It’s the Little (and Colorful) Things…

When I first saw the large basket in the middle of the store I felt my jaw drop open and crash to the floor. I stopped so abruptly that if someone had been behind me they would have shoved me straight into one of the most beautiful sights I had ever seen. And as much as I would like to say that it would have been a completely amazing and splendid occurrence to happen, it actually would have completely broken my heart (not to mention the amazing items that were lovingly displayed in the basket) if something like that had…

Supermarket Diaries Part Two: Panties and Purple Pants

February 6, 2017February 6, 2017 Categories: Humor, Life, ObservationsTags: author · blog · entertainment · fashion · humor · life · people · personal · shopping · short story · wordpress · write · writingLeave a comment

Catch the first part of the story here: Supermarket Diaries Part One: Just Killing Time Grocery cart firmly in tow, I was ready to plunder the rest of the sale racks in the store. I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, but I was convinced that if I left without spending some money I was probably going to die. I worked my way to the fat (but not that fat) section and found what I had apparently been waiting for—racks and racks of pants. Dozens—nay, hundreds—of pairs of pants (my personal shopping nemesis) in every conceivable color (okay, maybe only…

Supermarket Diaries Part One: Just Killing Time

January 24, 2017 Categories: Humor, Life, ObservationsTags: author · blog · blogging · funny · life · memory · random · shopping · short story · wordpress · write · writingLeave a comment

Okay, so I have this thing where if I have even twenty minutes to spare before I’m expected at work I head to the supermarket. But not just any average supermarket—I’m talking the deluxe version with sushi near one side of the building and a jewelry store near the other. Apparently there is something in my DNA that requires that I find something completely useless to buy every day to give my life validity. I’ve walked out with nothing (not that I didn’t try) and I’ve walked out with two bags filled of 80% off holiday items that I will…

And so It Begins–A Tale of Two Dressing Rooms

May 2, 2016May 2, 2016 Categories: Humor, Life, ObservationsTags: author · blog · blogging · diet · funny · life · nonfiction · shopping · short story · summer · wordpress · write · writingLeave a comment

Isn’t it amazing how quickly a day can change from one of the smoothest experiences you’ve ever had to the biggest downer of the century? Actually, I bet it’s not that amazing because I’m guessing that most of us have those kinds of days several times a month. Maybe more. And if you don’t, we need to have a chat, because I need to learn your every secret. You have evidently mastered life and I must emulate you in every way possible. I hope to someday become one of you. But until then, I must dwell in the land of mediocrity…

A Good Day or Not? The Jury’s Still Out on This One

August 31, 2015October 12, 2016 Categories: Humor, Life, ObservationsTags: blog · bloggers · blogging · blogging101 · diet · eat · food · humor · shopping · wordpress · write · writing33 Comments

The day started off great. I had a kid that was eager to get out of bed and go to school and I had a new, firm resolve to follow the new eating plan I had put together the night before. The sun was shining and I felt okay enough about myself to put on another short sleeved shirt to wear to work instead of resorting to a button up with long sleeves. The sun was shining and the mountains looked spectacular and I was just ready to take on the world. If I could have lifted my ass into…

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