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My boss is a tyrant. She screams, flies off the handle, can’t effectively communicate her needs, and yet she expects me to work productively with a smile on my face each and every day. There are days I’m ready to have a serious conversation with her explaining why I’m going to … [Read more...]
It was Eureka! time in Margaritaville! Without answering any of the “Make $5,000 by next Tuesday” ads that clutter my e-mail box everyday; without sending $19.95 for a sure fire, money-making plan to the millionaire who wants to share his secret of riches with a few deserving … [Read more...]
The definition of bipolar is having or marked by diametrically opposed natures. The definition of mother is maternal tenderness that creates a rollercoaster of emotions marked by diametrically opposed natures -– one of amazing love of her children, the other of bizarre outbursts … [Read more...]
The oldest child is an experimental spawn. That’s what I was with lots of aunts and an inexperienced mother. I remember lying in bed with a slight fever listening to Mother and Aunt Margie discuss buttermilk. “Merilyn,” Aunt Margie said, “Buttermilk is great for sick kids. It … [Read more...]
Certain questions should not be randomly asked of total strangers. It can create quite a panic at worst and a feeling of embarrassed awkwardness at best. I was at the gas station filling up the car and seemingly minding my own business. Out of nowhere, I'm sideswiped by a … [Read more...]