I was in an intense conversation with my cousin, Angela, discussing and planning our trip to Japan in January.  I called her at work. Me:  “Is it okay we talk this long?  Won’t they think you are goofing off?” “Hmm… I think it’s fine, ” whispered Angela. Me:  “Anyway, I am so confused.  All these tour packages [...]

Matt always tells Callie how good she is and what a smart dog she is.  Not that I am jealous or anything, I just want to find out her real IQ.  I decided to test the allegedly smart dog. 6 PM I was in the kitchen trying to figure out what to eat for dinner.  I stood [...]

After putting loads after loads of wet leaves in the bags, I decided to treat myself to something special.  This was to celebrate my new life as I was not dead after dealing with the gruesome and grotesque wet leaves.  Of course, Callie’s kind “gifts” were mixed among them.  Eww…  I don’t care what Martha said or [...]

The Master did it again.  Matt transformed the house to the medieval times, built a tent in the living room, “grew” real grass in the hall way, and put together the entire fall feast.  He even MADE HIS VERY OWN royal costume and mine all BY HIMSELF.  Our guests arrived in style, fancy costumes, exotic hairdos, and [...]

I had to call the credit card company to get a few things straightened out… Joy:  “I certainly can help you with that.  But I need to AXE you some questions for security reasons.” Me:  “Sure.  AXE away.” Joy:  “What is your mother’s maiden name?” Me:  “My mom?  HIS maiden name is ###” Joy:  “Thank [...]