Tag Archives: family humor
An Uptight Hostess Learns A Lesson From Ma Kettle
Ma Kettle: [looks at the low-cut dress on the hostess] That’s a pretty dress you’ve got on… too bad the top wasn’t finished in time for the party. -Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town (1950) The thought of hosting … Continue reading
Filed under Ridiculous Fears and Phobias, Tailgating, Uncategorized
Born Again Tailgaters
We have a new obsession – college football tailgating. You might say, we are born again tailgaters. Not because we have become Oral Roberts’ fans, rather we have rediscovered the joys of heading out onto the open road with food, … Continue reading
Filed under Tailgating, Uncategorized
Dogzilla, Man’s Best Friend?
It was a beautiful, quiet Midwestern spring afternoon. The windows were open and the intoxicating scent of lilacs filled the house. I sat down with a turkey sandwich, tall glass of blackberry iced tea and the weekly small town newspaper. As I … Continue reading
Is The Male Robin A Perfect Baby Daddy?
Spring has sprung. Mother nature never fails to put on a spectacular show in our backyard featuring fragrant lilacs, light violet clematis, purple Irises and bright red roses all flanked by a lush carpet of bright green grass. However, the real star … Continue reading
Greetings From Camp Puke
Greetings from Camp Puke! What a thrilling three days. Activities include Bathroom Races, Moaning Contests and Laundry Marathons. We even get to sleep on the floor. The camp food is great — all the Gatorade and Saltine crackers you can hold down. Wish you … Continue reading
The Laughing Daughter
Storytelling is considered a sport in my family. Nothing gives my parents greater joy than having a laugh at the expense of one of their children or each other. I was inspired to start this Blog by my family as an … Continue reading
Mock Job, A Trial Run
I haven’t worked outside of the home for almost six years. My husband would say, “Six years without a paycheck.” So when the opportunity arose to participate in a two-day research study that paid a couple hundred dollars, needless to say, I … Continue reading
Filed under Uncategorized, Working Hard or Hardly Working
Banned From Von Maur: A Story For The Ladies
I may be officially banned from Von Maur department store after two recent incidents. It started last Thursday with a Spanx incident involving a fellow shopper resembling “Ma Kettle” with a Pete Rose haircut. Together, we made our virgin voyage … Continue reading
Somebody Call 911…There Is A Fire In My Pants
As I pulled up to the elementary school today for my library shift, there was an ambulance and fire truck parked in front of the school. My first thought was, I hope it is not my kid. Upon entering the … Continue reading
Filed under Adventures in Volunteering, Uncategorized
