Last November, social media exploded into a regurgitated cesspool of vicious vitriol oozing like a toxic stew of vomit. It was worse than my first date in college. I attempted to balance the negativity by posting at least one humorous or positive meme every day, supplementing with witty blog posts. After seven months and more than 200 daily … [Read more...]
The Dawning of the Age of Hilarious
I used to strut in my tailored suit with my leather briefcase into a posh coffee shop and order a $6 cup of hot liquid with a complicated name. I would smile confidently at the baristas, being careful not to rudely gasp at the multiple nose rings, disheveled man-buns and/or tattoos of marauding skeletons wallpapering the arms. “Watch and learn, … [Read more...]
Humor in E-Flat Alto
Mr. Webster, the Wendell, Idaho Elementary School band instructor, lowered his baton and glared at me. I held my E-flat alto saxophone like a barrier between us and immediately regretted blaring a series of offensive noises from my instrument while he was struggling to teach us a John Philip Sousa march. “You’re not funny, Elaine,” the exasperated teacher said to me in … [Read more...]
Oh Say, Can You See?
At the twilight’s last gleaming, I finally arrived in Manchester, New Hampshire for the annual conference of the National Society of Newspaper Columnists. The journey from Eagle, Idaho covered 2,400 miles in 10 hours and almost reached from sea to shining sea. Throughout the day, I read news of the latest political hysteria from the nation’s … [Read more...]
Free Digital Copy of “Midlife Happy Hour” for Listeners of the Midlife Recharge Summit
Author Elaine Ambrose will be interviewed by Celeste Stacey, host of the Midlife Recharge Summit, for the national summit presented on Friday, August 4, 2017. Elaine will talk about how women over age 50 can use their talents to work with younger women and be mentors to them. For listeners of the program, Ambrose will offer a free eBook (a value of $9.95) or a free … [Read more...]
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