Sniff sniff.  Had to go find my pup and give him a hug.  Dogs are so incredible.  I am constantly in awe that they let us doof-heads hang out with them.

I really don't like whiners.  I had a paper route by the time I was 9.  Everything but $5 a week was put into savings for my college.  I got $1,500/yr from my parents for college, who had 3 kids in college at the same time.  My husband (hispanic) put himself completely through college, while his parents tried to borrow...more

I live in AZ, where I know many, many families who are hundreds of thousands of dollars underwater.  I was fortunate enough to buy in '00, before the bubble.  So many people have "strategically defaulted" and are now renting.  I would like to make a shout out to all the people who stuck to their guns and are still payi...more

My husband texted me that he missed our dog (he was working out of town for the week) and I replied "awwww" and pressed send.  It autocorrected to "sewer."  Nice message to get from your wife when you tell her you miss the dog.  I guess he misses me too....

Adele is the first one to admit she is not royalty and calls herself "common as muck" (google that).  She came from humble places and is very down to earth.  I think her reaction is very true to her, and I applaud her for that.  Go girl.  No pretenses there.