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SUSAN’S UNFILTERED WIT
Observations about life from the far side of the hill
Susan started writing when she discovered, in retirement, that she looked terrible in golf clothes and canasta had way too many rules. Looking for something personally meaningful to do that did not require wearing polo shirts, she enrolled in a class for fledging writers. Not quite ready to tackle the great American novel, she began to write short, witty essays about life from the perspective of “a woman of a certain age.”
Deciding that the world needed another Erma Bombeck and\or Nora Ephron, with a bit of Andy Rooney thrown in for good measure, she went public. Susan created her blog, now called Susan’s Unfiltered Wit, where she continues to entertain her generation of pre-baby boomers and beyond with new posts twice a month.
Addicted to the Grid
It could have been worse. To arrive at my happy place, I could have turned to drugs or alcohol. Or consuming entire packages of Fig Newtons in one sitting. But instead, I was drawn to something far less expensive and much lower in calories. Over time, I’ve evolved into a crossword puzzle junkie! We all need our moments of Zen, a time of peace and tranquility when we can make the world disappear. For some, it’s a warm bath with scented candles, or a relaxing massage. For others it might be meditation and\or yoga. Or any combination of the above,
The Eye of the Beholder
Has this ever happened to you? You’re in a restaurant. In your line of vision is another table with, let’s say, three couples.
The Right To Bare Arms
Overheard at Saks: Shopper No. 1:“Ooh, that’s such an adorable dress.” Shopper No. 2: “So why don’t you try it on? Shopper No.
English As A Second Language
Growing older is no excuse for not keeping on top of things! No, this is not a reference to the sexual practices of
Errands “R” Us
Story ripped from the headlines: “Woman Found Safe in her Vehicle After Failing To Return Home for 48 Hours. Claims She Was Just
Uncool Is The New Cool
I was at a gathering the other day when I overheard a remark that caused me to commit an impulsive act. I shot
Failure to Print
Honestly, did I really need another reminder that I was old? I thought I paid my dues this year with a few more
Relaxation 101
So I just had another birthday. How do I feel about that? Since you only stop having them after you’re dead, I guess
Domestic Tyranny
I’m sitting here typing and trying to be very quiet. I’m about to write terrible things about my computer and I don’t want