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Sometimes you have to take the leap and build your wings on the way down. In the new forty that is what I am doing – building my wings.

Tag: Humor

Toilet paper roll placement – that’s on Dan.

April 5, 2010 Ms. C2 Comments

Let's talk about toilet paper...more specifically about the appropriate way to place toilet paper on the roll.  I never even considered the import of this issue until I was involved in a conversation with Dusty's dad, Dan (Dusty is my daughter Sarah's long-time boyfriend).  Dan has definitive views on this subject and it was his [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Humor, toilet paper

The efficacy of old, holey underwear…

April 2, 2010 Ms. C2 Comments

I have discovered the ideal role of old, holey underwear and amazingly it ties back to something that I have known since I was a little girl. The back story begins with one of my favorite pairs of underwear that has seen better days.  The black lace at the top is now holey and separating [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Humor, managing risk, old underwear

It must have been the fishing opener…

March 31, 2010 Ms. C4 Comments

I get lots of unsolicited email.  Recently I have been targeted by handyman and hunting folks who want me to test new products.  Today I have moved on to fishing gear.  My most recent email in this series was titled, "You’ve been rewarded! Test & keep fishing gear plus receive a complimentary fishing magazine."‏ Fishing...hmmmm.  [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged fishing, Humor, North Dakota, rugged

“To-Do” Lists…

March 29, 2010 Ms. C6 Comments

Today's "To-Do" List: Deliver donuts and apology for PTSD to West Fargo Police Department - DONE. Deal with the lingering remnants of relationship drama - DONE. Remove soon to be ex-husband from accounts, insurance, etc. - DONE. Download Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" (8 minute version) for my iPod - DONE. Take a few minutes to [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged divorce, Humor, marriage, West Fargo Police Department

West Fargo Police Department – PTSD

March 28, 2010 Ms. C9 Comments

The blogs on Area Voices are diverse in their coverage.  Some bloggers blog about sports or political issues, some blog about specific hobbies or interests, and others blog about life in general.  Some blogs are more journal like than opinion-based while others are meant more to highlight writing and photography prowess. I realize more and [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged blogging, divorce, Humor, life, marriage

Random updates, observations and meanderings…

March 27, 2010 Ms. C1 Comment

Random updates, observations and meanderings... Sara Lepp and I have decided that we will be trendsetters in the movement of cell phone free driving (disregard the fact that Oprah already has a major national campaign - we are only seeking to carry the banner locally...unless of course someone wants to give us a television show [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Humor, Oprah, random thoughts

Dishin’ on Daryl…

March 26, 2010 Ms. C2 Comments

Yesterday I attended the 7th Annual Golden DOVS Awards for Dedicated and Outstanding Volunteer Service.  DOVS stands for Directors of Volunteer Services.  Sara Lepp, the Director of FirstLink nominated NDSU's Emergency Management Program for our work with her organization on last year's flood and on the Teen CERT program. Thank you Sara - that was [...]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Daryl Ritchison, dovs, Humor, volunteers

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