This is a public service announcement from those of us here at Alarmist Media, ever vigilant in protecting the public from themselves, each other, and most importantly us. This just…
Dear Santa, You know how, two weeks before Christmas, you keep getting these requests for world peace and stuff like that? This isn’t one of those requests. I do want…
By Janet Hanks In the “Pronouncements Made While-You-Wait” Department, we would like to offer this for your consideration: the finest form of transportation known to man is the bicycle. Well,…
By JANET HANKS, Featured Weekly Columnist Today is the Fourth of July, the day Americans traditionally celebrate our national independence from Great Britain. This is an interesting choice of day,…
I have had less Christmas spirit than the Grinch lately, a problem somewhat compounded by the relentless cheerfulness on all sides. This has caused consternation among my friends, so, to…
While I realize this is going to come as a shock to some folks, it’s about time we were told the truth: Not everything on the Internet is real. This…
Theoretically, I am on summer break. I have a whole list of things I want to do, projects that will be fun and restorative. I can’t wait to start them,…
My beloved and I are happy to announce that on Wednesday we welcomed another member into our family. Yes, our oldest daughter (O.D.) and son-in-law have done their…
Recent developments, a.k.a. Mother’s Day, have gotten me to thinking about this whole “mother” thing and how I may be reaping the rewards of unmotherly selfishness. As it happens, I…
Janet Hanks If you are not blessed with dog ownership, perhaps you’re not aware that all dogs are pack animals. They require a hierarchy in order to function, and one…
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