The Same Old, Same Old Father’s Day Gifts
Joyce Eisenberg and Ellen Scolnic write, speak and blog together as The Word Mavens. A week or so ago, our husbands told us what they wanted for Father’s Day: A new umbrella to replace the […]
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Pabellón Criollo and the Real Discovery of America
Venezuelan Entree PABELLÓN CRIOLLO INGREDIENTS – PULLED MEAT 3 garlic cloves (2 more cloves later) 1 medium onion 1 tomato 2 pounds flank steak 1 bay leaf ¼ teaspoon cumin (¼ teaspoon more later) 1 […]
I Have a Drinking Problem
I have something to confess. It’s hard for me to talk about. It may even shock you. The fact is, I have a drinking problem. It’s been a struggle, but I’ve been clean and sober […]
Friday Humor Devotional
(Yes, I know it’s not Friday but hey I’m getting old and forgetful) Dear Lord, please do not judge me for my rude behavior. When our pastor proclaimed that Jesus turned water into wine […]
8+ unusual places you can get a stiff one
Once upon a time, when we boomers came of age, there were basically two types of places we could get a drink or buy booze: at a bar or a packie (a New England colloquialism […]
Tips From The MOB
So we are down to about 10 days until my daughter’s wedding. Dieting to stay in just the right shape may kill us all. My husband couldn’t help himself, he just had to go get […]
Drunk Drowning – in the Rain
Thoughts enter our heads at the strangest times. Just a moment, frozen in time, and bam! The memory surfaces out of nowhere. . . Surrounded by friends, he had fallen asleep in a lawn chair […]
Vodka and the ’90’s!
Today would have been my mother-in-law, Marie’s 99th birthday. In honor of all our great and hilarious times spent together, here is my tribute to a great party gal! Please click on the link to […]
The Realist’s Workout
At first blush, it seemed like my boss had done me a huge favor by letting me off early last week. What a great opportunity. I could catch up on some errands, do some banking […]
10 Misconceptions of Christmas
Misconception Number 1: Mommy is dying to put up all the decorations by herself. This is a common misconception. I know this because as soon as you open the box with the Christmas train in […]