Author Archives: Susan
Spam can be amusing
I was much amused by this message I found in the Spam box this morning. The e-mail address and URL definitely marked it as spam. Fortunately, the book I read on setting up my site (referenced in a comment elsewhere … Continue reading
What is funny?
Humor is different for everyone. It depends on your background, your education, and your tolerance. Some people like fart and poo jokes. According to a comedian I heard on our local 24/7 Comedy Radio Station, it’s most men and not … Continue reading
How many traffic fatalities does it take…
When I worked at Samsung as a contractor, there was no stoplight at the entrance. Turning left into or off of the campus from Parmer Lane, a 4-lane, 55-mph stretch of road was a hair-raising daily experience for most of … Continue reading
It pays to be nice
I stopped at the Sonic on my way home from the vet this morning to pick up some lunch. I pressed the button and waited. After a while, I wondered if perhaps I hadn’t pressed it hard enough and pressed … Continue reading
Grace under fire
Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist Connie Schultz is a nice lady. Even to someone who might not deserve it. I hope you get as big a laugh from the article as I did. Thanks to Ms Wanda, the Austin Hat Lady, … Continue reading
God has many faces
God has many faces. That is my belief. While I call myself Christian, and choose to worship God through that framework, I believe my friends of other faiths are worshiping the same God. If you’ve never had the chance to … Continue reading
Pain is a pain. Or is it?
I’ve been having a pain in my back. It’s a new pain and pain relievers aren’t touching it. I get new pains checked out if they don’t go away in a reasonable amount of time and I can’t explain them … Continue reading
Jasmine Chocolate
I copied the recipe for Jasmine Chocolate from the Discovery Channel website many years ago, though the link is broken now. But I wanted to give credit where credit is due. I quote the entire article below. I would absolutely … Continue reading
When women are blamed for being attacked.
I came across an article in CNN. A social media post was released by the Shanghai, China, metro showing a scantily-clad woman saying that women dressed this way invite sexual harassment and should expect it. The warning came after there … Continue reading
What do you do when there are no services available?
A mother in Illinois has abandoned her adult daughter because she could no longer care for her. From the account, the daughter has severe mental deficits and is unable to care for herself. In a former time, she probably would … Continue reading