Dog Daze
Tag: funny
What We Want From Friends
I had my 5th graders list the most important characteristics in their friends – and to prioritize them. Here are two responses:
You’ve got to love how candid kids can be – “too talkative” – nobody likes that, right?
I noticed that out of 61 5th graders, “trust” and “kindness” were the top two answers.
Mea Culpa
I try to avoid politics. But I like to blog things that make me laugh out loud.
For a humorous – yet truthful – take on the President and his vanity, read this.
2/3 of a pun is P U
Child: “Mom, did you know the Smiths are pescatarian?”
Mom: “Really? I had no idea. Which church do they attend?”
Opal and Ice
Crrrrrraack! Tingtingting! Is that the ice dispenser I hear?
Run down the hall, from under Josie’s bed
Skid to a halt and plead with eyes
Open mouth and receive icy goodness
A Face Only A Mother Could…
Josie: Opal looks sleepy. She looks sad.
We look at her.
Ava: That’s just her resting bitch face.
The Personals
[This is an ad ghost-written by me, on behalf of my husband].
MWM Seeks General Practitioner
You: Good-looking, fit doctor. Non-smoker. Willing to give tough love. Age between 30 and 49 (I don’t want you dying on me). Friendly, passionate, conversationalist (I like to talk), must be funny. Race unimportant. Favors advice of healthy eating and exercise over pill-popping, per my wife.
Me: Hilarious white male. 6′ tall, 200-something-lbs. (will discuss when we meet). Nonsmoker. Honest. Good-looking. Hobbies include football (watching) and baseball (also watching). Cookie-addict. Seeking painless weight-loss. Call me.
