An Open “Dear John” Letter (on behalf of jilted ex-spouses everywhere…)

You’ve all heard of a “Dear John” letter, right? Well, while doing research for this blog post, I was fascinated alarmed intrigued disgusted to discover that the iconic letter in which a woman unceremoniously dumps a man probably originated in World War II. I can only...

A Blog for a Blog?

  If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, consider me WAY flattered. (Wait a sec. You know, there’s one more way I could have chosen to start this blog, so I’ll just throw this one out there, too.) There’s a new #1. Yip, you heard right,...

The Wiggles and the Wails

    To all of my readers who are parents, I want you to think back. Remember the days when your baby wouldn’t take a nap to save his life. When he would fuss endlessly, burrow his fuzzy head into your shoulder, then whimper pathetically, but the second...