Quirky Christmas Gifts

ChrisFor Writers, Made Me Laugh

I am totally willing to admit that I am quirky. Do you have a quirky person on your Christmas list? Maybe they need one of these gifts. FYI, all of these came from Fab.com.  I think I need the Bubble Wrap Calendar. What quirky gift do you want for Christmas?

Dogshaming

ChrisMade Me Laugh

Last night, I was awakened at 1:30 in the morning (and I know the exact time, because I checked) to find my yellow lab mix, Molly barking and growling like there was a giant alien spider in the room. I checked, no alien spiders, no freaky clowns, no zombies, nothing. That’s when I realized Molly was standing on the bed … Read More

My Father’s Response to the Holiday Simplification Plan

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Last week, I wrote a blog about simplifying the holiday decorations to make Thanksgiving and Christmas less stressful. Below is my father’s response. Read it and you’ll understand where my sense of humor comes from. Hello Youngest Progeny: Okay so you have come up with a great plan, but how does that help me contend with your Mother who is … Read More

Surviving the Holiday Season

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I have a love/hate relationship with the holidays. I love baking Christmas cookies and spending time with family, but there is so much pressure for everything to be perfect. If you don’t have a ten foot tree decorated with home made ornaments that would make Martha Stewart weep with joy, then you’re a slacker. If you don’t stand in line … Read More

Gifts for Readers and Writers

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Christmas is just around the corner. Do you know what you’re going to buy for that special Reader or Writer in your life? Here are a few gift ideas along with the web addresses where you can find them. Of course the best gift you can give a Reader or a Writer is a gift card to their local bookstore. … Read More

Team Thor or Team Loki?

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I saw the latest Thor : The Dark World Movie last night. Here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it. Take a moment to watch and enjoy Thor and Loki. http://youtu.be/npvJ9FTgZbM Now to the important question of the day…are you Team Thor, or Team Loki? At first the answer seems simple. Thor is the golden boy, literally. He has a mane … Read More

Why I Prefer Snarky Kick-butt Characters

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What type of main characters do you prefer? I like smart, snarky chicks who kick butt mentally and, or physically. If the main character resembles a Victoria’s secret model, I’m out. She has to have some flaw or insecurity otherwise I can’t relate. Because, newsflash, we all have wounds from the past which shape the people we become. I listened … Read More

Why I Watch The Walking Dead

ChrisFor Writers, Paranormal Young Adult

Why do I keep watching The Walking Dead when it stresses me out? Seriously, why do I do it? I’ve never liked horror movies or gory shows. I fast forward through any violence on my DVR. I even read the parental guide for movies on the Internet Movie Database so there won’t be any nasty surprises when I go to … Read More