Wednesday, February 17, 2016

The Facts of Life: 10 Things I Learned This Month

Obscenely expensive blueberries are not immune to the laws of gravity.

Progesterone will not fix everything and it may make you fat.


In an unofficial study conducted by a certain pollyannaish writer who frequently orders said beverage, it was found that "macchiato" is only a loosely defined term. In practice, "macchiato" can be translated as "cappuccino", "latte", or an orgiastic concoction of caramel, milk, whip cream and espresso.


"PTA Mom" is not a job for everyone.


The United Stated of America is populated with a horrifyingly large number of citizens who believe in "voting with our middle finger" and that supporting a racist, misogynist, narcissist with no political experience whatsoever for President is perfectly acceptable.   


Some people really dig gray hair on a woman.


You cannot use a car's turn signals in the city of San Francisco but in case of an emergency, they can be engaged ONLY as the car is already turning. I think this is a law.


Mopping the floor is an acceptable alternative to writing.


Valentine's is a fabulous, creative holiday that has been around since before Hallmark, it can be enjoyed with anybody, not just lovers, and those who embrace it are warm, sensual hot-house flowers.


Children who were previously responding fabulously to therapies for a couple of years may regress. In a new, much more mature way.  This will surprise you and pain your heart.