In honor of Mother's Day this Sunday, I thought I'd share two of my fondest, funniest childhood memories about my mom. And you wonder where I get my dark sense of humor? Wonder no more! When I was five, she killed my goldfish. Not intentionally. I'd won two fish at...
pearls of wisdom
A bright conversation in an otherwise dull day…
Mom: So I read your blog yesterday. I liked your top ten list. You used 'bum-fuck' in your book? Me: Uh, yeah. Mom: You know, I had coffee with your uncle before we left for Florida. He wanted to know what your book was about. ...
The stages of life according to my 10-year-old niece
Kayla: Just so you know, I'm not a kid anymore. Me: Really? Then what are you? Kayla: I'm a pre-teen. Me: Cool. So then in three years you'll be a teen. Kayla: Yes. And then four years after that I'll be a pre-adult....
A pearl of wisdom
Mom: So what did you buy at Powell's? Me: I bought sixteen books. Cost me less than sixty dollars. Good deal, huh? Mom: You bought used? Tsk tsk. Me: I know, you're right, I should have bought new. It supports the author better. But some of...