Why are so many people fond of fondue? My husband and I have heard about it and were curious. We never did it before, but heard how good it was, especially from other couples who did it. So we thought we’d give it a try, even though we felt out of our element and didn’t really know how to do it. Hopefully, our inexperience wouldn’t embarrass us. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? The “it” is fondue. When … Continue reading →
Why do Americans bother with Thanksgiving? The American holiday of Thanksgiving is about to take place, one which began with the pilgrims and Indians sharing a feast to give thanks for a good harvest. As time progressed and we moved away from an agrarian-based economy, the holiday became a day of giving thanks for the blessings in our lives and spending time with our families. And now Thanksgiving has evolved yet again–it’s become more of a “shopping holiday” with people … Continue reading →
Why are motor vehicle bureaus located in the seediest parts of town? After getting married not too long ago, I’m going through the oh-so-fun process of changing my last name to my husband’s name. Social Security, banks, credit cards, doctors’ offices, etc., etc. While I was waiting in line to update the name on my driver’s license, it struck me that no matter which state I’ve lived in, motor vehicle bureaus tend to be located in the worst parts of … Continue reading →
Why do socks like to wander? They have issues with commitment and rarely stay together with their mate. They have no problem pairing off with others and getting dirty, really dirty sometimes. If they could talk, the stories of their conquests would be more interesting than most reality TV shows. You know what I’m talking about–socks. The other day I was doing my laundry, and mind you, I wasn’t washing loads of socks. Just two pairs with my load of … Continue reading →
Why can’t we send American politicians back to kindergarten? Unless you’ve been completely unplugged and off the grid for the past week, you’re probably aware that the almighty United States of America, a stronghold of democracy and one of the wealthiest nations in the world, if not the wealthiest, has shut down its government because politicians can’t agree on how to fund it. Roughly 800,000 federal workers have been furloughed, and they don’t know when to expect their next paycheck. … Continue reading →