When I was in high school back in "The Dark Ages," (1967 grad) the Juniors hosted the Seniors for prom.  It was a small school in Iowa with just 82 in my class.  It was a big deal being on the committee, planning and paying for the prom with various fundraisers to cover the music, decorations, and the cost of the cater...more

My husband and I fly just a couple of times a year.  I am not afraid of flying, but I just hate the whole airport experience and resent that at least the first stowed bag is not included in the price.  God knows the price is high enough as it is!  I do think the idea of having a $100 fee for an empty seat next to you h...more

Oh, and BTW, I totally agree with those of you who are upset about the way BING works.  Please, MSN, just give us the entire article and put the threads at the end where those who want to can investigate further, and those who don't can ignore them.

We generally tip on the 20% before tax total, but I do have something that bothers me about that:  A couple with four kids come in to a decent restaurant and orders dinner for the family, they split the kids' food requiring extra plates, need a variety of drinks, at least one of which will be spilled, they need a high ...more

Not exactly an answer to this question, but I have one to top this:  In 1959 when I was 10 years old I had my tonsils taken out.  It was in the spring around Easter, so my grandma bought me a bunny cookie that was a round marshmallow head covered with chocolate (with purple pipe cleaner ears,) on a wooden stick.   My t...more

That depends on whether it was during official business or not.  In the case of the judge, if he was texting instead of listening to court proceedings, then that is reason for dismissal.  If it was during down time and to his own wife, well, that is actually pretty refreshing!

I like Joe.... but come on!  The Brits are our friends and allies.  Wouldn't you think the Queen has a guest room there in the palace?  I would think the security there would be sufficient and they could even throw in breakfast.  Joe, you seem like a regular Joe to me, and that is why I like you.  I don't expect you to...more

The daughter put a picture on FB that would possibly cause embarrassment to her family (who knows who might see it?)  so now she has experienced a little embarrassment herself.  Oh, well!  She will get over it, and will, perhaps, learn a valuable lesson.  When she is old enough to get a job she may be glad her mom stop...more

Well, there goes the b-b-q plans!  No, seriously, the threat of high winds and/or tornadoes strike terror in me.  I have been through a couple of very close calls and I hate it when the sky gets green and the sirens go off.  That said, I would rather be forewarned so I can take proper measures to protect myself and my ...more