28 Apr
The examined life is worth living.
The documented life is worth living.
But is the publicized life worth living?
Life publicized is posted on social media with text, images, and/or video for the universe to see.
It’s all out there – the good, the bad, and the boring.
The mundane and the meaningless.
The real and the fabricated.
15 Mar
Looking for a humor book with heart?
All is not lost.
It’s a delightful mix of humor, self-help, and a happy dog…
What’s not to love?
17 Jan
First, the word “minimalism” – for God’s sake, it’s 10 letters and 5 syllables!
Why the #&!# not a shorter word…
… for a concept and practice that embodies simplicity and “less?”
If you are one hot mess short of being a certified hoarder, minimalism may be the answer.
It’s a thriving movement. It promises the average packrat “joy” through simplicity. […]
14 Dec
Holidays and stress go together like eggnog and rum, like millennials and artisanal creameries, like politicians and lying.
Deck the halls with boughs and blabber
‘Tis the season to be grumpy,
Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
Tis the season to be jumpy,
Ha-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la
A new study published in the British Medical Journal claims that your risk of heart attack is greatest on Christmas Eve and the following two days.
You’d like peace and quiet for the holidays. You want to relax. You want to stop and inhale the roses. You’re sadly optimistic on this count. […]
30 Nov
There are many lessons to be learned when evacuating from an active wildfire zone.
“Wind’s in the East…mist coming in.
Like something is brewing, about to begin.
Can’t put my finger…on what lies in store, but I fear what’s to happen all happened before.”
– Bert in Mary Poppins
Remember to breathe! But only with a N95 respirator mask so you can screen out hazardous gases such as carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, acrolein, and random farts.
Soot happens. You’ll likely resemble Dick Van Dyke as Bert the chimney sweeper in Mary Poppins.
22 Aug
Ever finish your kid’s homework? Netflix cheat on your husband? Try to explain Alexa to your mother?
If so, you’re not alone—Stacey Gustafson’s back at it again with Are You Still Kidding Me?
In this hilarious and heartwarming sequel to her #1 Amazon bestseller Are You Kidding Me? My Life with an Extremely Loud Family, Bathroom Calamities, and Crazy Relatives, Gustafson tackles the foibles of modern family life—from toddlers and teens to empty nesters—with wry wit and plenty of humor.
Grab a cup of coffee, ease into the easy chair, and be prepared to laugh out loud along with Stacey—she may not be your new best friend, but you’ll feel like she is by the time you’ve finished these forty-five stories of family life, written by a mother who’s seen it all.
Stacey Gustafson
29 Jul
Too much reading or watching the news is hazardous to your health.
Too much information, too much commentary will surely make you ill.
There should be a warning label on TV remotes:
“Watching TV cable news can be dangerous to your health.”
Forget opioid addiction – news junkies are now checking into rehab centers by the scores.
Before your head explodes,
may I suggest some pleasure reading? […]
6 Jul
Please welcome our little bundle of book joy. We have a second edition.
Available just in time for summer reading that is fun and helpful
For ages 12 and up – and for adults who are young at heart
“The quintessential book on the importance of humor in our lives.”
– Larry Wilde, New York Times Best Selling Author of How The Great Comedy Writers Create Laughter and Great Comedians Talk About Comedy
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“The activities are creative and playful. The information is amusing and transformative. This isn’t a “Have To” book. This is a “Want To” book.”
– Jim Winter, Educator & Founder of Wavelength. Inc.
Paperback version with black and white illustrations
Thank You! Enjoy the Summer!
6 Apr
Hilarious! Look Alive Out There: Essays by Sloane Crosley
On Amazon https://amzn.to/2GEdJqu
Have you read it yet?
29 Mar
Or a good 24 hours?
Classic Judith Viorst children’s book
According to a recent study (don’t you hate recent studies?)
The average American has two months of ‘bad days’ every year.
60 days!
This is darn near one-sixth of your entire year.
“My wireless went out for five minutes and I panicked. It wasn’t pretty. ”
“I had to wait in line for ten minutes at Starbucks for my afternoon Iced Cinnamon Almondmilk Macchiato. I thought I’d die.” […]
