Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Friday Rant: My bangs

Posted on October 28, 2011 by alisaacarter

I had intended to write about something really socially important today. Something that would mean something to lots of people, not just me. Then I decided to write about my bangs, because they are really irritating me. It all started … Continue reading →

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Guilt

Posted on October 26, 2011 by alisaacarter

I feel bad today. My husband is working hard on the garage door, trying to make it lift and lower smoothly. He’s been doing this off and on for about four years. I feel bad because I once tried to … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant: Men/boys annoy me

Posted on October 21, 2011 by alisaacarter

I love guys. I have a special guy I’ve been married to for 27 years, and I have another special guy I gave birth to 13 years ago. And I’ve got assorted other special guys, nephews and brothers and such. … Continue reading →

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The princess

Posted on October 20, 2011 by alisaacarter

Princess is named well. She is the queen of the house. In her tiny little brain, even I am there to serve. When we brought her home, she looked like a kitten. Someone had driven up next to a child … Continue reading →

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Rant update

Posted on October 18, 2011 by alisaacarter

Update on a previous rant on advertising: Last night I saw a commercial for a hotel in which a guy is kicking everyone and taking their name plaques off their desks — kicking butt and taking names after making a … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant! Quit parenting my kids

Posted on October 14, 2011 by alisaacarter

Today’s rant is about all the well-intentioned people out there who think I need their help parenting my own kids. People who think sugar is bad so they want to ban all sugary foods from schools. People who think fat … Continue reading →

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Chesney the dog — I knew thee but little

Posted on October 13, 2011 by alisaacarter

Today I was in my backyard putting cat poo in the trash (pet ownership is so glamorous), when I heard this horrible noise, like a dog was slowly being skinned alive. But no — it was just a beagle. This beagle … Continue reading →

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Cleo the Destroyer

Posted on October 8, 2011 by alisaacarter

This truly is a terrible cat. I can’t keep silk flower arrangements around anymore, as you can see. I don’t know why she likes to tear them apart and lie amongst the fake blooms. She also tries to eat them. … Continue reading →

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The Friday Rant!

Posted on October 7, 2011 by alisaacarter

Today, I am starting the Friday Rant. Every Friday morning, as my children go off to school, I say, “Hey, (kid’s name), guess what?” And they say, “It’s Friday, Mom.” Yes! It is Friday! I’m so excited. So let’s clear the … Continue reading →

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