Category Archives: IMHO

In My Humble Opinion…

Graduation thoughts – decades later…

Posted on June 13, 2013 by

“Keep in mind that neither success nor failure is ever final.” – Roger Babson So today, June 13, is the 33rd anniversary of my graduation from high school. Wow. I know, I know… I just dated myself… Maybe I am … Continue reading →

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The World’s Most Beautiful Woman and the Sexiest Man – um, no

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

“Sometimes people are beautiful. Not in looks. Not in what they say. Just in what they are.” – Markus Zusak A few weeks ago, I watched the Dove Real Beauty Sketches video, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=litXW91UauE&feature=youtube_gdata_player). This is pretty profound, as a sketch … Continue reading →

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Dear complaint department…

Posted on March 11, 2013 by

“I believe in grumbling; it is the politest form of fighting known.” Edgar Watson Howe Some days, stupid things bug me more than on other days, and today is one of those days. Stupid can be okay, because it takes … Continue reading →

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Sex, Super Bowl and Sundaes

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

  “Everyone in society should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect, but for respect from others.” – Barry Bonds Like so many other Americans, I spent last night watching the Super Bowl. My teen-aged daughter had … Continue reading →

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Guess what? Spelling matters!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

“In high school I tried out for the spelling team, but only because I really wanted a letter jacket.” ― Jarod Kintz English: ten·ter /ˈtentər/Noun Definition: A framework on which fabric can be held taut for drying or other treatment … Continue reading →

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Exercise and New Year’s resolutions…

“Exercise is a dirty word.  Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate.”  ~Author Unknown I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions. Not because I am afraid of commitment (well, that all depends on the commitment … Continue reading →

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Broken Hearts and Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2012 by

“Somewhere there’s someone who dreams of your smile, and finds in your presence that life is worth while. So when you are lonely, remember it’s true: Somebody, somewhere, is thinking of you.” – Unknown Christmas is the season of hope … Continue reading →

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For the love of Louie, please make it STOP!

Posted on November 5, 2012 by

“Win or lose, we go shopping after the election.” Imelda Marcos Really, I am not trying to be arrogant here, but I believe that I speak for people across the globe when I say folks world-wide can’t wait for the polls to close here in … Continue reading →

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Bruised bumpers and the Blues

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”  – … Continue reading →

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When my world stopped turning

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

“Where were you when the world stopped turning, that September day?” - Alan Jackson Where was I on September 11, 2001? Dropping my youngest daughter off at preschool. My memory of that day is as clear and crisp as the weather was that … Continue reading →

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