Who's got her hubby's ear?

It seems his hairstylist has his ear … perhaps more than his own wife.

Yes, you heard that right.

A certain middle-aged man (OK, let’s call him Fred.) went off to the gym Saturday morning, as he does every week. But this time was different.

You see, his wife (OK, let’s call her Greta.) was running her first-ever 5K race.

That may not sound like a big deal, except that Greta lives with a chronic, often disabling, and so-far incurable condition. (Let’s call it M.S. Wait. That’s exactly what it is.) Sometimes Greta can hardly muster the wherewithal to walk to her own mailbox.

So the 5K marks a pretty meaningful milestone for Greta. But she laced on her sneakers and did it.

Fred had no idea Greta was running a 5K.

When she returned home after the race, still sporting her running tee and race number tag, here’s what Fred said.

“Huh. My hairstylist was in the same race.”

End of conversation.

By the way, his hairstylist apparently claims to be an avid runner. And, no, she did not run with M.S.

Fred better start running now!

“5 – 4 – 3 – 2 ….”

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Adapted from Scissors by MConnors - MorgueFile

Running Sneakers by CaryGrant - MorgueFile

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Karaoke at the filling station? This couple is a gas!

 

What would you do for a free tank of gas?

OK, don't answer that.

Just take a look at this hilarious and heartwarming example of good-natured life-loving, and try not to sigh, smile, or chuckle aloud.

It's five minutes long ... but well worth the watch.



This Tonight Show prank has the internet hopping and viewers' toes tapping. Gotta love a couple that still loves to enjoy life together. How rare is such a scene these days?

As the surprisingly musical guy says to his wife, "You sing it, baby."

You too, mister. Have at it! 

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Sometimes it's better not to know ...

Just in case you ever wondered (and who hasn't), there may be moments when ignorance really is bliss.

Who's having nightmares now?

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Mother's Day musings: Have you become your own mother?

This sounds like one of those hackneyed riddles. It makes me think of this one.

A woman looked at an old photo and remarked,

“Sisters and brothers

have I not,

But this girl’s mother

Is my mom’s begot.”

Who is the girl in the photo?

(Stumped? Read on. The answer appears at the end of this post.)

OK, that’s a little weird and funny. But it’s not the point of this Mother’s Day post.

I admit it. I have become my own mother.

Maybe you have too.

I often sound like my mom, especially with my own kids. I find myself repeating some of her favorite phrases. (Hey, they work.) 

Do you recognize any of these?

“Just try. You may surprise yourself.”

“Look again. You call that a clean kitchen?”

“As long as you do your best, that’s all we can ask.”

“I don’t want to tell you what to do, but if you asked me …”

“Don’t make me come down (or up) there.”

“Ask your dad.”

“You only play to an audience of one.”

Curiously, I’ve called my own kids by each other’s names more than once too. Maybe it’s hereditary. But they know, as my siblings and I know, that they are loved beyond their imaginations.

And (thank God) I’m even growing to look more and more like her. I’m glad. (She’s a looker, even as a great-grandmother.)

Happy Mother’s Day to all you who are mothers, all who have mothers, all who miss their mothers, and all who hope one day to become mothers. May this day offer you a sweet memory, a special blessing, and a few moments of peace.

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(The girl in the photo is the speaker’s daughter.)

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