

The Online Word of Mouth
Many people, myself included, claim that the modern technological age has made us disconnected from one another, especially the younger...


Mondays, Not So Bad
I’m not sure when Mondays started getting a bad reputation. I’m sure it was long before Garfield bemoaned the start of a new week. I’m...


Commercialization
As I wrote about Father’s Day Monday, it struck me as funny that even as far back as the 1930s, the cry was going out that holidays were...


Living on the Big Screen
Last night, the girls and I went to see Iron Man 3. We saw it in 2D as opposed to 3D, because 3D gives me a headache. The effects are...


Nap Time Should be a Law
There are things I fought hard against when I was younger that I wish I could do now. Nap time is number one on my list. When I was a...


Candle Lighter
Last Thursday, the Mess participated in the (Almost) Perfect Daughters Blog Tour with author, Nonnie Jules. In her thank you remarks at...


No, Really?
“Honestly, those people annoy the crap out of me,” Zac said as he went on a tirade about something or other. I can’t tell you what,...


The Practical Joke Goes On
The other day I was working on one of the essays for my upcoming book, A Confused Life, when I was retelling some of the pranks that have...


The Necessity of Many Keys
I’m not altogether keen on modern cars and their new key technology. I understand how they help eliminate someone making a quick copy...


Some Sacrificed All
Across the United States today people are remembering all of those who have sacrificed their lives to keep us safe. They have gone to...