Some local high school kids raised a bunch of money for cancer research last week by shaving their heads. A girl at my daughter’s school did it and raised thousands of dollars from corporate sponsors and kids in her English class. I can’t begin to describe the respect I have for her. A high […]
It’s the Little Things That Keep You From Getting a Gun Permit
When I was in college, my roommate, Doria, and I knew we were soul mates when we both got excited about a new box of Kleenex. We lived in the attic of an old house, the kitchen was a Health Department citation waiting to be issued, the walls were bright orange, and we had […]
What’s Funny About the Health Care Debate? Plenty.
I purposely don’t write a political blog. For one thing I don’t know enough about politics and I’m not willing to watch any more 24-hour news than I already do. (Plus I hate non-fiction books.) Instead I write a humorous blog because I think it’s better to laugh at life than to know too […]
I’ll Race You
I just filled out the U.S. Census and I have never felt so white in my life. Who knew that the Census was all about race, raise your hand. I didn’t. I thought they were going to ask what we did for a living. I had my answers all ready. (Dog walker, daytime TV […]
Stop the Company Food Madness
I am wrapping up our busy tourist season here at Casa Fitzpatrick and if I don’t go on a diet soon, I’m going to become diabetic, get high cholesterol, and not be able to fit into my capri pants. And don’t make me put those in order of importance. According to PBS, the morbidly […]
A Couple of Irish Stories
Last year, near St. Patrick’s Day, I shared one of my favorite Irish stories, a story that my brother-in-law told in an Irish brogue that I could listen to all day. This year, to honor St. Patrick, I’ll share a few more Irish stories, sent to me by my friend Jill. Because everybody loves the […]