What did you do this summer? That seems to be the universal question of greeting as summer winds down and we begin to migrate back to our normal routine of work, school, and fall social…
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Tag: Humor
Book Review: GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong
“…there is a bit of magic in this author’s ability to tell a deeply affecting story with interspersed humor” I will be honest: I don’t know how to feel about this book. Prior to picking…
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Pondering The Possibilities: The Bat-Candy-Halloween Connection
Have you ever wondered how the bat-candy-halloween connection got started? Well, I think I might have the answer. Okay, it is pure speculation on my part, but the evidence seems pretty convincing me. It is all…
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Pet Owners Against Daylight Saving Time — Unite!
In all the discussions about the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time, I have yet to hear anyone address the most compelling reason of all for getting rid of Daylight Saving Time — our pets.…
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For The Joy of Animals: Turkey Bobbing
Turkey bobbing anyone? We take an all hands — and paws — approach to prepping for our christmas feast. Do you have plenty of helping hands and paws at your house? MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS! ~~~…
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Happy Birthday Betty White, I’ll Never Forget Your Kindness
I’ve had the pleasure of working with the hilarious, uber-talented Miss Betty White. No one is more deserving than she of the sweet surprise and outpouring of affection she got, in celebration of her 93rd birthday, from the entire cast…
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A Disgruntled Snowman’s Snow Fight
We may be disgruntled by the snow, but it is here to stay — at least for a couple of months. So we might as well find humor in it where we can. I’ve long been a fan…
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Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas
Here is my Ten Things I Don’t Want to Hear Two Days Before Christmas list: I have a Christmas lunch at work/school/preschool tomorrow. What would you like to make? I need to start my Christmas…
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Who Doesn’t Love The Fair?
I don’t. There. I said it. I don’t like the state fair. When the family packed up to make our annual trek, I tried hiding under the couch but someone spotted me. I tried to…
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The Art of The Virtual “Smudgy Hug”
Humans are social beings. We crave human-to-human contact. Even as machines and technology take over more and more aspects of our lives, we try our best to humanize them. Think of our phones. We give…
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