Category: life
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Grocery Gladiator
My kids enjoy hanging out in live seafood departments, and I enjoy shopping while they’re entertained. It’s like a free aquarium.
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Change With The Times
He was so sure he had caught me trying to trick him by giving him a different answer.
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Real Estate Rumors
One of my cousins had been looking at properties in a small desert town. One in particular had a lot of character. And maybe some good bones.
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What A Richard
One of my cousins told me this story and also posited that “Moby Richard” would be a good name for a band.
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Grant Me Patience
The being-an-established-couple-at-a-wedding struggle is real. My kid wasn’t the only one asking the awkward questions, just the youngest.
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It’s Just A Party
Is it a good time for “the worst” knock knock joke? Knock! Knock! Who’s there? Divorce. Divorce who? Divorce joke you ever heard.
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There’s Always Room for Cake
The deal is supposed to be: I eat the cake alone, out of sight, like some sneaky kitchen gremlin hiding my prey, and then I don’t have to share with the rest of the family. Foolproof.
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Social Grilling
We are glad to have the opportunity to talk with other parents, but I definitely need a minute to psych myself up for it.
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Parade Policy
To be fair, the girl scouts also immediately forgot the “no throwing” candy policy, but they’re not…you know…baseball players.
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Romantic Economy
Having received a first-class upgrade before, I sympathize with how tough this decision must have been.