I still believe in the Holy Trinity, except now it's Target, Trader Joe's, and IKEA.

Were I forced to describe this woman in one word, that word would be...herpes.

Expressing political opinion can be a powerful way to establish a character's voice when writing fiction.

Fletch then kisses me on the forehead before opening the cabinet under the coffeemaker to grab placemats and napkins. Retrieving these items is his job because I kind of don't like to bend. I also refuse to carry anything heavier than my purse.

Seriously, our nation is never going to be on the same page on issues like gun control, welfare, the economy, the environment, etc. I doubt we'll ever come to terms on tastes great or less filling and hybrids versus Hummers, and there will always be Yankees fans and Red Sox fans, and never the 'twain shall meet. Fortunately, all it takes for us to be of one mind is some buttercream frosting.

You know what it was like? It was like thinking I was heading to a surprise party and instead it was a surprise pap smear.

I tried, it was hard, I quit, the end. Story of my life.