A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “in-laws.” *** A husband read an article to his wife about how many words women use a day… 30,000 to a man’s...  Read More »

On this day in 1984….. Kate & Allie, a sitcom starring Susan Saint James and Jane Curtin premiered on CBS as a midseason replacement. The innovative show revolved around two divorced single mothers, Saint James and Curtin, dealing with the day-to-day issues of parenting, dating after divorce, and getting along with their exes. Susan Saint James played free-spirited Kate McArdle and Jane Curtin played her more traditional friend from childhood, Allie Lowell. After...  Read More »

Today we are reminded of just how precious life is, and how quickly it can be taken away. In just a matter of days, 45-year-old actress Natasha Richardson went from a vibrant wife and mother of two to a woman clinging to life, and then ultimately losing it. Natasha Richardson was on vacation with at least one of her two sons on Monday when she slipped and fell during a ski lesson on a beginner’s slope outside of Montreal, Canada. She had no visible signs...  Read More »

If it were up to me, we’d be able to walk to the corner store and buy a pack of joints. But, alas, I am not in charge of such things. Thank goodness for Assemblyman Tom Ammiano however; we are clearly on the same page. So until it’s all totally legal and you can get it at any little neighborhood market, other avenues will have to be taken to acquire legal weed. Lucky for you, that’s easier than it sounds. Legal bud, legal weed, legal marijuana – whatever...  Read More »

When I first heard about this, I was a bit shocked; Leann Rimes just doesn’t seem the cheating type, you know? Then it occurred to me that she was 19 when she got married, and that’s when it all made sense. Like so many others, LeAnn Rimes got married way too young. From [Usmagazine.com]: LeAnn Rimes is having a shocking affair with her TV movie costar, Eddie Cibrian, Us Weekly reveals in its newest issue, on stands Wednesday. Rimes, 26 — currently...  Read More »

Corned Beef and Cabbage Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Hours 25 Minutes Ready In: 2 Hours 35 Minutes Servings: 5 This traditional Irish dish is the centerpiece for many a St. Patrick’s Day table. Pre-seasoned corned beef – available at most grocery stores – takes a long, lovely simmer with potatoes, carrots and cabbage for a hearty and satisfying dish. Ingredients: 3 pounds corned beef brisket with spice packet 10 small red potatoes 5...  Read More »

“Erin go bragh” means “Ireland Forever” in case you were wondering, and is actually the Anglicizatin of a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. Today is St. Patrick’s Day – the one day of the year when we can all be Irish. In order to be the best Irish person you can, however, you need to know a few things….. An Irish saying: In life, there are only two things to worry about— Either you are well or you are sick. If you are well,...  Read More »