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The only thing we have to fear is … teenagers

The following is from my 2010 book, "Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Slightly Off Southern Mom" I have tasted fear. It tasted a little like a breakfast burrito backing up on me but that’s not the point. The point is that everyone has felt fear but I’m not sure mine count as real, medically recognized… Continue reading The only thing we have to fear is … teenagers

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Is it coincidence that accident prone & lying prone use the same word?

So here’s how it happened: Yesterday, I was vacuuming the narrow spiral staircase that leads to our loft, which is as tricky as it sounds. At the bottom, relieved I had made it down, I stooped to wrap up the cord. As I stood, someone suddenly hit me in the head with the pointy part… Continue reading Is it coincidence that accident prone & lying prone use the same word?

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Southern mama threats: Original Meme Friday

Lately, when Sweetums teases me lightheartedly, I reply, lightheartedly, that I'm going to beat him with a shoe. Why this phrase? I have no idea. Maybe because middle-aged moms sound stupid saying we're going to open a can of whoop-ass? Whatever the reason, it got me thinking about threats mamas make. Thus, this meme. If… Continue reading Southern mama threats: Original Meme Friday

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9 things I wish someone would invent

Just some quick thoughts this morning… C’mon, scientists. If we can develop a way to operate the lights of our houses from our phones, or invent blankets that disguise our mate’s (whisper) odiferous emissions, we should be able to figure out how to make these: Upper arm Spanx. A headband that makes your hair look… Continue reading 9 things I wish someone would invent