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7 commercials so annoying they make you leave the room

Over the years, I’ve written columns about all kinds of annoying commercials, from those featuring talking bladders to my fave: “If you or a loved one has died…” Huh?? I guess lawsuits are so ubiquitous they can now be filed from the grave. Any-hoo, I’ll link some of those previous columns below. Today, I’m listing… Continue reading 7 commercials so annoying they make you leave the room

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Why I am writing about belly button lint … again

Following is from this week's AL.com column. The link below takes you to the full column. I don’t like to pat myself on the back, y’all, but sometimes I find myself in the position to effect social change and, I’ll admit, it feels pretty good. Last week, I was fortunate enough to be the catalyst… Continue reading Why I am writing about belly button lint … again

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Teen crushes: Remember when we basked in the glow of Donny’s teeth?

Below is an excerpt from my book "Fairly Odd Mother: Musings of a Sightly Off Southern Mom." In the newsroom one day, we started talking about childhood pop star crushes. Mine was Donny Osmond, who made girls melt when he sang “Puppy Love.” Oh, how I wanted to grow up to be Mrs. Donny Osmond.… Continue reading Teen crushes: Remember when we basked in the glow of Donny’s teeth?