Tag Archives: old people

Do you or someone you love suffer from Mispronunciationitis?

Posted on July 9, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Okay, fine. I just made that word up. But basically, I’m referring to someone who has trouble correctly pronouncing certain words. For me, this person is my mother. It’s been an issue her entire life, but I notice it getting worse … Continue reading →

Posted in family | Tagged aging, Bucket Head, humor, inuendo, mispronounce, ninja mom, old people, words people mispronounce | 225 Comments

What “Are you ready for Christmas?” might really mean.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by The Bearded Iris

The first time I heard it this year was on December 8th: “Are you ready for Christmas?” I effing hate that question. It makes me bristle every time with anxiety about all the items not yet checked off my mile-long … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, faith | Tagged christmas caroling, love each other, missing the point, nursing home heartbreaks, old people, trying to keep Christ in Christmas | 74 Comments

Tag Archives: old people

Do you or someone you love suffer from Mispronunciationitis?

What “Are you ready for Christmas?” might really mean.

Have you seen my tweezers?

Don’t get up. I’ll come to you.

I play favorites.

I’m kvelling!

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Currently reading…

I get around.

Help yourself, honey.

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What would Jesus do?

Oldies but Goodies

Lookin’ fer somethin’ special?

Behind the Curtain