Tag Archives: Musings

Lost in Translation

We had a big family reunion at our house this weekend for my father’s 8oth birthday (see Dad’s 80th Birthday). We hired someone to help serve and clean up, but she only spoke Spanish. We didn’t think this would be a problem because my … Continue reading

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Dinner Parties

Planning a dinner party menu is like trying to solve one of those annoying SAT problems. Maybe you can help. We have eight guests coming for dinner. One guest has high blood pressure and a cholesterol problem. A second guest … Continue reading

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Dad’s 80th Birthday

Today is my Dad’s 80th birthday. My father exaggerates more than anyone in the universe. No exaggeration! My father has a new shoulder and two new knees. Who would have thought sitting in a recliner could be so hazardous? My father … Continue reading

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GPS

I am lost. I got in a fight with my GPS. It kept telling me to go in a direction that I thought was wrong. It had a woman’s voice so I didn’t trust it to give me directions. I … Continue reading

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Board Games

Board games can destroy relationships. They bring out the worst in people. My advice to young people is to play Taboo or Pictionary with your boyfriend or girlfriend as your partner before you get engaged. If you survive, your marriage has a … Continue reading

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