Archive for January, 2007

Idiocy Is Gender Neutral

Wednesday, January 10th, 2007

I like men. But more than that, most of my experiences with men have been positive. I had a close relationship with my father. The majority of my ex boyfriends were nice guys who treated me well. My husband and my brother are my two best friends. Nowhere in my past lurks a sleazy uncle [...]

A Half Dead Woman Answering the Door Kinda Ruins the Curb Appeal

Tuesday, January 9th, 2007

Appraiser: Hi, I’m Laura and I have an order here to appraise your property on ______ st. V:  Oh, Hi Laura. Appraiser:  What’s tomorrow look like for you? V:  Well, actually, I’ve been really sick…. Appraiser:  So tomorrow is no good? V:  I guess it depends. Will you mark the house down if there is [...]

If You Don’t Have the Balls to be Hated, Then You Don’t Deserve to be Loved

Monday, January 8th, 2007

Back in my day, we called them ‘wannabees’ or ‘hanger ons.’ Today, you might call them something else. But those were the people who so desperately wanted to be well liked and popular, that they inadvertently crossed the line and ended up becoming one dimensional and fucking annoying. I’ve actually always had a soft spot [...]

Stupid Christmas Present

Friday, January 5th, 2007

Will someone please explain to me the purpose of a Venus Vibrance razor? I got one for Christmas and I’m befuddled. It looks suspiciously like a regular Venus razor….only it vibrates. Why does my razor need to vibrate? Does that really make a difference when you’re shaving? I must be doing it wrong, because I [...]

Pet Peeve #5: People Who Treat Their Elders Like Children

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

Society doesn’t respect older people anymore. In some cultures, older people were considered worldly and wise. People gathered at their feet to listen to their life stories and musings because common sense told you that someone around longer than you might have a thing or two to teach you. Now, people dismiss and belittle anyone [...]