5 things I hate about Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday is becoming more hype than deep discounts. After a day of searching the web, I’ve concluded that these are the things that are wrong with the system: 1. My email is littered with spam and scams alerting me to the latest “non-deal” – I want a disclaimer on my email – “Serious inquiries... Read more »
Cyber Monday deals to check out
Cyber Monday usually starts with a website search around Midnight (most stores start early), but this year I was driving back from a Florida vacation so had to do a quick search this morning. I always go to my regular websites/stores and look for items that might provide great deals and pretty much everyone provides... Read more »
AP Class Retraction
Thinking I was very wise, I wrote an article about AP (Advanced Placement) classes in high schoolbeing a waste and for all of you to save your money and not to think that AP classes were going to allow you to graduate early. Hmmmm, I think I might have spoken too soon. My college sophomore is... Read more »
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How many AP classes do you need?
I wonder if every high school is like the one my kids attend and they push AP (advanced placement) classes harder than drugs from the corner dealer. Maybe I was just really dumb and it wasn’t an option for me, but I don’t remember AP classes being a thing when I was in high school.... Read more »
Furry Dogs
Did you ever wonder why you say, “There’s something in the dog’s FUR” but in the next sentence you’ll say, “There’s dog HAIR all over my pants.” I looked it up to see which one is correct. Apparently you say fur if the dog breed has a double coat, like a Newfoundland. If a dog... Read more »
My son doesn't want to watch the Cubs with me
Like most Chicago Cubs fans, I’ve loved them since about the time I was born. What people don’t know, that aren’t raised Cubs fans, is that it’s really more of a cult. There’s no such thing as fair weather fans. There rarely is fair weather – pretty much never. So you know going in that... Read more »
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Are you going to write anymore?
That’s a question I get via text, email or in person at least once a week. I never know how to answer. The simple answer is yes. Yes I will. The more complicated answer is, it depends. I haven’t written consistently in months. I never write to get views or clicks on advertising or to gain... Read more »
Summer swim club parents need to lighten up
I know I criticize sports parents quite a bit and I really shouldn’t since I’m one of those said parents, but they just make it so easy. A friend asked me if I attract the crazies, but I don’t think I do. I’m just really observant. I listen more than I speak and with age,... Read more »
Amazon Prime Day sucked
I was so looking forward to Amazon Prime Day. More deals than black Friday! Uh, well, ok. If you’re celebrating black Friday at a swap meet. And getting shown the items one at a time. Let me be fair. Being shown the ENTIRE swap meet about 15 items at a time. After you get shown... Read more »
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Back to school - can't get here soon enough
We just finished up Fourth of July and already I’m seeing back-to-school sales and supplies in the stores. While most people and kids in particular cringe with those signs, I’m not completely crushed that back-to-school is right around the corner. I think I need some “normalcy” that the school year seems to provide. Some of... Read more »
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