Tag Archives: humour

Iris Learns to Vlog

Posted on January 26, 2012 by The Bearded Iris
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Me so horny…

Posted on March 3, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Last night my 11 year old son pulled me aside and asked: “Mom? What does ‘horny’ mean?” Oh Lord. Here we go. First I had to give myself the Heimlich with the back of a kitchen chair to dislodge the … Continue reading →

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Five things I really hate.

Posted on March 2, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

While absentmindedly scrolling through my Twitter feed yesterday, I stumbled across this blog post title: Pet Hates. Not to be Confused with “Hates Pets.” Which just goes to show you how important blog titles are. Because I thought to myself, … Continue reading →

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You better believe it.

Posted on March 1, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

I was wracking my brain to come up with a fabulous, life-altering tip I could share with you for my Just The Tip Tuesday feature today. And then I remembered this really charming motivational slogan and table scape I spied … Continue reading →

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New Stamps Keep Mailmen Happy

Posted on February 28, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

Remember a few years ago when the hot topic was disgruntled postal workers going on shooting sprees? Well, looks like they’ve come up with a new way to keep the mailmen happy: This, my friends, is a page of stamps … Continue reading →

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How to Revive Your Child’s Limp Curls

Posted on January 18, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

In honor of relaunching The Bearded Iris, I would like to re-institute my “Just the Tip Tuesday” column. In the past, I’ve shared tips on a variety of things like how to stay on track with an antibiotics schedule, how … Continue reading →

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And so it begins…

Posted on February 4, 2009 by The Bearded Iris

You would think that with three kids I would have experienced it long before today, but no. Today was my first time. My first time stressing over getting my kid into the right school. Preschool to be exact.  Wait. Let … Continue reading →

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Verbal Diarrhea

Posted on January 26, 2009 by The Bearded Iris

No, I haven’t been trapped under something heavy, unfortunately, thanks for asking. My husband does need to lose a few pounds, it’s true, but he’s been steering clear of my sniffling-sneezing-coughing-aching-stuffy head-fever-I need to rest-ass lately. Long story short: I’m … Continue reading →

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The Booger Heard ‘Round the World

Posted on December 31, 2008 by The Bearded Iris

Two bloggers. Two different hemispheres. One vision (largely impaired by too much clutter, dirt, and booze). Exposed for all the world to see as Housekeepers of Ill-Repute, Proprietresses of Dubious Maternal Instinct, and Woefully Neglectful Wives. Here they are, flashing … Continue reading →

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Micro-Mangering

Posted on December 8, 2008 by The Bearded Iris

We have a Nativity Scene on our entryway table. It is a beautiful Fontanini set that my husband bought for me as a gift early in our marriage. Over the years my mother and mother-in-law have added to the set with … Continue reading →

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