Category Archives: Humor

Be Cool, or Happy — You Can’t Be Both

Posted on June 7, 2019 by This Woman Writes

Being happy and looking cool are distinct from one another. People who are “cool” are sophisticated, savyy, polished, worldly, suave, and bit . . . bored. A smooth sense of ennui pervades every action, and they never look clumsy, awkward … Continue reading →

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“Hello,” “Good-bye,” and “Jesus Loves You!”

Posted on March 6, 2015 by This Woman Writes

I don’t know how you answer the phone, but generally I say, “Hello,” or “Good Morning (Afternoon, Evening).” Sometimes, when I do the Good Afternoon routine there’s a pause at the other end until someone timidly asks, “Is this a … Continue reading →

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Something for Everyone

Posted on February 11, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The story of the painting, Something for Everyone, by Steve Henderson of Steve Henderson Fine Art: So often, they are forgotten – the dog and the cat – but not in Santa’s world. Within that capacious bag of dolls and blocks and … Continue reading →

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An Unforeseen Encounter

Posted on February 3, 2014 by This Woman Writes

The Story of This Painting — An Unforeseen Encounter by Steve Henderson of Steve Henderson Fine Art: Like all lovers of Christmas, Santa enjoys browsing the festive, holiday-decorated streets. On Christmas Eve night, when all shoppers are home in their … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life: Use What You Have

Posted on January 17, 2014 by This Woman Writes

It’s amazing how many people hate onions, and a good portion of the populace could go the rest of their lives without seeing one on their kitchen counter: “Ooooooh! They’re so HOT. Yucky Yucky Ooooh.” Oh, please, people; let’s move … Continue reading →

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Homeschool Super Moms

Posted on January 9, 2014 by This Woman Writes

One week after the birth of our first child found us camping with the Creature Who Needs No Sleep. Driven from our hot, stuffy apartment (no air conditioning) we relished the cool, mountain air, not to mention the lack of … Continue reading →

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Is the Bible Boring?

Posted on August 21, 2013 by This Woman Writes

One summer when I must have been insane, I agreed to join a small women’s Bible study given by a deaconess at the church we then attended. “You must be insane,” the Norwegian Artist commented when I told him. “You … Continue reading →

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Get ‘Em Drunk and They’ll Buy Anything

Posted on July 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

I’m not going to ask you if you’ve heard the sentence in the title, but I’d be curious to know how many times you’ve heard it. I’ve lost count. It’s one of those jokes along the lines of what dentists grit their teeth at, … Continue reading →

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Garden Produce — To Can or Not to Can

Posted on June 27, 2013 by This Woman Writes

In every relationship, there comes a point to be brutally honest with one another, and you and I, Dear Reader, have reached that point. There is something that you need to know about me. I don’t preserve produce from my … Continue reading →

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Viggo Mortensen — Will You Drop By?

Posted on June 21, 2013 by This Woman Writes

You won’t believe this, but yesterday I spoke with someone who knows someone who knows Viggo Mortensen’s (Aragorn, son of Arathorn, from the Lord of the Rings Trilogy) brother. The Norwegian Artist and I were in Sandpoint, Idaho, having driven 4 hours … Continue reading →