Entitled RFK Jr. Hoping for a Grand Slam

by | Nov 6, 2023 | Weekly Column

I spent much of October watching a lot of baseball lately because playoff season is when things get a little more interesting. Every time I settled in to watch a game, I was reminded of that brilliant insult: “He was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.”...

Sad When New Yorkers Talk More Southern Than We Do

by | Oct 23, 2023 | Weekly Column

Because the Princess is a member of Gen Z (generally refers to those born between 1996 and 2012) I wasn’t the least surprised to read this headline on a recent “New York Post” story: “Gen Z is Killing the Southern Drawl Y’all.” I’ve suspected this for quite a while....

Everything That’s Right About Men These Days

by | Oct 16, 2023 | Weekly Column

I went to a wedding last weekend. It was joyous, mostly traditional and affirming of all things loving, honoring and cherishing. A good time was had by all. There was this one moment though I loved the most because, honestly, I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t have happened...

How Often Do You Think of the Roman Empire? What?!?!

by | Oct 9, 2023 | Weekly Column

I asked Duh Hubby the other day how often he thinks of the Roman Empire, and he said, “I dunno. Never?” Which is exactly the response I predicted. But turns out he’s the exception. TikTok’s latest stunt isn’t dumb or deadly. All you have to do, ladies, is ask the man...

Three Little Words…If I Can Just Remember Them

by | Sep 11, 2023 | Weekly Column

After the usual vital signs check at my annual physical, the nurse looked at me with a kind smile. “OK, now I’m going to say three words and I’m going to ask you to recall those three words a little later.” She said the words slowly and distinctly, but they were...

Say Hello to Me…Or Else!

by | Sep 4, 2023 | Weekly Column

I was sitting around, just feeling like, I dunno, a “listless vessel” when I read that researchers have found if you simply say “Hello” to at least five of your neighbors on a regular basis you will be rewarded with a significant boost in overall wellbeing. According...

Loony DeSantis Policies Bench the Bard

by | Aug 28, 2023 | Weekly Column

Oh, what fools these mortals be! And by “fools” I mean Ron DeSantis & Co. whose overcaffeinated-meth-addict-on-bath-salts-while-guzzling-a-handle-of-Fireball approach to education in Florida has resulted in a No Shakespeare policy. Because sometimes, the bard...