To the parents at my daughter's gymnastics class: Why are you there? Our kids are three. Three! That means we have graduated from parent and tot gymnastics to drop off gymnastics. Drop off gymnastics class, a.k.a. you are expected to drop off your kid and go until class ends. Why are you staying? Be free. … Continue reading To the parents at my daughter’s gymnastics class: Why are you there?
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When I read "Your Co-Workers Found Your Naked Pictures Online" on the Workplace Shenanigans and Other Craziness blog I was reminded of a monologue I wrote a while back. I'm sharing my monologue "Retro Hottie" as today's Fiction Friday. A woman (mid to late 40s) addresses the audience. She is professionally dressed and attractive if a … Continue reading Retro Hottie
My doctor suggested I stop drinking coffee for a few weeks to see if it has an impact on some as of yet undiagnosed symptons that I've been experiencing for years. If this sounds familiar it may be because I wrote a Fiction Friday piece about a woman whose doctor told her to stop drinking coffee. … Continue reading 15 ways to stay awake without drinking coffee
Son, come here. I want to apologize for throwing you such a lame birthday party. You deserve better. You are five. A whole hand! You should have a unique and magical party, but I gave you this. I am so ashamed. Look at this Pinterest board I made. I spent months pinning things for your … Continue reading A mom apologizes to her son for a lame birthday party
Do you use the Internet? Congratulations, your data has been vulnerable for about 2 years and is even more vulnerable now that the Heartbleed bug has been revealled publicly. Until web sites patch this OpenSSL vulnerability that little lock and https that you've been taught will keep your data safe as it travels across the … Continue reading What is the Heartbleed bug, and what should you do about it?
Kim Z. Dale 