Category Archives: humor

Annoying Expressions

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Barb Knowles

When I was a teenager/young adult, a common expression when one was astounded or upset with news was “You’re kidding me!” Meaning, that’s crazy or horrible or wow, I can’t believe that happened. I used it all the time. It … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged adults, age, culture, expressions, generational differences, generations, Humor, idiomatic expressions, life style, millennials, no problem, no worries, parents, teenagers | 29 Comments

How Old Are You?

Posted on November 18, 2018 by Barb Knowles

I would give credit where credit is due, if I knew who started this on social media. But I don’t know. It’s fun though. I am aspergum years old. I am had the measles and chickenpox but not mumps years old. I’m wore white … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged 50's, 60's, age, aging, aspergum, Chatty Cathy, chicken pox, growing older, Humor, measles, mumps, vaccinations | 20 Comments

No Horsing Around

Posted on September 2, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Spaces or Stalls? p.s. There are no horses here.

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged apartments, cars, condos, horses, Humor, parking, parking spaces, photography, silly signs, stalls | 3 Comments

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games)

Posted on July 21, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Posted in humor, photography | Tagged blogging, Catching Fire, Humor, Katniss Everdeen, morning walk, nature, photography, photos, The Hunger Games, trees, walking | 18 Comments

Oh, I’m Sorry Thief

Posted on June 24, 2018 by Barb Knowles

I was raised to be polite. To have social skills. Etiquette was a requirement, not an option. Yes ma’am. Yes sir. Excuse me. Curtsying. A month or so ago my husband and I were in New York City. We have … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged addicted to cellphone, addiction, burglary, burgler, cabs, etiquette, fun times, Grand Central, Grand Central Terminal, iPhones, life lessons, NYC, stealing, Technology, texting, thief | 15 Comments

#legit

Posted on February 8, 2018 by Barb Knowles

Grandson: Mamoo, you aren’t a stereotypical grandmother…..you’re legit. Me: What’s a stereotypical grandmother? Grandson: One who knits ugly sweaters and does boring stuff. I’m legit. That was such a cool compliment. He did have an ulterior motive, though, because he wanted me to … Continue reading →

Posted in family, humor, Uncategorized | Tagged DNA, family, family dynamics, grandchildren, grandmother, grandparents, Humor, knitting, legit, unconditional love | 13 Comments

The Oral Surgery/Heart Attack/Vegan Diet

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Barb Knowles

If you meet me, you will think I’m a healthy woman. I’m 64 years old, but don’t feel that way at all. I’m always unpleasantly shocked when I glance in the mirror and think who is that person? Now that … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, nutrition | Tagged Angela Lidden, diets, heart attack, nutrition, Oh She Glows, smoothies, snacks, strokes, The Oh She Glows Cookbook, TIA, vegan, weight loss | 50 Comments

We Need A Super Heroine

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Barb Knowles

Do we need to find the missing jigsaw pieces or a superhero? I go with find a superheroine.

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Humor, New York City, superhero, superheroine, thanksgiving | Leave a comment

My Problem With My Echo

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Barb Knowles

I received an Amazon Echo as a gift from one of my kids a couple of years ago. I stared at it blankly and my son said “You don’t know what it is.” He was right. I had no clue what … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, Uncategorized | Tagged Alexa, Amazon, Amazon Echo, blogging, courtesy, entertainment, Humor, please, polite, social niceties, thank you | 22 Comments

The Freshmen Are Coming!

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Barb Knowles

THE FRESHMEN ARE COMING! THE FRESHMEN ARE COMING! EVERYONE TO GET FROM STREETS! Anyone out there who still remembers this movie? The Russians are Coming, 1966

Posted in humor | Tagged comedy, first day of school, freshmen, freshmen orientation, high school, Humor, movies, school, teachers, The Russians Are Coming | 8 Comments