(Grinning ear to ear) “Mom, want to hear a funny story?”
“Depends, did you get suspended from school?”
“(Laughing) No.”
“Did you get a failing grade on a test?”
“No!”
“Okay, what’s the story?”
“Chris and I were hanging out here after school today. You know the deadbolt on the front door?”
“The one we don’t have a key for?”
“Yeah, that [...]

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On this Valentine Eve, a departure from the Hallmark mushy romance, and instead, we offer some practical - and pragmatic - advice for the taking. The following is the first official post by my sister on this blog, but by no means the last. Prolific and sarcastic, you’ll find her posts both thought-provoking and [...]

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Do men have no shame, at all? Viva Viagra? Seriously? Is that the BEST you advertisers could come up with? Elvis is probably rolling over in his grave, shuddering - knowing his music has become the ‘face’ of erectile dysfunction (ED). Long live the King!
Note to advertisers - hire new creative teams. You’re scraping the [...]

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I am an anally organized person. My Type A personality shudders at disarray and clutter.
A recent profile thingy pegged me to a ‘T’:

You are balanced, orderly, and organized. You like your ducks in a row.
You are powerful and competent, especially in the workplace.
People can see you as stubborn and headstrong. You definitely [...]

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