Under Pressure
In my love-hate relationship with social media, I walk a fine line on many subjects – not because I don’t have opinions on a given topic, but because I know I have less interest in hard-hitting topics like politics,…
Author: Lauren Roth
Livin’ on COVID Time
When it started looking like the COVID pandemic was going to free up a lot of time for home and garden projects, personal errands, meditation and a meticulous nail regimen, I began making a mental to-do list. Never in…
COVID University
Rewind to a blissful time not too long ago: early 2020, back when the year was new and full of promise, and “COVID-19” was nary a blip on our vocabulary. In early 2020, I could count the number of Zoom…
Fonda You
Late 2019 brought heartbreaking news for my family. My lifelong best friend and husband of 30+ years, Bob, passed away suddenly. Boisterous and larger than life, he left without a sound, gone in an instant. Bob was an amalgamation…
The Life of the Lost
Navigating your way through life is an adventure – and a humorous one – when your heritage includes the Lost and Confused gene.
Franks and Focus Groups
Americans love hot dogs – possibly in part due to the ubiquitous Armour jingle from yesteryear that might not get past a PR department’s notes today.
’Merica for the Win
Every country might have its own customs, but Lauren Roth argues that the U.S. way is the best in the world. Doggie bags and all.
Give Pests the Purple Light
Summer means insects of every kind are abundant; despite her husband’s objections, Lauren Roth argues for sending them all into the glow of the bug zapper.
The Mom Card
A mother’s humorous examination of The Mom Card’s lifetime veto power over her kids; don’t leave home without it.
Pity the Fools
Clods, cretins, buffoons and (unfortunately) more, here’s a tongue-in-cheek taxonomy of the kinds of fools that are roaming the streets.
Hacked in the Act of Fandom
A true fan’s unexpected social media connection with John Prine quickly devolves into a hilarious cavalcade of red flags.
True Love for False Lyrics
The heart and ears want what they want, in our sincere Valentine to misheard song lyrics.
Pick a Name, Any Name
Choosing a baby name can come with humorous pitfalls … but online identity generators are a gold mine of name-swapping entertainment.
Office Reindeer Games
Their names are familiar, and so are their types – here’s how Santa’s reindeer match up personality-wise with your office co-workers.
Thanks for Modern Travel
As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re grateful that travel has improved so much since the days of the Mayflower.
Sightseeing With Spooks
Nervous laughs from looking back (and forward) at a lifetime record of staying in possibly haunted hotels.
Descended Far From Royalty
Despite royal aspirations, discovering that you’re apparently a descendant of Charlemagne may come with some disappointments.
Mail-Order Beauty Blunder
A burning desire to remove moles with a mail-order beauty aid turns into a tale of scorching skin.
Social Security Impatience
Getting married is easy; practicing patience in line at the Social Security office is a humorous chore.
To the Spam Brigade
One writer’s humorous open letter in reply to the people you meet in your spam folder.
