I just realized that a lip balm sitting on my desk is about 7 or 8 years old. It’s Bonne Bell Dr. Pepper flavor.

I made carrot cake tonight. Triple layer, with cream cheese icing. I hate carrot cake…. No, amend that. I used to hate carrot cake. My carrot cake is damn good. It’s like banana bread without the yucky banana.

Why do retail shoppers get so frickin’ mean right before “The Holidays”? Do they not realize everyone else is shopping at the same time as they are? Do they not understand that items get “sold out”? Why do they get so impatient that there are lines at the registers? Why didn’t they shop sooner and not wait until the last $^^@#$@ minute?

I received so many compliments on my sweater today. I felt really cute… I was wearing a white tissue T, with a V neck yellow T over it, then a button down cotton shirt that’s printed in stripes of yellow and green carrots, tomatoes and corn. I had on khaki green cords and tan platform shoes. The piece de resitance sweater is off white cable knit, but unusual because it is ankle length. I have owned this sweater for at least 13 years. That makes me feel really old.

Why do people walk up to cashiers and say, “You look bored. I’m going to give you something to do.” I have been busy. All frickin’ day. This was the first time I had a minute to stop, take a breath, maybe ask to go to the bathroom. And you ruined it.

I’m tired of people being resentful of me because my husband and I do not have children. Oh, I must have so much more money than you because I am childless? Yes, that is my Lexus in the parking lot – the trunk is stuffed full of furs and diamonds. We chose not to have children and you could have, too. Don’t resent me because you’re dissatisfied with your life.

Why do bath towels become non-absorbent when you use fabric softener sheets?