Tag Archives: satire

The one in which I pledge never to do THAT again

Posted on October 25, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m In The Powder Room today discussing what happens when impulse control issues, fluorescent lighting, and smooth talking septuagenarian hairstylists collide. You’ll have to read it to believe it. See you over there? I’m the one with a bag on … Continue reading →

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Nine things I will never say at home

Posted on October 19, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

#9   “Here Honey, you hold the remote.” #8   “Could you please turn down the TV? I want to be able to hear the kids…and you, eating those grapes.” #7   “You know what would take my mind off … Continue reading →

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How to Choose the Perfect Conference Roommate

Posted on October 11, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’m on my way to the Aiming Low Non-Conference to chill with some of the funniest bloggers on the planet. I’m pretty excited about it too. Something tells me this crowd is going to be much more receptive to and appreciative … Continue reading →

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Does your child’s teacher not like you?

Posted on September 24, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

If you’re me, the answer is most assuredly “yes.” I’ve managed to clock a new world record in making my child’s teacher loathe me faster than ever before. And I think I may have finally figured out why.*   Join … Continue reading →

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What drives a woman to kill her husband with a coffee mug?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I don’t watch a lot of news these days. It’s a conscious choice. My soft little brain simply just cannot tolerate all the negativity and fear mongering. It brings me down. Big time. So I go about my business most … Continue reading →

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Are you a dog person or a cat person?

Posted on June 19, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Are you a dog person, a cat person, or just a really awful person who hates every last one of God’s creatures? Join me today In The Powder Room as I make sweeping generalizations about all of humanity.   C’mon! It … Continue reading →

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