Category Archives: Just for Fun

How to Put a Positive Spin on Your Worst Qualities (i.e.: How to Write a Eulogy for a Horrible Person) (i.e.: How to Beef up Your Resume)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on January 31, 2011 at 7:20 PM So maybe your mean old great aunt Georgia died, and you somehow got stuck with giving the ten-minute eulogy in the form of a poem. Or say you’re creating an online … Continue reading →

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The 3 Best Naps of All (my) Time (so far)

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on February 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM If you asked me what one thing in the world was my favorite, I would probably tell you a lie. Like maybe my husband or my cat or my friends or … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mice

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on December 13, 2010 at 2:45 PM When it comes to Christmas animals, there’s one clear-cut winner in my book: Christmas mice. The deciding factors of what makes an animal “Christmasy” could be up for grabs, so I’ll … Continue reading →

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Dear Home Depot,

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on September 7, 2010 at 4:00 PM I love your store. I have a nickname for your store. (The Home Pot—inspired by a sign with burned-out letters.) With the vast quantity of home improvement and craft projects I … Continue reading →

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the down-low on the nose-blow (the issues with the tissues)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Annie Neugebauer

Originally posted on August 6, 2010 at 2:15 AM Every opinion I’ve ever had about tissues. Why? Because I can. Whether you call them the generic “tissues,” the British “paper handkerchiefs,” or apply the brand name “Kleenex” to all forms … Continue reading →

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