Monthly Archives: September 2007

Son, during a tussle with his sister:  “Give up!  I’m a lot tougher than you!  The Bible says so!” Me, entering the fray:  “Now, wait just a minute.  It does not say anything about that.” Son:  “Uh-HUH!  It says that … Continue reading

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Did you know that most divorces are sought by women? As much as we hear about the difficulties of the single mom, that’s really rather amazing.  So many moms are struggling to raise their kids and work full time, and so … Continue reading

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Killing Germs I was telling my son how to clean something more thoroughly.  “That way you kill the germs.” “But that’s not nice to kill things,” he responded. “Killings germs is okay.” “No, it’s not!” emphatically.  (Need I add that this … Continue reading

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A few phrases caught in passing: This is waaay stellarer!     (Well, how do you think words get into the dictionary?  They get used!) There’s the Statue of Litterby!     (This one has been heard several times since  ) The dinosaurs … Continue reading

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I got an advertising e-mail this morning that said: Get rid of that self-esteem once and for all! I do wonder if perhaps they didn’t intend to insert the word “low” in there.     Reading it as is, though, is thought-provoking.  … Continue reading

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My son has a newly discovered talent. He can play the recorder. With his nose.     I guess we all have our gifts. That recorder will never touch my lips again. Ever. Edited to add:  Well, shoot.  Someone asked … Continue reading

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