I recently went to a viewing for a man who died while dining at chain restaurant named for a vegetable. He wasn’t sick. He wasn’t old. He appeared to be in good shape. Danny was a good guy–he left behind a college-aged son and, between he and his ex-wife, they did a hell of a … More Things You Can’t Say Without Being a Dick
The cover and title of this book grabbed me. I had to know more. After all, my dad lived with me during the last years of his storied life, and I knew first-hand how much trouble seniors can get into when they have no plans to go quietly into that good night (with apologies to … More The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen 83 1/4 Years Old
My older sister will tell you I’m the crazy one, but I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I’m not representing the family all by myself in the crazy-corner: In honor of sisters everywhere, here are the top ten reasons my sister is crazy (well, at least the ones that I can … More You Think I’m Crazy? Meet My Sister!
This month’s hilarious selections come from Kristan Higgins, the Queen of Funny-yet-Touching Domestic Fiction/Romance. I have a great deal of respect for Higgins as a writer, so much so, that I can overlook her political tweets that set my teeth on edge. Just saying. Pick up a Higgins book, and you’re in for a fun, … More Foxy Bibliophile – August 2017
