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SUSAN’S UNFILTERED WIT
Observations about life from the far side of the hill
Susan started writing when she discovered, in retirement, that she looked terrible in golf clothes and canasta had way too many rules. Looking for something personally meaningful to do that did not require wearing polo shirts, she enrolled in a class for fledging writers. Not quite ready to tackle the great American novel, she began to write short, witty essays about life from the perspective of “a woman of a certain age.”
Deciding that the world needed another Erma Bombeck and\or Nora Ephron, with a bit of Andy Rooney thrown in for good measure, she went public. Susan created her blog, now called Susan’s Unfiltered Wit, where she continues to entertain her generation of pre-baby boomers and beyond with new posts twice a month.
Woman’s Best Friend?
I am crestfallen. Dispirited. Sad. Dejected. Although in this matter, I prefer crestfallen to the other synonyms since the origin of the word has to do with animals. And my current unhappy mood has everything to do with an animal. And with an article I recently read concerning research into the emotional life of dogs. If you’ve been following my blog for a period of time, then you’ve come to understand that I’m a dog lover. When I first started writing, my husband and I cohabitated with two beautiful Labrador retrievers, Bette and Davis. They were central to my essay
Woman’s Best Friend?
I am crestfallen. Dispirited. Sad. Dejected. Although in this matter, I prefer crestfallen to the other synonyms since the origin of the word
Fifteen Minutes of Fame
First of all, I want to thank all my Florida friends who were able, despite the rain, to attend my book signing yesterday,
Will the Chantix Turkey Spoil Thanksgiving?
And other anthropomorphic dilemmas Anthropomorphism. Try that one next time you play “Words with Friends.” For the somewhat befuddled, that fancy five-syllable noun
My Life As a Car
I'm not sure if I really believe in reincarnation, but I do find the notion very seductive. One can take a measure of
Old Dog, New Tricks
I'm pleased to state that when it comes to technology, I have one foot and 2-1\2 toes in the 21st century! Reluctant as
What’s In It for Me?
Can you believe it's already mid-September? Where have all the flowers gone? The summer flew by as quickly as if it was being
What’s Wrong with this Picture?
Question: If I asked you to write a caption for the photo above, based on what you see, would it occur to you
An Uplifting Experience
Ladies: did you know that when you walk into a store to buy a new bra, the odds are that you're going to
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