Tomorrow is Father’s Day, meaning it’s time to think about Dad. I think my dad is truly special, because there are some things about him that are just, well, him. These are the top 10 things I love about my dad. 1. You know the sound Goofy makes when he falls down a big hill?…
I recognize that sinking feeling when I open the fridge or the pantry. I can’t put it off any longer. I’ll have to make a trip to the grocery store. This is not my favorite thing to do. I think part of it may be because I often have to bring my kids with me,…
Today was dental appointment day, that lovely day that comes twice a year when you’re fortunate enough to have dental insurance. I’ll start by saying I love my dentist and hygienist, just in case they happen to read this. Please don’t stab me in the tongue with something. Joking about a trip to the dentist is almost chiche.…
In the introduction post to this blog, I explained that my posts would be funny and silly because life is serious enough already. However, today warrants a more serious tone. Today is Memorial Day. It’s a time to remember those who have fallen while fighting for our freedom and for the freedom of those in…
My coworker gave me a small carrot cake. This carrot cake, in fact. Don’t worry, that small piece is missing for a reason. I have a love/hate relationship with baked goods. I love how they taste, but not so much how they make my clothes shrink. So I’ve devised a 7-step procedure to enjoy baked…
My mom loves to decorate. As part of this hobby, she has many shelves stocked with all manner of interesting items. My grandpa says her house reminds him of a Cracker Barrel. I’m reminded of the episode of The Simpsons where Moe opened a family restaurant. “If you like good food, good fun, and lots…
Parent Says: Get dressed.Child hears: Make funny faces at yourself in the mirror. I’m sure you’ve seen the commercials for the Rosetta Stone, that program that’s supposed to teach you how to speak a new language in a short amount of time. I’m considering authoring one of those types of programs for the language of…
In my chosen profession, I work with kids everyday. My particular group is a class of third graders. This is my tenth year teaching the same age group, and I’ve noticed something with increasing regularity. Kids don’t know how to be bored. I’m not talking about valid times where boredom can be expected, like when…
It’s Mother’s Day, meaning I’m naturally thinking about my mom. Some would call her anal (including myself), others would say she’s compassionate (including myself), among other characteristics. Following are some traits of hers that I think help to make her who she is. Some of these might seem strange, but really, if we weren’t all…
Anyone who spends five seconds on the internet knows there’s a ton of obnoxious crap out there. Most of it is harmless, but some can give your computer viruses or steal your identity. Everyday I see something that makes me want to punch a hole in my monitor, but that wouldn’t really solve the problem.…
Allison Maruska 