Category Archives: Older writers

May 21, 2011

Goodbye cruel world…

It only takes one complete lunatic to make the entire group look bad. My kids tell me this all the time. “Mom. You’re making us look bad.” But alas, I’m not talking about me. I’m talking about Harold-This-Is-It-Camping. Being … Continue reading →

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May 6, 2011

Toohotmamas Celebrate Mother’s Day!

Wendy may be menopausal, but she can still swang her thang! Carolyn Toohotmamas Celebrate Mother’s Day!, posted with vodpod

Lost on LOST

For those of you who have seen the TV show, LOST, you know there is this character called John Locke. I always thought of him as Mr. Clean’s dad. He’s the elder-statesman of the show, cool, edgy, more than … Continue reading →

THE GIRL WITH THE SEXUAL TATTOO—Part three in a jealous harangue

Yeah, sure, probably another reason I’m not on the “LIST” (said with a snarky, envious, mocking tone) (besides being a non-cussing hack) (and ignorant of the proper uses of parentheses), is that I won’t do explicit or erotic sex…er…in … Continue reading →

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Tagged as 35 symptoms of menopause, aging, broken dreams, Carolyn Zane, humor, Marriage, Menopause, Motherhood, old age, old authors, Wendy Warren

September 30, 2010

THE GIRL WITH THE CURSED TATTOO—Part two in a jealous harangue

Okay, another reason I probably have yet to appear on the NYT Best-Seller list–aside from not having a book out in several years because of my protracted maternity leave–is that I was taught that it’s not lady-like to swear. Shows … Continue reading →

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Tagged as 35 symptoms of menopause, aging, barf, broken dreams, Carolyn Zane, curse words, humor, Marriage, Menopause, Motherhood, potty mouth, swearing, Wendy Warren

September 17, 2010

THE GIRL WITH THE DEAD TATTOO

Apparently, now days, it really helps to hit the lists and get those movie deals if you’re dead. Yeah. I’m talking about you, J.R.R. Tolkien. Continue reading →

Bathroom Humor, Part Duex-Duex

Planning a trip to Europe? Thank heavens you stumbled upon this blog! Before you go, you really need to consider a couple of handy tips my husband and I discovered that will help make your visit a more pleasant experience. … Continue reading →

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May 19, 2010

Why is that? An Andy Rooney-esque Ramble

I love the way Andy Rooney from 60 Minutes says, “Why is that?” I’ve been wondering that myself, lately. For example, why is it, when I’m in line at the grocery store, the lady ahead of me always chooses at … Continue reading →

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May 8, 2010

Oh No!

Double-tasking? For slacker weenies. I’m coining the phrase quad-tasking. Why else would God have given us two hands and two feet?
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April 6, 2010

Saw II… Husband -vs- Power Tool. Oh yes, there will be blood.

I shout at the kids to get my purse and my shoes. My daughter, screaming the entire time, throws her father’s giant clown slippers at me. Continue reading →

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March 29, 2010

Toohotmama’s “Cool-Chick” Award

Dudette! What’s your major? And we’ve got some serious advice about dorm life. Continue reading →

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February 8, 2010

You Are Only Old Once!

Hey, Wendy! First the Delany sisters and now this! Clearly, the best writers are old writers! I was just reading Green Eggs and Ham with my 6-year-old son, and some questions came up about Dr. Seuss. So, we Googled him. I did … Continue reading →

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February 8, 2010

The World’s Oldest Author, and it ain’t me!

Apparently, Louise Delany and her sister, Elizabeth Delany published their second book, The Delany Sisters’ Book of Everyday Wisdom’ back in 1994, when she was just 105 years old Continue reading →

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