Category Archives: Humor

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The Journey of Adopting a Cat

I said I was getting out of the cat business when my former cats both died in the same year. Cats scratch up the furniture. They shed on everything. They cost a fortune in food and vet bills. Then, they … Continue reading →

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My Ongoing Battle with Household Mice

I can’t ever remember having so much difficulty with rodents. As you recall, I earlier mentioned that a mouse has taken up residence in my house. Even worse, it has chosen my mattress as the perfect abode. I did all … Continue reading →

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Buzzwords We Love to Hate

The post reflects on the impact of certain buzzwords that evoke strong reactions. The author critiques terms like “baby bump,” “photo bomb,” “BOGO sale,” “twerking,” “black ice,” and “bucket list” for their lack of clarity or humor. Ultimately, the author invites readers to share their own pet peeve expressions. Continue reading →

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Driving Through Cataract Surgery

When Honey went to the eye doctor for his regular exam, he received some bad news. “I have to have eye surgery!” he told me. My mind quickly conjured up all sorts of horrible maladies. “I have to have cataract … Continue reading →

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Don’t Take Any Wooden Nickels 

The internet is full of warnings for seniors on how to avoid scams. Old people are supposed to be easy marks. We all have dementia and are not intelligent enough to recognize a scam when we see one. It is … Continue reading →

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Going Bananas

Occasionally I get a hankering for bananas. So, when honey was going to the grocery store the other day, I had them on the list. The trouble with letting honey buy bananas is he always overbuys. Regardless of the number … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home

At first our new dog was a bit skittish. Having a home and being around people was all new to him. He had lived his life in a kennel, and was not accustomed to life as a pet. He was … Continue reading →

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The Empty Home

“I’ve never been without a pet,” he said. Honey was so depressed. He had secretly emailed the breeder where we bought Dixie to see if she was still in business. She was and had a new litter due this month. … Continue reading →

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I Don’t Want a Dog!

“I don’t want a dog,” I told Honey. Our dog has died after a difficult episode of seizures. She was 14 years old, living with us since she was 8 weeks old. It broke my heart when she passed. Those … Continue reading →

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Prime Aggravation

Amazon, world’s largest online retailer, has this thing called Prime, which is some sort of video club like Netflix.  I’m not sure exactly what it is as I’m not really interested in paying to shop. That being said, why is … Continue reading →

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