Jack McCoy, who has been the prosecutor on Law and Order since man walked upright, is moving up to Fred Thompson’s job as DA. Did you hear what I said? Jack is moving from being the scrappy, pit-bull, motorcycle riding, liberal, tough guy to being the guy behind the desk, a suit, a politician. I […]
Resolution Revolution
This year I’m giving up the GD pacifier if it kills me. I didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions this year. When I do, they’re always the same, “get organized,” “run or exercise everyday,” “eat better,” “stop picking that scab on my elbow” “start telling the truth in court,” blah, blah, blah. Did you […]
News Flash: I’m Having a Hot Flash
I’m getting hot flashes. If you’re anything like my daughter, this will gross you out, so stop reading. I’m not totally sure about this, since my hot flashes are not anything like other women who have described in detail their hot flashes. (What is it about girls and our desire to share this information?) […]
What I Didn’t Buy For Christmas This Year
I’m so proud of myself. I orchestrated a beautiful Christmas for my family without being an idiot. I didn’t buy one single gift that was rare, hard to find, or in high demand. Sure, I ended up with a bunch of lame stuff that everybody else got last year, but at least I didn’t […]
My Christmas Work Here is Done
I just realized this Christmas that I’ve officially retired from my job as Santa’s Helper. I had the job for 21 years, so I think I can retire with benefits. Maybe I’ll get cookies and milk for life. But I can honestly look around my house today, empty boxes and styrofoam stacked in the […]
Rantings at the Washing Machine
You knew it was only a matter of time before I wrote about laundry. In the 17 years that I’ve been solely responsible for the cleanliness of my family’s clothes, I’ve tried out every kind of laundry schedule. A couple years ago I gave up and just started up the washer and kept it […]