Gloves: The … Continue reading

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The Sandwich woman’s sippy cup

I have been privileged to connect with some outstanding individuals online – and most of them I like better than my friends IRL (in real life). One of them is the writer of today’s guest post. She is funny, witty (is that … Continue reading

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Friday Funnies: Seniors, Road Rage and driving over Cop Cars

It’s Friday – WOOT! Hope you all are having a great start to this weekend. Sometimes we just need a break from thinking about caring for anyone and laugh. So today, I thought I’d share a few funnies from the road, … Continue reading

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Friday Funny – Grandparents and technology

Hey guys.IT’S FRIDAY!!!!! WOO HOO!!!! While you’re reading this – I’m in the skies flying home to Alabama for a few days to see my family. Here’s a Friday funny for you. Grandparents and technology. Enjoy!

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