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Sick Time by Perilynn

I grabbed a fifth of Chloraseptic, and a hot water bottle full of Nyquil, and put myself into a chemically-induced coma until the virus moved through my very tired, very aching body. 595 words

Cold Feet by Perilynn

“You ought to come with us,” a Scoutmaster told me once. “We dig down in the snow and lay in our sleeping bags for two days.” / Thanks, but I’ll just stay home where the smart people live. 610 words

Joy to the Whirled by Perilynn

Shouldn’t a holiday based on peace, love and charity make us feel good instead of homicidal? 617 words

Putting the 'Die' in Diet by Perilynn

There’s a good chance we’ll eat too much pie or gravy (hopefully not at the same time) and we’ll indulge more than we know is good for us. 627 words

Presidential Pardon by Perilynn

Polls show that if the presidential election was held today, voters would be caught off-guard and there would be a record-low turnout. 644 words

Senior Blues by Perilynn

A much older, much grumpier mom sends her youngest daughter off to her first day of her senior year of high school. 620 words

Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous by Perilynn

When the hubbie and I heard about the Great Oz of Shopping Centers, we cranked up the horseless carriage and we drove off to the big city to see what the fuss was all about. 576 words

Staycation Summer Guide by Perilynn

Because no one has expendable money anymore. . .most families are stuck in their homes this summer, trying not to strangle each other. 609 words

A Dog's Life by Perilynn

It’s been a while since Ringo the Dog gave me some life tips. Well, he’s given me tips, but I don’t always write them down. Because I’m lazy, just like Ringo. 623 words

Technologic Twit by Perilynn

There are SO many ways to share information it’s a full-time job keeping up with it all. Luckily, I don’t. 622 words

A Tangled Web by Perilynn

There’s a reason sci-fi and fantasy authors use spiders as crazy killers. J.R.R. Tolkien and J.K. Rowling each had freaky spiders attacking their heroes. 643 words

Exceeding the Feed Limit by Perilynn

For only $10, you can get all the food you want that’s been sneezed on, sniffed, fondled and dropped on the floor once or twice. What a deal! 608 words

Love is Blind by Perilynn

I’ve heard that love means never having to say you’re sorry. Seriously? Did a guy say that? Had to have been a guy. 627 words

A Half-Baked Christmas by Perilynn

Without a healthy sense of humor and fun, no one would survive this joyous/stressful season. 586 words

National Non-Diet Day by Perilynn

What better way to express gratitude than to eat a 5,000 calorie meal and collapse on the couch while children, grandchildren and dogs jump on your belly? 600 words

Read it and Weep by Perilynn

Why do women have to focus on weight loss and looking younger while men can go deep-sea fishing and acquire wealth? 504 words

Dog Days of Summer by Perilynn

. . .we have learned to treat Ringo like that special aunt who wanders through the neighborhood in her underwear 610 words

How I Spent My Summer Vacations by Perilynn

I still associate July with roller coasters, sno-cones, nausea and depressing songs. Traditions I’ve passed on to my own children. 587 words

In Case of Emergency by Perilynn

From earthquakes in Japan to tornados in the south to Newt Gingrich running for president to narrowly escaping the end of the world; the danger level on the earth has never been greater. 571 words

Scared Straight by Perilynn

About the time my blood-curdling scream shattered my husband’s eardrums, I realized I probably should have stayed home. 582 words

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