Tag Archives: storytelling
Diary Of A Neighborhood Garage Sale Virgin
“I once knew a guy who placed a huge line of buckets with holes in them along his store front. He sold them for something like five or ten cents a piece. Every damn one of them sold. No one … Continue reading
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
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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
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The Secret To A 50 Year Marriage – Sliders and A Good Scotch
One summer afternoon, a leggy blonde teenager by the name of Sandi, threw caution to the wind and staged a one-woman badminton game in her front yard to grab the attention of a duck-tailed boy named Charlie, who lived across … Continue reading →
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