Dear Man at Church,

We don’t know each other, but you sat down the pew from me today. And during the sermon, you clicked your pen over, and over, and over again, almost to the point of me needing to move and sit somewhere else. I’m sure you’re a nice guy, but next time, please bring a [...]

While I’m in a Letter-Writing Mood…

Dear Matt,
Thank you so much – no, really – for showing the boys a scene from a classic movie from our childhood. The final moments of “Karate Kid” apparently made quite an impact on them, based on their continual acting it out this morning.
Good times.
Love,
Nic

Dear Family at the Preschool Today,

We don’t know each other, but I understand that you have a child at Bennett’s preschool (not in his class). However, due to your loudness in the hallways and while talking to teachers over the dutch doors, I couldn’t help but hear why both parents, the preschooler and your 8 year-old (ish) daughter were [...]

Toy Review

I love reading reviews of things I’m considering buying when shopping online…especially on Amazon. When there are tons of reviews for an item, I usually give that some weight when making my decision. In lieu of posting reviews there, here are my reviews of this year’s best Christmas toys in our house, as [...]

That Snow Day Really Messed Things Up

I am the “coordinator” for Bennett’s class gift to the teachers this year. This is because I was the only one who said something to the effect of, “I’ll collect money and get some gift certificates if anyone’s interested.” In fairness, this is the 3rd year we’ve had a kid at this preschool [...]

Dear Rude Woman,

You were leaving Qdoba on Sunday night at the same time we were. Your two teenage daughters were with you. Remember us?
My almost-6-year-old son was holding the first exit door for me, and then for you. You let the door nearly shut on my 3-year-old, who was walking out behind you. [...]

Dear Charter Communications, Part 2

I know I’ve written to you before, but there’s something ELSE we need to talk about.
A couple of weeks ago, you sent this to us in the mail: your most recent piece of marketing, where you advertise phone, cable and internet for $69.97.

Wow!  That’s really a great deal.  I’d love to take you up on [...]

Dear Cartoon Network,

Do you hate me or something?  How could you take “Scooby Doo” off the air?  It was my boys’ new favorite show, and now it’s no longer in your lineup.  I mean, they love “Tom & Jerry” too, which has taken Scooby’s place, but it’s just not the same.  Having “Scooby Doo” on while I [...]

Dear Charter Communications,

I don’t really know what to say to you, except could you possibly be more annoying and less customer-friendly?
I have spent a good 2 hours of my life in the last week or so on the phone (chanting “Operator” until your ignorant computer system put me through to a live person) and internet with you, [...]

An Open Letter to Clothing Designers

To whom it may concern:
A couple of nights ago, I went out shopping for new jeans.  I was only in one department store, but they carried many different brands, and as you know, each brand has several different cuts.  You’d think I could find a pair or two that were at least remotely flattering out [...]