This has been one of those weeks. Since attending a funeral on Monday, the following days consisted of what appears to be a coordinated effort by a number of people to either drive me scream-crying into the street, or to force me to punch someone in the face. "I am going to punch someone in … Continue reading POW
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THEY CALL IT “HOLIDAY SPIRIT” BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU WANT TO DRINK
Due to medication and someone having the terrible judgment (sorry, Mom, but it's true sometimes), I was left to my own devices in the mall. As the story goes, Mom met me at Northpark Center to generously purchase my early Christmas present, birthday present and perhaps Easter gift, all in one. Once she departed, I … Continue reading THEY CALL IT “HOLIDAY SPIRIT” BECAUSE IT MAKES YOU WANT TO DRINK
AN ALTER EGO EVENING
After the vacation posts, I've had trouble getting back into the regular swing of writing. Work is insanely busy. The boys came home from their respective colleges for a visit. Work is insanely busy. Did I say that already? Really, really busy. So busy, in fact, that we (the marketing and graphics team) went to … Continue reading AN ALTER EGO EVENING
ANGRY BIRDS AND THE LOST WEEKEND
My name is Ann and I am addicted to Angry Birds. I'm late to the party on this. My brother had already long conquered all the thieving, good for nothing pigs when I first downloaded the free version of the game on my iPhone. It wasn't long before I upgraded to the full version. And … Continue reading ANGRY BIRDS AND THE LOST WEEKEND
TORNADO TOWN – DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME
Yesterday was a big day in the metroplex. We had a dozen tornadoes reported on the ground. Being at work in the downtown area, I had little clue so much drama was taking place. We DO have floor to ceiling windows on the North and South sides of the building, so I have a good … Continue reading TORNADO TOWN – DON’T TRY THIS AT HOME
DON’T JUDGE – GRAMMAR PET PEEVES
Today’s LetsBlogOff asks us: What is your grammar pet peeve? My friends anxiously await this answer, I‘m sure. Hey, being the grammar and spelling police may not always be appreciated, but as far as I’m concerned, it should be counted as a super power. I have quite a few of these pet peeves, as it … Continue reading DON’T JUDGE – GRAMMAR PET PEEVES
ANOTHER YEAR OLDER, BUT NOT MORE MATURE
Today is my birthday. I share it with Richard Nixon, Joan Baez and Kate Middleton. I missed Elvis' by just one day. I have no particular plans for this year's event. No Anntastic adventure or Annapalooza. For one thing, it is a Monday. A Monday that for some unknown reason I have not taken as … Continue reading ANOTHER YEAR OLDER, BUT NOT MORE MATURE
UNSUCCESSFUL SANTA
Have I mentioned that I hate shopping for the holidays? Well, I do. Each year I attempt to come up with some idea that will make the whole experience less stressful, but it fails miserably. I am no good at choosing just the right thing for someone, unless they hit me over the head with … Continue reading UNSUCCESSFUL SANTA
OH, THE DRAMA
Today's LetsBlogOff topic is: What did you want to be when you grew up? I can tell you this sincerely. I NEVER said to anyone during my childhood, "What I want to be when I grow up is a marketing person for an architecture and interior design firm, because there I will find appreciation, encouragement … Continue reading OH, THE DRAMA
VACATION DEFLATION
I'm back. A 9.5 hour plane ride on "Can you give me LESS space for my legs?" Saturday was followed by "Who am I and what is my name?" Sunday. My first day back at the office was Monday. Strangely, people seem to expect me to "produce" results of some kind during my hours at the office. Crazy, right? Meanwhile, I … Continue reading VACATION DEFLATION
Diary of Ann Franks 