Author: Lisa Newlin
Negotiating with the neighbors
I’m bargaining with my neighbor to shovel our driveway. The only thing I can promise in return is not to do naked yoga with open windows. It’s a really strong negotiating tool. Downward […]
Coupon Cravings
I’m an addict. A full blown addict. My drug of choice? Normally it’s Chipotle burritos, but lately it’s become coupons and online shopping. I can’t get enough. I’m a junkie and nothing makes me feel more alive […]
Shopping as a teen versus shopping as an adult
Teen: You buy your clothes at prestigious boutiques Adult: You buy your clothes at the same place you buy your milk Teen: You purchase accessories for each outfit Adult: You figure your wedding ring […]
What the Tanners’ neighbors thought about that “Full House”
Who doesn’t love a good sitcom about 3 dudes living with 3 young girls? It’s such a relatable premise, which is probably why “Full House” was such a successful show. I used to love everything […]
Speculations on the offensive statement that pushed Kanye over the edge
Just when we thought Kanyeshian (Kanye West and Kim Kardashian) was retreating from the media, something dramatic happened to throw them right back into the spotlight where they aspire to be. Yahoo! News recently reported […]
What emails and my waistline have in common
Getting my emails to a manageable number is much like getting my weight to a manageable number. Both are great in theory, and neither are made better with a one-pound bag of Skittles. […]
A letter to Google Chrome
Dear Google Chrome, I don’t know if I want you to remember my password forever and ever. You haven’t even told me if the password is correct. Let’s just take it one […]
Thoughts on the 12 days of Christmas from the person who received the gifts
I’ve often wondered who wrote “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and if the gift-giver really was her “true love.” If my true love gave any of those things to me he would be kicked to the […]
A liar and a t-shirt
I just saw a woman wearing a shirt that just said “Gorgeous.” That woman is most certainly a liar. It would have been believable had her shirt said “I love Cheetos and have […]