The man cave
A few years ago, when we were house hunting, Harry mentioned to me that he wanted a man cave. Now I’m a bit hard of hearing in my left ear, which is a blessing if you’re a parent. You can say things like “Do you want hearing like mine? For pete’s sake, turn that rap [...]
Read More..>>Home improvement: How to install a ceiling fan
The other day, Harry replaced a ceiling fan in our home. While showing it to a friend, she and I realized that many couples have ceiling fan replacement issues.
You see, men think that once they have installed a ceiling fan, it will stay in the room until they die or sell the house, whichever comes [...]
Please. Is it that difficult to load a dishwasher?
The other day I discovered something so horrifying I believe it may have just challenged my belief in…well I don’t know what it challenged because frankly nothing can challenge my core belief which is that a good purse and a fabulous haircut can get you anywhere in life, but let’s just say what I discovered [...]
Read More..>>Why did it have to be snakes?
I’m not all that fond of critters—wild ones at least. Now it’s not like I haven’t run into wild things before. I did mostly grow up in the country. So I’ve seen animals up close and personal. I’ve even opened silverware drawers only to find one of Mickey’s less evolved friends staring at me. And [...]
Read More..>>How to have a Happy Valentine’s Day
February 14th is coming. Everywhere I go there are hearts and flowers and chocolates and jewelry. You know, the basic necessities of life. Anyway, alongside all those necessities are confused men, searching for gifts for their sweeties. They are tired. They are frustrated. And they don’t understand why a woman who complains daily about the [...]
Read More..>>How not to answer the door
The other day, I practiced the fine art of humiliation. I answered the door in my jammies. At 10:38 in the morning. Now, lest you think me one of those slothful housewives who doesn’t get dressed until 10 minutes before she has to be in the carpool line, let me assure you of this.
I am [...]
Over-decorating the House
In case you missed it, Thanksgiving 2010 is over. Done. Finished. It’s time to toss out the pumpkins, pack away the gourds and stop trying to turn leftover turkey into something edible. In fact, it’s now time to move on to the next holiday, the “Making Sure You Have the Most Christmas Junk on the [...]
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