Maybe you offered condolences before someone even learns of a loved one's passing or maybe you offered sympathy for a job offer not extended without knowing where the job actually stood. We've all done it, blurted out something to (or in front of) someone that you had no business saying. I can't tell you how … Continue reading Foot in Mouth Disease
Month: October 2015
The Art of the Insult
An insult is an amazing tool. It can bnne used to show both affection and disdain, or both at the same time. A properly timed burn can earn you a lotnncomedic legacy but one of wrong move gets you labeled as a dunce and loses you friends. Don't be that guy. The best insults are … Continue reading The Art of the Insult
Leggings and You
It should be known that I do not like when grown women put on leggings and run about like they are dressed. This is my opinion. I have lots of opinions, and many people do not agree with them. I am ok with the general disagreement with my opinions because they are were formed by … Continue reading Leggings and You
Being the Protected and Served
I try very hard to remain apolitical but there was another police brutality video that surfaced in the last day or so, I feel that maybe I can provide some insight into dealing with the police. Now you're worried about the fact that I am a white woman. I am. But I have also been … Continue reading Being the Protected and Served
Surviving the Carcinogenic Apocalyse
Today the world was brought to it's knees by the World Health Organization's report on processed meats. Just as we're figuring it how to work the blessed manna into our gut busting post-workout snacky-poo a reputable source goes and fucks everything up. That isn't the only cancer inducing nightmare that has popped up this week either. … Continue reading Surviving the Carcinogenic Apocalyse
Office First Aid
So you're chocking to death on a flake of coconut during a chat with the boss? It's okay, we've all been there. If your office has prepared for this disaster you may survive this ordeal. If not, at least you'll be the reason your company no longer allows coconut during working hours, new policy y'all! … Continue reading Office First Aid
Bathrooms and Cell Phones
You may or may not remember the days when phones had cords. The days of being tethered to the wall are so very long gone that historical phone etiquette has also fallen off. This problem of phones in the restroom started at the advent of the cordless handset and has only gotten worse as phones … Continue reading Bathrooms and Cell Phones
The Art of Correcting Others
If you are not a teacher or an editor or quality control you aren't a professional corrector. Professional or not there will be times when you need to correct someone and when you do you should do it with grace. Most of us don't do this well, let me help you. Make it public You don't … Continue reading The Art of Correcting Others
Growing Old
Today is my birthday. I am fast approaching 30, and I feel it. As I age, some of the things the women's magazines have been telling me about are becoming relevant. I mean seriously, why is the skin around my eyes suddenly less elastic? But enough about me, lets talk about how to not let … Continue reading Growing Old
Sharing is Caring
I have emphasized sharing a lot lately, and maybe subconsciously its a reaction to the daily struggle of having a dog, everything I eat, he eats. But it could also be that people aren't good at sharing. It's a super life skill that you should have learned before you were six years old, today I … Continue reading Sharing is Caring
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