A while ago, Mark and I and our younger son, Hank, decided it would be fun to have an occasional family movie night where we took turns… Read more “I’ll take my movies old, thank you very much”
Author: nmusolf
I am a writer, wife and mom living in southern Minnesota. I have written fiction and non-fiction and my work has also appeared in numerous Chicken Soup for the Soul books, Woman's World magazine, the Chicago Tribune and the Christian Science Monitor.
Put on a happy face!
Did you know the emoticon of a smiley face that is laughing so hard it is crying (officially known as Face with Tears of Joy Emoji) is… Read more “Put on a happy face!”
Yeah, 100’s not going to happen
An article entitled something like “Surprising Signs You’ll Live to be 100” caught my eye the other day. After all, who doesn’t want to live to be… Read more “Yeah, 100’s not going to happen”
When texting, check twice, maybe even thrice
Not too long ago I had a dream where I looked at Facebook and saw three pineapple icons posted on my page. Being a nosy person, I… Read more “When texting, check twice, maybe even thrice”
Hot Pants!
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed how small men’s suits have become over the past few years? Whenever I watch the news (which is… Read more “Hot Pants!”
Today I am no longer a roundabout virgin
When I learned how to drive the country was in the midst of an energy crisis which meant you had to sit in a gas line to… Read more “Today I am no longer a roundabout virgin”
Let me think and think and think about that
I’m sure everyone has seen an image of the famous statue “The Thinker,” a seated man, his head on his fist as he’s obviously pondering some very… Read more “Let me think and think and think about that”
Sometimes the world is a pretty dirty place
Our oldest son turned 30 this month, a fact that seems highly improbable to me since I am still permanently 12 in my head. How can that… Read more “Sometimes the world is a pretty dirty place”
My new high is really a new low
Go ahead. Go on YouTube and search for anything your little old heart desires and the odds are fantastic you’ll find it. Looking for an old Dick… Read more “My new high is really a new low”
Reading the National Enquirer Made Me a Happier and More Well Rounded Person. Really!
My maternal grandmother was one smart cookie. Or perhaps shrewd might be a better word to describe her. Grandma had the uncanny knack to be able to… Read more “Reading the National Enquirer Made Me a Happier and More Well Rounded Person. Really!”
