My secret obsession: ironing clothes
By Mike Turnlund
Reader Contributor
This is a weird article to write, because who really cares? I mean, of all the things to be obsessed about. Maybe it’s further evidence …
By Mike Turnlund
Reader Contributor
This is a weird article to write, because who really cares? I mean, of all the things to be obsessed about. Maybe it’s further evidence …
By Cody Lyman
Reader Columnist
Aries
Don’t forget that it’s your birthday.
Taurus
Sharing is caring, and you’re in need of some self-care. No one will appreciate you more than …
By Cody Lyman
Reader Contributor
Aries
You have the propensity to pull more wisecracks out of your buttcrack than is usual in coming days. You will also experience increased flatulence, …
By Scarlette Quille
As a mother, there is really no limit to the things that I have subjected myself to for the sake of my children. Wiping tears and asses …
By Nancy Gerth
Reader Contributor
Something nobody mentions about growing old is that suddenly you can — and do — hurt yourself in new and imaginative ways. This has been …
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
The typical holiday has a specific historic event or religious significance tied to it. Christmas has Jesus’ birthday, the Fourth of July has the American …
By Scarlette Quille
Reader Columnist
I am not really sure why I despise the autumn season. Temperate weather, beautiful scenery and “harvesting” everything from pumpkins to elk is just not …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
His own hour-long Showtime special. A recurring role on long-running sitcom “Parks and Rec” as Sewage Joe. Several appearances on “Late Night with Jay Leno.” …
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