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A few years ago, I read with interest an article from Brides by Jaimie Mackey, “What You Should Never, Ever, Ever Do at a Wedding.” She listed forgetting to RSVP, showing up late, not showing up at all, wearing white, disrespecting the staff and getting trashed. I guess she forgot the big no-no’s. Here they are: Never speak up when the minister said, “If anyone objects to this union, speak up…

Here is a list of some of the indicators that you may have screwed something up: 1. Your pet gives you “the silent treatment” and won’t look at you. 2. Your mother unfriends you on Facebook. 3. You GPS tells you, “Get lost.” 4. Your boss starts calling you Mr. or Ms. plus your last name. 5. Your dad cuts you out of his will even though he doesn’t own anything. 6. Your kids send you an…

I read with interest an item on my news feed, “16 Jobs that are Surprisingly Dangerous.” It listed building cleaner, nurse, landscaper, construction worker, truck driver, fisherman, garbage man, meat processing worker, farmer, shopkeeper, mining machine operator, teacher, vet, real estate agent, factory worker, and garage worker. Of course, it failed to mention many others. Here is my list of…

May is National Military Appreciation Month honoring the current and former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those who have died in the pursuit of freedom. This is my tribute to our veterans. When I write “brother” I include sisters too. Were you there with me, brother, with muddy boots when we stormed Normandy and started to push back the Germany Army? Or were you with the 82d…

Now that Spring is here, I read with interest a news item about what to throw out from your closets. Heading the list were clothes but also old Halloween costumes, cosmetics, and anything from your ex’s. I think several things were omitted from the list. I have included them here: Your cousin who has been in the closet since junior high school. Those old eight track tapes (also the 78 rpm…

A few years ago, I read with interest an article by Cari Wira Dineen for Prevention, “5 Signs Your Marriage Isn’t As Strong As You Think It Is.” Cari listed these signs: Your spouse is not your go-to person anymore. You’re overly focused on yourself. You’re comparing your partner to others—and not in a good way. You’re not fighting, but you’re not loving either. You’re leading separate…

I have seen several articles lately about the subtle signs you are about to be terminated. What about the obvious, not so subtle signs? Here is a list of some of the indicators that you may be the next employee terminated: 1. You show up at work and your company has moved without leaving a forwarding address. 2. You arrive at work and a SWAT team is about to break down your office door. 3.…

I read with interest an article in my news feed titled, “7 Signs Your Romantic Partner Is Financially Unstable”. It listed such subtle signs like bills piling up, addiction issues, ignorance about finances, lots of credit cards, lying, and shopping too much. Seriously? I really believe the people that write this stuff must live in an alternative reality. This isn’t even close. Here’s my list of…

Hello, my name is Monte R. Anderson and I’m a blogger. I’ve been blog-free now for six months.  I would’ve continued in my downward spiral if it hadn’t been for an intervention by my family and close friends. I owe them my life. I came home one day and was greet at the door by wife. She took both my hands in hers and led me into the living room. There stood my two best friends, my two children,…

I’m departing from my usual humorous blog today to share some things I learned about dieting. I recently lost some more weight. Since 2011 I have lost over 100 pounds. At one time, in 2011 when I lost my job, I weighed in over 300 pounds. About the same time, I received a letter from the VA stating I am official obese. I used to request a seat belt extension when I flew. I could sit in some…

A few years ago, I read with interest and article from Best Life, The Definitive Profile an Unfaithful Wife. Talked about a report from Indiana University and a study published in the Journal of Couple & Relationships Therapy. They list some signs that your wife might be cheating on you. In my opinion, they weren’t even close. Here is my list of subtle signs that your wife may be cheating on…

Let’s face facts; we have problems that need to be solved. Wealth inequality is one such problem. Only the top 10% of Americans are seeing their wealth grow while the rest get less and less wealth. Everyone is aware of this national problem. Here are more statistics: The gap between the top 10% and the middle class is over 1,000%; that increases another 1,000% for the top 1%. Per PolitiFact and…

I read with interest an item on my newsfeed (Life Style) from Brides Magazine, “The 7 Phrases That Are Ruining Your Relationship.” Now I’ve been married twice, so I speak from experience when I say, “Not even close.” The article listed these phases: 1. “I’m sorry, but …” There’s always a “but” isn’t there? 2. “Yeah? Well, you …” We men know our only defense is to say, “I’m sorry and it won’t…

I just finished reading an article in the AARP Bulletin, titled “50 Great Ways to Live Longer.” Right away I knew I had to change my unhealthy ways and calculate my new longevity. My father lived to be 80 years old, so I always figured I’d live that long at least. I did the math below: If I cut back on my pain pills, I would decrease my chances of heart attack or stroke by 10%. That adds 8 years…

I wrote this a few years ago but since the government didn’t enact my recommendations, the problem is still here only worst. It seems that the country has one problem after another with crisis following crisis. All these problems cry out for a solution. I recall seeing a sign when I worked in the Pentagon that said, “Every problem can be solved if the solution is complex enough. Simple solutions…

Once again, I’m departing from my usual humorous blog to vet. Time Out. We need a national time out to locate all the secret documents in unauthorized places like homes, garages, etc. The current system isn’t working. Secrets are leaking from our government like water through a sieve. This is an embarrassment to our country. Politicians can’t be trusted to properly secure classified materials.…