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Monday, August 29, 2016

Growing Up in an Instant

A recent conversation with good ol’ Mom brought to mind a childhood experience when I was eight, one that rocked my little world. Read about it (here).


Friday, August 26, 2016

Tennis for Dummies

I've started tennis lessons and already I've learned a few things. Check it out (here).

 

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Peculiar Pictures #49 & #50

Considering that I’ve been posting Peculiar Pictures for five years, it’s reasonable to assume I painted more peculiar illustrations than any other kind. Check out a few more (here). 


Monday, August 22, 2016

Do Women Smell Better Than Men?


Of course women smell better than men, but pheromones aside, do their noses work better? Read about it (here).


Friday, August 19, 2016

The Hammer


This story about my childhood best friend is one of my favorites. It’s languished on my menu bar for five years. I’m posting it again in case you missed it. Check it out (here).


Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Remember Customer Service ?

As I grow older I’m starting to feel grumpy about changes in our society. Check it out (here).

 

Monday, August 15, 2016

Can't Please Everyone


A well-used adage reminds us that you can’t please everyone, a fact brought home recently by a letter received by Mrs. Chatterbox. Read about it (here).


Friday, August 12, 2016

Color Me Red

Teaching can provide moments of humiliation. Check out what happened during my first class (here).

 

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Much Better !

The notorious statue dubbed Scary Lucy has been replaced. What do you think of the new version? Check it out (here).

 

Monday, August 8, 2016

My Favorite Brazilan Artist


The Rio Games are finally here and this seems like the perfect opportunity to introduce my favorite Brazilian artist—Moi! Read about it (here).


Friday, August 5, 2016

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

5th Blogiversary

A few thoughts on the fifth anniversary of Chubby Chatterbox. Check it out (here).




Monday, August 1, 2016