Finding the perfect greeting card should be easier. It’s such a frustrating routine of: reach for non-cheesy-looking card, read it, unleash my best eye-roll, angrily return card to its slot—repeat, repeat, repeat. I’ve bought more blank cards than ever this year because it’s simply easier to write my own sentiments. Many things are going wrong […]
Read MoreThank you created~create.it for this awesome nomination/award! Such a sweet, unexpected and pleasant surprise. And now I have the opportunity to show some love to blogs/bloggers I adore! Here are the rules: Thank the person who nominated you and link back to their blog (see above). List seven random things about yourself. Nominate other blogs. […]
Read MoreWhat does it take to get out of a ticket? A little sobbing? A little stretching of the truth? Both? *sniff, sniff* Hello, Officer. Sir, I’m so sorry. I’m late to one of the biggest presentations of my career, and … *bigger sniffs* this day has just … *hardcore, snotty sniffs* it’s just been one […]
Read MoreIt should come as a surprise to no one that I’d like to do a little time. I’m not talking about Rikers Island or anything. A medium-security outfit is more my speed. I’d say minimum–for the simple fact that the other felons and I could watch Golden Girls in the evening–but I’m not overly interested […]
Read MoreI can’t flip through channels and see the San Francisco 49ers without thinking of him. I can’t even see any of their memorabilia because the colors alone take me back. Starting in 7th grade, my entire existence revolved around Coach Scott McCahon and his red and khaki Ford Bronco. Why his Bronco? Simple—where it was, […]
Read MoreThere is a particular type of behavior that rubs me wrong. I’m sorry if the following describes you; but if it does, rather than get mad at me, go ahead and take this opportunity to change your ways. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person you’re bothering. The truth is, I probably like you […]
Read MoreI need to get some stuff off my chest. This may all seem a bit random, but upon closer inspection, I think you’ll agree that it speaks to the bigger picture of us creating a world we actually want to live in. Not just live in—but frolic in. Successfully traversing our days is tricky enough […]
Read MoreI love to sit in meetings and field a team. If it’s a smaller meeting with a mix of people I do and don’t know, I’ll just determine who I want for a flag football team. Easy enough. It’s not difficult for me to peg a great defensive tackle or crafty wide receiver. Not much […]
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