So…..did you make any resolutions? Well, if you didn’t, you’re in good company as I did not either. I stopped making resolutions years ago because when I was unable to keep them, I felt as if I’d failed – and I don’t like that feeling. Instead, what I’ve learned to do […]
Tag: Medora’s advice
Kutcher and Kunis are Krazy !!
0 commentsAnd they are making me crazy too!! As I write this, I’m wondering why I’m wasting time blogging about 2-seemingly-self-absorbed celebrities. But, how they are conducting their lives REALLY bothers me because they are such high profile celebrities that many young people admire. You may be wondering why their behavior […]
Needed: More Gentlemen
0 commentsA gentleman. Some might find it hard provide a definition but we all know one when we meet one. Sadly, there aren’t many to be found – especially in the under 30 set. Sadly. Want to know the definition of a gentleman? A gentleman is simply a man with manners. Ah – […]
Let a Boy be a Boy
0 commentsI was reading my local newspaper this morning – I know, how quaint – and ran across New York Times jounalist David Brooks’ column about the “boy crisis.” Here is the link so you can read what he wrote: http://www.mysanantonio.com/default/article/Schools-must-make-cultural-adjustments-for-boys-3697105.php O.K. – so here’s my take. First of all, if you are a […]
The Bully Boys
0 commentsUnless you’ve been camping in a cave, you’ve probably seen the YouTube video this week of an elderly bus monitor – Karen Klein – enduring verbal abuse and bullying from some horrid middle school aged boys from Athena Middle School in Greece, New York. Those mean boys threatened Ms. Klein […]
John Mayer Gets It
0 commentsJune is the month we celebrate fathers. According to those who keep track of these things, Father’s Day isn’t as popular as is Mother’s Day. There aren’t as many cards sold, dinners bought, etc. Maybe it’s just because men aren’t as sentimental about those things. Maybe fathers are underappreciated. Or…maybe […]
The Eternal Bond
0 commentsSince May is the month for mothers, I thought a humorous look at the evolution of the bond between a mother and child was appropriate. Many of you may have read something like this before. I’ve updated and edited the original (author unknown) for the 21st century. Evolution of the […]
Mother-In-Law: The Ultimate Frenemy
0 commentsAh, the much-maligned mother-in-law. For so many, the ultimate “frenemy” – that one guaranteed person whom can either be an enemy disguised as a friend or someone who’s both a friend and a rival. And, dealing with anyone whom you consider to be a frenemy can be tough, to say […]
Was Mother's Day a Disappointment?
0 commentsIt’s the day after. Many of you who are mothers had an absolutely marvelous Mother’s Day – but some of you didn’t. Some of you may, indeed, be depressed today because your expectations for Mother’s Day weren’t met and you feel unimportant, underappreciated and taken advantage of. Or, the day may […]
Write a "Love Letter"
0 commentsAhh….it’s May. The last full month of spring. The month of beginnings and endings as the bridal and graduation seasons are in full swing. It is also the month that we have a designated day to honor our mothers in the U.S. In anticipation of that day, I thought I’d share with you […]