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Brianna Popsickle – Super Hero … -
- Brianna PopsickleYou’ve heard those stories about ordinary people jumping into action doing just the right thing at just the right moment, to save the day? They’re fearless, strong and brave. I always thought I’d be that person. I’d be the one to press the silent alarm, knock the gun from... Submitted 1 year 30 days ago.
This Year I Resolve To Be Happy Being Me - Brianna Popsickle
My friend asked if I’d made any New Year Resolutions. “No I haven’t,” I replied, knowing there was something I had intended on giving up, but had already blown in the first days of the New Year. “I didn’t make any either,” my friend continued.... Submitted 1 year 36 days ago.
A Significant End To A Significant Year - Jennifer Stewart
Well Christmas is over, and 2010 is nearly gone. I’ve found myself almost without words as the accumulated pressures of a challenging year have come to a head in this strange season. It’s supposed to be about love and celebration of family and community. For some people it is, but for... Submitted 1 year 43 days ago.
I told my husband I wouldn’t write again until after the holidays. There are so many other things to do, but I felt a personal responsibility to warn men, both young and old, about the dangers that lurk while Christmas shopping. My twenty-year old son is a third-year university student... Submitted 1 year 52 days ago.
I’m Going Straight to Hell . . . - Brianna Popsickle
I was talking with a friend the other day who had been raised a Catholic. He said he used to make things up when he went to confession (as did most of his friends) because really, at age six, what did he have to confess? I could relate having grown up Catholic. I used to go to confession and say... Submitted 1 year 58 days ago.
Who Are These People and What Have They Done with My Friends? - Brianna Popsickle
I wrote an article recently about getting older. It got lots of feedback probably because getting older is something everyone could relate to. I’ve since come to the conclusion, like the saying goes, ‘you’re only as old as you feel’. On good days you might feel like a... Submitted 1 year 63 days ago.
The Striptease That Wouldn’t End - Brianna Popsickle
"Has he been here?" my husband asked anxiously the minute he stepped in the door. It had become the question of the day for the past month. No, he wasn't referring to my secret lover who (just between us) comes discreetly twice a week. He was referring to the contractor we'd hired months... Submitted 1 year 67 days ago.
Maybe It’s Never Too Late to Teach An Old Dog New Tricks - Brianna Popsickle
I was a good mother, but it wasn't always easy. Teaching your child right from wrong, teaching them forgiveness and patience is not always as black and white as one might think. I had a problem teaching my daughter the whole turn-the-other-cheek' thing. Literally. When I was pregnant with her... Submitted 1 year 77 days ago.
There’s No Shame in Couples Seeking the Help of a Professional - Brianna Popsickle
For a while now I've been secretly envying couples honest enough to admit they were having problems. I admired the fact that they identified their issues and took the necessary steps to resolve them. When they finally admitted they couldn't fix them on their own, they sought the help of a... Submitted 1 year 92 days ago.
Arrogance and Stupidity Are Friends of Humans Regardless of Race, Religion, or Otherwise - Teresa Ortiz
I will start by saying I probably should wait until I am not upset to share these thoughts. Nevertheless I forge ahead for fear that if I am to calm down, I might be guilty of letting this slide. And this my friends, must be shared. This morning I was spending a few minutes checking in on... Submitted 1 year 102 days ago.
My divorced friend often laments it's hard to meet men. I've suggested she spend a few hours browsing Home Depot on a Saturday but so far she hasn't taken my advice. I think in order to find a man you have to go where the men are. It makes perfect sense, and it's something I think the guys have... Submitted 1 year 116 days ago.
We All Have A Most Embarrassing Moment Story, Right? -
- Brianna PopsickleThe email read: " I'm in the washroom at work and the toilet won't flush. I can't go out because the VP's secretary saw me come in here. What should I do? Help!" I held my sides as I laughed while reading the message from my friend sent an hour earlier. I couldn't wait to hear how it turned... Submitted 1 year 134 days ago.
Tomorrow Is Not A Given -
- Grace O'MalleyHow many times have you heard people around you say things such as, "I'll organize the garage tomorrow," or "I'm not in the mood today, I'll fix the sink in the morning," or "This just isn't the right time for me, maybe tomorrow," or even "Tomorrow I'll tell him/her just how much they mean to me... Submitted 1 year 135 days ago.
When Life Gets in the Way of Living Your Life -
- Brianna PopsickleI'm a creature of habit. I like routine. I get up at the same time each day, eat my usual breakfast and hit the gym. When I walk the dog she instinctively knows where and when to cross the street because she's become accustomed to our route. I call my mother and a couple of friends each day, if I... Submitted 1 year 143 days ago.
I Love Him So: He Found My Diamond Earring & Made Sure I Got 2 New Beautiful Overstuffed Chairs - Fran Larson
Why wouldn't I love him? He always manages to surprise me with his uncanny ability to know when I am in trouble. Just the other day, I dropped one of my diamond earrings on the bedroom carpet, as I was taking it off. As you can probably guess, the diamond in the earring wasn't very big and that's... Submitted 1 year 153 days ago.
Mental Bookends - Dianne Lehmann
I have a pair of prescription glasses. Well, actually, I have one prescription "glass." I was born with one eye nearsighted (the right one) and the other mostly normal. Over time, my left eye took up the distance and middle distance viewing duties and my right eye became good for only reading and... Submitted 1 year 165 days ago.
What Does Your Bookshelf Say About You? -
- Brianna PopsickleMy husband's bookshelf is filled with novels written by Hemmingway, John LeCarre, Robert Parker and Irwin Shaw. He loves to disappear with a good book and get lost in a story. He also loves to write. My bookshelf is filled with books on gardening, diet and exercise, art and relationships. I have... Submitted 1 year 191 days ago.
Cool by Association - Brianna Popsickle
I've always admired cool people probably because I've never mastered being cool myself. I came close once. I was twenty and about to purchase my first car. I'd narrowed it down to a candy apple-red Sunfire, with black leather interior, a VHS cassette player and a sunroof or, a two-tone cream... Submitted 1 year 210 days ago.
Sail away - Elfreda Eriksen
Sail away, across the mighty oceans, Sail away, sail away with me, Ready about leo, watch your head on the boom, feel the spray of the salty water setting you free... Sail away, into the evening sunset, Anchor steady for the night, the gentle rocking motion and waves lapping against our boat, as... Submitted 1 year 248 days ago.
The Beer Store’s Not My Thing - Brianna Popsickle
We were picking up sticks and throwing them into our old, rusty fire pit. "Maybe I'll get you a new outdoor fireplace for Fathers' Day," I said cheerfully to my husband. "No, I like this one just fine," he answered. Damn , I really wanted a new one. What's the point of having beautiful lawn... Submitted 1 year 285 days ago.
Grocery Store Phobia - Brianna Popsickle
I enjoy meeting new people while shopping, but due to recent events I'm developing a fear of grocery stores. I was in the produce aisle when I became aware of two men staring at me. From across the vegetables one hollered, "Somebody got some sun." (I'd just come back from a trip south.)... Submitted 1 year 319 days ago.
I Lost My Wife, Again - Jack H. Schick
My wife gets lost a lot. Not only when I try to explain something to her that has even the least bit of complexity, but, frequently, when she's in an automobile by herself. It's incomprehensible to me. She sometimes gets so hopelessly, tragically lost I'm in awe. It rattles her nerves. She panics... Submitted 1 year 322 days ago.
Sorry if I mislead you. This isn't about George Clooney and his latest movie Up in the Air, in which he plays a man whose job it is to fire people. This is all about me . But just for fun let's take a moment and think about George Clooney shall we? Visualize George Clooney . Hmmm. I feel some... Submitted 2 years 24 days ago.
Domestic Violence in Gay/Lesbian Relationships - Nancy Travers
Domestic violence in gay and in lesbian relationships in the GBLT (Gay, Transgender, Lesbian, Transvestite) community is just as prevalent as in straight relationships, but the victims are less likely to report the violence because they feel they will be judged by their sexual orientation.... Submitted 2 years 54 days ago.
The Dark Side of Santa Claus Parades - Brianna Popsickle
The day began like every other. I grabbed my gym bag and jumped in the van. It wouldn't start. We'd been having trouble with it all week, needing to boost it several times. My friend came over. My husband hooked up the cables and gave it one final boost. My plan was to drive it to the garage... Submitted 2 years 58 days ago.
