Category Archives: humor

Pet Names

Posted on March 8, 2013 by hawleywood40

“Whatcha want, Skeeter?” I called across the room the other night, using the voice I reserve for baby-talking to my cat. He’d been meowing at me while I tried to check my email. Sylvester stretched and looked at me like … Continue reading →

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The Sims 3: A Great Escape

Posted on February 24, 2013 by hawleywood40

I am writer, hear me roar! I am a disciple of discipline who has no time for mindless distractions. At least that’s what I’d have people believe when I put my best foot forward in this blog. The truth is, … Continue reading →

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Grandmom Goes “Grey”

Posted on February 16, 2013 by hawleywood40

One of the best and worst things that happened to me in 2012 was that I broke my Kindle. I am both a voracious reader and a broke paycheck-to-paycheck schmuck. It isn’t hard to understand why I’d put the death … Continue reading →

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When A Writer Watches the Superbowl …

Posted on February 8, 2013 by hawleywood40

I’ve been a writer long enough to accept the weird brain-quirks that come with the territory. I have grown used to the constant chatter in my brain. When the well of weirdness runs dry, I actually get a little disconcerted. … Continue reading →

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Football And Our Inner Freakitude

Posted on January 18, 2013 by hawleywood40

I have never claimed to be “normal.” I’m not even sure what that word means, actually. I basically think we’re all a bunch of weirdos traipsing the planet in search of others who share our particular brand of freakishness. Even … Continue reading →

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A New-To-Me Kind of Writer’s Block

Posted on January 12, 2013 by hawleywood40

Do you have one of those people in your life who shares way too much about their bodily functions? The family member who tells you about her horrible case of the “green poops” over dinner or friend who gives you … Continue reading →

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Yo’ Momma (And Yo’ Momma Alone)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by hawleywood40

On Mother’s Day, we go out of our way to show our Mommas how loved they are and how much we appreciate all they’ve done and continue to do. Moms are caretakers, nurturers, drill sargeants, doctors, maids, teachers and spiritual … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Day Moment For Pet Parents: What We’d Tell Our Critters if We Could

Posted on May 8, 2012 by hawleywood40

You know those annoying people who think of their pets as children? The ones who joke that we should be able to claim our furry family members as dependents because dammit, vet bills are expensive? I’m one of them. I … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays: Have Weasels, Will Travel

Posted on December 20, 2011 by hawleywood40

Although I haven’t lived in my parents’ house for over 20 years, it is where you will always find me on Christmas morning. It doesn’t even matter that now that my niece is a teenager, we no longer have true … Continue reading →

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Home for the Holidays 1: The Box

Posted on December 6, 2011 by hawleywood40

The holidays are a time for family, togetherness, and making memories. But let’s get real. They are also a time for real-life TV sitcom moments. One of my favorite Christmas memories involves, of all things, a tampon box. My father … Continue reading →

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