Cursive handwriting – the new hieroglyphics

The family gathered in the living room waiting for our nephew to start opening his birthday cards and presents. He opened his first card and read it aloud. When he got to the handwritten sentiment, he had to pass it to someone else to read. “I can’t read cursive.” He said.

What?! What did my 14yr old nephew say? He can’t read cursive? What?!

Seeing my shock, my sister-in-law said, “They don’t teach cursive in school anymore.” Continue reading “Cursive handwriting – the new hieroglyphics”

You Tell Me :: A Caption Contest

This is not an original idea. I’ve never been a leader, and I see no reason to start now. So, following in the footsteps of The Byronic Man and The Good Greatsby, I am copying flattering them with my own caption contest.

This picture is not some random shot I found online. I snapped this shot myself (talented, eh?), and it screams for a caption. Please help me marry this photo with the best caption. Just leave your caption idea in the comments section. I’ll select my top 5 favorites and open it up for voting on Sunday June 17th. What’s the prize? Details, details. Just give a shot, OK? Continue reading “You Tell Me :: A Caption Contest”

10 Reasons Why I Do Not Have Friends

During two separate conversations with two separate friends, the three of us mentioned the fact that we do not have friends. I mean, we are friends to a certain extent; one of the gals is one of my best friends, and the other gal is a coworker. While I get together with the one gal, the other gal and I don’t mingle outside of work. (Though, I did go with her and her daughter to see the midnight release of the movie Eclipse.)

For several days I pondered about why I do not have friends, and I came up with 10 reasons. Continue reading “10 Reasons Why I Do Not Have Friends”