#BFAT Take a few minutes today to search your CREATIVE genius and PLAY. Or show some KINDNESS. (I hugged a total stranger who looked like she needed it.) Or be a bit WACKY. (see above) Have you done at least ONE THING to #BFAT? More #BFAT reminders.
Essay/Humor – I’m signing a petition to allow adult children who travel with elderly parents to check them as overweight baggage. For a fee, of course.—- I’m 99% sure the whole business of airline security is a cat and mouse game. After the airlines added bag check fees we got creative at challenging metal detectors … Read More →
ESSAY/HUMOR – Sometimes an Angel appears in the strangest places to help you in times of trouble. And sometimes she takes you shopping for sexy underwear — I have zero fashion sense, and a good excuse. A writer’s life permits wearing yesterday’s clothes today and possibly tomorrow. I’d be completely at ease in a remote … Read More →
ESSAY/HOLIDAY HUMOR – This holiday season, American taxpayers must be vigilant against the government’s most adorable spy.– The news stories of the NSA spying on regular, law-abiding taxpayers raises concern for my privacy. Although such tactics against me would guarantee its snoopers a blue ribbon for the longest yawn (current record is 6 minutes, 46 … Read More →
HUMOR ESSAY – Despite all efforts to adopt a healthier lifestyle, my failed lab scores makes me wonder if chocolate covered kale isn’t the answer. — My annual physical was today. I primped, shaved, and shined myself all pretty as if Clooney might ask me to spend the weekend at Lake Como. The ladies know … Read More →
HUMOR ESSAY – It’s funny “half” the things you miss about the people you love after they die — I pulled a bag of blueberries from the freezer to make some muffins. Due to favorable growing conditions and some savvy harvesting, from time to time I can relive a bit of the past season, until … Read More →
HUMOR – At what age is it safe to let a child out of your sight without a name tag? — My toddler grandchild is showing early signs of becoming a college student. Whether a potential math prodigy, future Mensa candidate or (Dear Lord, No.) a career politician remains to be seen. He does however … Read More →
What does the highest paid player in baseball do when he’s forced to take a pay cut? Start looking for a new position. With Alex Rodriquez’s “retirement” hanging in the balance, he should look to the second careers of his predecessors as a goal. From burger flippers to gamers to talk show hosts to Dancing With the … Read More →
HUMOR — What happens when two high-powered politicians sit down to a simple breakfast? Recently former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Vice-President Joe Biden for scrambled eggs at the White House where the VP shared his teeth whitening secrets. The lighthearted conversion was an attempt to avoid the elephants in the room, namely the … Read More →
Reading my latest issue of AARP on 99 Great Ways to Save Money. #65 Freight Cruises. Seriously, and I quote: “Looking for an offbeat cruising experience at a reasonable price? Check out freightercruises.com. You’ll travel with the crew and cargo aboard a commercial vessel – usually with very comfortable room and board – and save … Read More →
