Alarmed by My Helplessness

I still have my watch.. It sits on my wrist like a vestigial organ, though it’s prettier than an appendix.

Get a Free Glass with Every Drink You Have at My House

Collectors spend their lives gathering items for their estate sale. Disposers spend their lives giving stuff away. Usually they marry each other

Dorothy RosbyMay 24, 2023clutter, Collections, midwestern humorist, Organizaiton Comments

Happy Guilt Day

When you spend thirty billion dollars in May you’re bound to be a little short on cash come June.

Racking, Wracking and Cyberslacking

I’ve been able to find answers to some of my most pressing questions on the internet, and some of them may even be right.

TechnologyDorothy RosbyMay 3, 2023Google, search engine, trivia Comments

The Language of Love

We both have veto power in all important decisions in our marriage including where to go to dinner.

MarriageDorothy RosbyApril 18, 2023marriage, eating out, midwestern humorist Comments

How Christmas in July Got Its Start

A friend says cheerfully, “What are you doing?” I say, “I have no idea.”

Dorothy RosbyMarch 26, 2023humor, midwestern humorist, organization, housekeeping Comments

A Chance of Madness in March

If I’m going to go mad in March, and there’s a better than one in 9.2 quintillion chance that I will, I can’t blame basketball.

HolidaysDorothy RosbyMarch 15, 2023March Madness, Holidays, Humor, midwestern humorist Comments

And the Oscar Goes To…

And the Award for Having the Good Sense to Wear Comfortable Shoes goes to…

EntertainmentDorothy RosbyFebruary 28, 2023Oscars, Oscar nominations, movies Comments

Don’t Knit While You Drive and Other Rules of the Road

Yes, absolutely, it’s okay to knit or put in your contacts while you’re in a moving car, but only if you’re the passenger.

TravelDorothy RosbyFebruary 15, 2023road rage, driving, midwestern humorist Comments

And the Winners Are…

It was the best of lists. It was the worst of lists. Also the most, least, biggest, smallest, flattest and roundest of lists.

Dorothy RosbyJanuary 7, 2023New Year's, Best of lists, Humor, Midwestern Comments

How to Wrap a Million Dollar Smartphone

You could even wrap your gift in newspaper. But be careful to avoid the obituary page.

HolidaysDorothy RosbyDecember 20, 2022Christmas humor, gift wrapping, midwestern humorist, Holiday humorComment

A Few Christmas Tunes I’d Like to Roast over an Open Fire

There are a few Christmas songs that make me grateful Christmas comes but once a year.

Late for Time Management

I was once late for a time management seminar.

Dorothy RosbyNovember 8, 2022time management, Organizaiton, home office, midwestern humorist Comments

Out of Costume

The last thing I sewed with an actual sewing machine was my thumb, and that has a way of inspiring you to look for other hobbies.

HolidaysDorothy RosbyOctober 27, 2022Holidays, Halloween, midwestern humorist, costumes, Halloween costumesComment

Early Birds Versus Night Owls

Some people are morning people. Some people are night people. And some people are only people for a few minutes right around suppertime.

HealthDorothy RosbyOctober 11, 2022sleep, morning person, night owl, early birdComment

Bedpans and Ballpoint Pens

If I can just get my hands on that pocketknife/golf tee/watering can, my life will be complete.

Celebrating Work Easier than Doing It

Labor Day is celebrated on Monday because even back in the 1800s when Congress made it a federal holiday, everyone wanted to sleep in on Monday mornings.

Dorothy RosbyAugust 30, 2022 Comments

Worrying Your Way to Better Health and Long Life

Most of what we worry about never happens. That’s why I worry! It works.

Dorothy RosbyAugust 18, 2022Comment

Hey, Greeting Card Company

I’m about to have a birthday. I won’t say which one but I’ll give you a hint: It’s not my tenth.

HolidaysDorothy RosbyAugust 5, 2022birthdays, greeting cards, age, midwestern humorist Comments

Hacks for Remembering Hacks

Did you know that ketchup can clean copper and mustard can be used as an exfoliating face mask? Also, they’re both really good on hot dogs.

Dorothy RosbyJuly 6, 2022Life hacks, tips, Humor, midwestern humorist Comments

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and Occasional Ranting by Dorothy Rosby

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