Have you ever had one of those mornings where you’d rather not get out of bed? I woke up like that today. Nothing earth shaking. Just a low feeling of malaise. A temporary depressive state. And given the current events in the world, it’s not all that surprising. On days when I get that feeling,Continue reading “It’s the Rant Before Christmas”
Author Archives: Judith Pettersen
Ring the Bell
This is a reposting from 2016. It’s a bit too hopeful, but what did I know? I’ve been caught up in the melancholia of the world. Stunned, like many, by the US election. If any of my friends were on the celebratory side, please don’t tell me. Go hang out with your new pal, DavidContinue reading “Ring the Bell”
Dear Boomer
Let’s face it. We need to talk about our faces. Like, what the hell? You live for thirty, forty years and that image in the mirror doesn’t change all that much. But you keep living your life (with gratitude, because not everyone gets to do that) and it starts to feel like time has spedContinue reading “Dear Boomer”
Reunion
In the middle of September, I attended a Brandon University reunion. My third one, and not even mine, really. The class of 74 belonged to my husband. I’m not sure what it was about my own class of ’76, but apparently, we weren’t much fun and had no interest in reuniting. This time it wasContinue reading “Reunion”
Bug
Last fall I was in bed at my daughter’s house when a moth swooped past my head to brush against my cheek. I’m from northern Manitoba, so I’m used to bugs. Mosquitoes, house flies and a hairy spider or two have all been late night house callers. Over the last seven years I have takenContinue reading “Bug”
You Again!
I made an unfortunate discovery this summer. Apparently, you can’t just keep adding stain to your deck year after year and expect it to stick. It needs tough love to make it last. My friend Gaye offered to help, since they own a powerwasher. I’m almost certain I used a garden hose with poor pressureContinue reading “You Again!”
Love Story
To misquote author Erich Segal, what can you say about a girl who died? That she was beautiful? That she was loved? Yes. But since her loss has left me…all of us, with a ragged wound that refuses to heal, I’m first going to talk about how damned annoying she could be. Susan was aContinue reading “Love Story”
Bachelor Billionaires…They’re Selling like Hotcakes!
I belong to a cheap bookbuying club that discounts all kinds of books. It lets you pick from a few different genres, and every day you have the option of selecting anywhere from 5 to 7 options. I’ve found some excellent reads there. But if you’ve even hinted that you can handle a romance novel,Continue reading “Bachelor Billionaires…They’re Selling like Hotcakes!”
The Truth About Hipster Beards
(A reprint from 2017) Once upon the new millennium, a guy looked at a photo of Sigmund Freud and said to himself, my facial hair envy is out of control. I must have that beard. I’ll shag it up, grow it longer, and throw testosterone around like a final sale at Sears. In an alternateContinue reading “The Truth About Hipster Beards”
Someone Call the Fire Department
A few strange things have happened over the last few weeks. First, the top of my deodorant stick broke off. I was heading out on a trip and I hate wasting money so I found a tiny plastic bag I’d saved from Baba’s Bulk Bin, and shoved the piece in there. I am nothing ifContinue reading “Someone Call the Fire Department”
Judith Pettersen 