Abbreviated Issue Because We’re Camping in the Boonies!
We are in the mountains of North Carolina "on vacation" right now so...…
From The Home Office
No More Single Points of Failure!
I have to admit it's a relief that, if I get the virus, get mauled by rioters, drown in a hurricane, burned in a forest fire, or die in a meteor strike, a nuke, an earthquake, etc. (none of these things seems unbelievable this year!) that the business will survive and thrive without me...…
HUMPH!!! No Camping Trip for US This Weekend!!
Forecast for several inches of rain ruined our trip. What will I be doing instead?!…
Body Slammed by a 14-Month-Old!
Last week, I told you that I bought Jack the loudest toy on Earth! What was it? Heh...…
We Dodged a HUGE Bullet But…
I felt guilty for being relieved about that because so many other people lost homes, businesses, and, far worse, loved ones...…
Why You WANT to Be Located in the the Middle of INITIAL Spaghetti Models
The local news is shoving doom and gloom down our throats because of Tropical Depression 13, which is expected to turn into Hurricane Laura. At this moment, St. Petersburg is right in the middle of the cone...…
How I Tricked Frank for His Birthday!
After moaning about the cost of such a gift (they really aren't THAT expensive), I asked him if we could have a nice lunch together instead. Maybe I'd get him a shirt or something. Hee hee hee.…
After Running Over My Guitar, I Got a “New” One That’s Been Used in Music Videos….For Free!!!
I was very adamant about the replacement being a round back guitar. It's an anatomy issue. Imagine the 90-degree edge of a guitar slicing into your boob...…
I Ran Over My Guitar. Yes, I Really Did…
I then walked back to the truck, got in, turned the key, put it in drive and....BUH BUMP!…
A Pork Butt is NOT from the Butt of a Pig?!
We have had heavy rains, thunder, and tons of lightning from that tropical storm that is barreling toward Texas. I've unplugged my laptop several times in the past three days...…
Dining Out During a Pandemic and Protests
Unfortunately, there are still nightly protests in downtown St. Pete. They have recently begun entering restaurants with their drums...…
13-Month-Old Teaches Us How to PROPERLY Eat an Oreo! Eeeewww!!!
SEE THE PICS! We're going to be cleaning Oreo goo out of the nooks and crannies of the table and floor for WEEKS!!…
Dolphin Watching! (includes video)
I took a day off this week so we could go on a dolphin watching/snorkeling trip.…
“Mom! It’s Thuck on My Seeth!”
I walked in. Mason was sitting on the toilet, holding my make-up mirror, and frantically pulling on...…
Rambo the Cat is POSSESSED!
That cat takes being a feline couch potato to a whole new level. However, this week, a change came over Rambo...…
Minor Injury Sustained in Tropical Storm Cristobal
Since the tide was so high, I had to sit on the toe rail of the boat, do the downward splits (wearing a short summer dress), and land on the...…
Pandemic, Riots, AND a Hurricane! WE’RE (temporarily) MOVING!!
I found myself on a page set up by a protest organizer and he sure seemed to be suggesting riot activities. They were going to meet in St. Pete the following afternoon. I had seen footage of carnage in other cities. We live right downtown. I have children. Yes, I was very worried. The next morning...…
Can YOU Figure Out How Mason Did This Magic Disappearing Knife Trick? HE WON’T TELL US!
It's driving us NUTS!!!…
“HOLD ON TO SOMETHING AND DO *NOT* LET GO!” Funnel Cloud Brings Sudden Mayhem and We FREAKED OUT! (includes video)
And, then we heard a really, really weird sound. It sounded like an electrocution buzz...like from old cartoons. I can't really describe it any other way. A very loud BUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!!!! Brian yelled, "WHAT IS THAT?!" I knew what it was. I screamed back, "THE TORNADO!!!"…
CRAZY Wind and the Shower Tilt-a-Whirl – WHOO HOO!!
A sloshing toilet under your butt can only mean one thing!…
Look What Max Made on His Second Day of (Welding) School! Awe!!
Last fall, Max signed up for welding school at the local tech college. He was adamant about not having any student loans and, over the past two years, he saved enough money for...…
Hilarious Zoom Family “Meeting” and Our Biggest Month EVER!
Last week, we all Zoomed with Grampa for his birthday and that was very special for him, and for us. It was kinda funny! Our daughter's screen was too dark. Richard's webcam wasn't working so he was a black box. Our son Frank was holding his dog and, somehow...…
SERIOUSLY? 25 MORE LBS. OF DOUGH?! When Online Merchants Screw Up…
They promptly refunded my money for the egg white powder, AND then sent me an email saying they were reshipping my ENTIRE - egg white powder, 25 lbs of flour....and dough and filling for 96 cheese danish - 25 lbs!!! I started freaking out....…
Questionable Quarantine Haircuts by Mommy
They didn't seem to mind the occasional nick and drops of blood from those pesky earlobes that always seemed to get in the way. I really had NO idea what I was doing but, hey, it was free...…
Mason is Competing for Master Onboard Baker! Plus, How to Make Emergency Rations TASTE BETTER.
Tonight, we're having emergency rations mixed with fresh food. That means...…
How to Drive Your Adult Kids NUTS! Hee hee hee…
I admit I was feeling a little bit evil on the day that I....…
Homemade BREAD!!! Can you smell it from there???
All's quiet here on the dock. We're all hunkered down and safe and comfy...well, except for two of the three air conditioners on the blink. The problem will be remedied tomorrow. Keep reading to see how we're spending our quarantine time. :)…
How I Accidentally Ordered 96 Cheese Danish…
The problem is, I could NOT seem to get back to the cart to buy my flour. I finally figured out that I had to add another item to my cart in order to click on the cart. So, I....…
I Want to Poke Out My Eardrums with a SCREWDRIVER!!
We are hunkered down in the boat with all the ports and hatches closed, the loud ACs running, and a huge fan on, and we are wearing the ear protection that we usually wear at the gun range. And, guess what? YOU CAN STILL HEAR IT!!!…
Mason is Sick! Is It Coronavirus…or the Flu???
That changed around 3:00 in the afternoon. His temp quickly spiked to 101.2...…
Why Being a Freelance Writer (or Author) is the PERFECT Job During a Pandemic
I expect to receive a few snickers about me being an alarmist but, in my opinion,…
Mason and I Were Cast in ANOTHER Musical – and we didn’t even have to audition!
She said they really want Mason and he won't even need to come to rehearsals (because he already has rehearsals for Annie scheduled on those days). She said I could work with him at home because he'll be the first one killed off. You should have seen Mason's face when I said that! …
Nope. NO Way. NOT Gonna Do It and They CAN’T MAKE ME!
She turned to me, put her hand on my arm, smiled, and said, "Well, actually, yes. We're going to need..."…
The Walmart Receipt Nazi Stopped Me, and Found a Suspicious Item!
She twisted up her face, and said, "This item was not paid for." Great. Now I was being accused of stealing something I did NOT, in front of other shoppers!!!…
Our Son, Frank, Got His White Coat!
Coming soon: Free fillings, root canals, and happy gas for us! Whoop!!!…
Maternal Guilt and Mason’s New Off-Off-Off-Broadway Roles!
To be completely honest with all of you, I've never been keen on parents who get their kids into show business. Could the money be great for his future? Sure. But, shouldn't kids be allowed to be kids? To have a "normal" childhood? …
How to Know if Your Kid will Be an Entrepreneur!
Does your child have some or all of these 9 entrepreneurial characteristics? …
When People Become Emotionally Attached to Their Vehicle…and Their Books
I took all three of them to their very first days of Kindergarten in that car! Our daughter got car sick for the first time in that vehicle (I didn't tell the woman that part). And, at age 28, she still gets queasy when she sits in a back seat. Our son spilled chocolate milk on the floor in the back that I swear stank for two years (I left that part out during the sale, too)...…
Did YOU receive an ebook reading device for Christmas? Neither did most other people!
And, the Winter 24-Hour Short Story Contest is ONLY 8 DAYS AWAY!…
JAIL MAIL! JAIL MAIL!! If You’re a Convicted Sex Offender or Murderer, Do NOT Ask Me to Publish Your Book!
Several times each year, I receive what we call "jail mail." The envelopes are pretty easy to spot...…
Brian Shares Another Cheesy Holiday Sing-a-long! Come Sing and Laugh With Us to the Tune of Jingle Bell Rock!
Bet you guys and gals didn't know that WritersWeekly has amazingly talented songwriters in-house, didja? Ha ha ha... Introducing "Life on a Dock" (Sing to the tune of Jingle Bell Rock)! You do NOT want to miss this one!!!…
Local Restaurant Poisons Actors an Hour Before Their Final Performance
About an hour after lunch, one of our lead actors was puking. The play had just begun and there were no understudies. He had several scenes, including a solo and a fast and challenging dance number...…
The Fire Department Comes for a Surprise Visit!
Last night was our final dress rehearsal. They put the smoke machines in the entryway and that's when it happened... BEEP! BEEP!! BEEP!!!…
Crowds, Cops, and a Family Holiday Squabble!
Police were there and one woman was shouting...…
Food Poisoning Can REALLY Kill Your Productivity!
I have food poisoning for the second time in three weeks. I'm starting to think local restaurants are trying to kill me...…
