Here’s the latest episode in my “Wedded Blisster Series” of animated movie shorts. Marriage is bliss, but these mini-movies I make have a humorous take on some of the blisters that couples face along their blissful way. Episode #12 deals with the one thing that every male in a committed relationship dreads - the Honey Do List.  The links to my other recent Wedded Blisster episodes follow the video below. Question: What seems to allows top your "Honey Do List?"   Black … [Read more...]

Laundry: Clean or Dirty??? Men and women have different standards about "cleanliness." I'm not sure if it's nurture or nature - but there seems to be a clear difference between where guys and gals fall along the sanitary spectrum. This fact came to light during a discussion with my seven-year old girl as she was getting ready for bed. At the foot of her bed were three nightgowns from the past three nights - and she was getting a “fresh” nightgown out of her dresser. I asked her why … [Read more...]

> I've come to a sobering realization during our vacation - kids are NOT funny. Don't get me wrong, some of the funniest things I've ever heard have been spoken by our two daughters - unintentionally, spoken - which makes all the difference. What I mean, is that when kids are NOT trying to be funny, they are natural crack-ups; however, when they intentionally try to tell a joke it's worse than watching CarrotTop doing mime. Here are recent examples: We're vacationing with another family by an … [Read more...]

  Look Ma, no teeth!!!  The official caption winner of our daughter's two missing front teeth is Lisa Stivers who submitted the aforementioned caption.  She will receive a whooping $10 Amazon gift card for her creative efforts.  Thanks to all who submitted ideas, the best of the best are listed below. Christmas in July Sale!!! 2-for-1 deal of "two frontteeth"! -Rubin Ledbetter Go ahead. Pull them all. The Tooth Fairy isgonna owe me the big bucks … [Read more...]

>While you're running about hitting all the Memorial Day sales this weekend, here's a little video to keep in mind. It's a mini-movie I made about the buying differences between men and women. I may start a series of these vignettes called "Wedded Blissters" - that looks at the blisters couples incur on their way to marriage bliss. Let me know if you like this first installment! … [Read more...]

We've heard it said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case it could be worth a $10 Amazon gift card! Our youngest lost her two front teeth this week, and if you can coin the funniest caption you'll win the coin! The only rules are that all captions must be G-rated and entered as a comment here or on Facebook. Good luck and make us laugh!!! [NOTE @ 5:56pm 5/24/2011: FYI, I've been informed by my 6-year old that she wants to pick the winner.] … [Read more...]

I'm the first to admit that I'm not much of a "Mr. Fix-It." While I may be relatively proficient at balancing a checkbook, wrapping presents or writing a mediocre blog - when it comes to "handy man" type activities, I'm anything but handy. I simply don't know what tools to use for which job. I blame my chronic "Black & Decker" dyslexia on my dad, whom I observed on more than one occasion stirring paint with a screwdriver and pounding nails with a nearby crescent wrench. To my shame I … [Read more...]

At bedtime last night, there were three nightgowns folded over the footboard of our six-year old’s bed and she was getting a “fresh” nightgown out of her dresser. I asked her why not wear one of the other three that were already out. She matter-of-factly replied, “Daddy, I’ve already worn each of those once.” I proceeded to explain that she could wear a nightgown more than once, simply because it was unlikely that she would get very sweaty or dirty while she slept especially … [Read more...]