Published inThe Belladonna Comedy·PinnedMember-onlyHow Many Health Industry Professionals Does It Take to Get Life-Saving Medical Equipment?Seriously, I need the answer. — TWO One doctor to write the prescription and and the world’s greatest linguist to decipher the handwriting. THREE One doctor to write the prescription and two to pretend to fax it to the medical supply company. TWO One to schedule your therapy appointment and one for the therapy you will need…Health Insurance2 min readHealth Insurance2 min read
Published inThe Belladonna Comedy·PinnedMember-onlyMyths About Cat Ladies I’ll Debunk Using My Experiences as a Cat LadyAll cats mentioned consented to the information shared and signed the proper release forms. — MYTH: I don’t have a life. TRUTH: I’ll have you know, that last night I went to bed late. I didn’t hit the pillow until 8 pm. If you don’t believe me, you can verify this with Henrietta Meo Meow. MYTH: I have too many cats. TRUTH: This is ridiculous…Cats3 min readCats3 min read
Published inThe Belladonna Comedy·PinnedMember-onlyAcceptable Explanations for Why My Overhead Compartment Is Taken Up by a Cello, of All Things.And now I have no place to store my damn carry-on bag. — They ran out of room in the cargo hold and I’m getting a free flight voucher for my troubles. Flights are expensive, so I’ll allow it. I won free cello lessons and a cello. Suddenly streamers explode around me, happy music plays and everyone cheers. …Airplanes3 min readAirplanes3 min read
Published inSlackjaw·PinnedMember-onlyStop Telling People To Stop Doing ThingsA simple guide to being a non-judgemental person. — I’m tired of all the preachy, high-horse articles telling people to stop doing things. “Stop ignoring calories,” “Stop counting calories,” “Stop dieting,” “Stop not dieting,” “Stop not-not dieting.” It’s confusing and judgmental. To be a better person, stop doing these annoying things. Stop telling people to stop doing things When you have the impulse to tell someone…Humor3 min readHumor3 min read
Published inThe Belladonna Comedy·PinnedMember-onlyGuest Rules for My Disgusting HouseThis house strictly subscribes to the accurate science known as the 5-minute rule. — Rule #1 — Remove your shoes before entering. I don’t want you soiling the garments I leave tasseled on the floor. I organize my attire in a precise manner, which I call, leaving everything on the ground where I can see it. Wrinkles come out after a few hours of wear, but muddy footprints stain for a lifetime. Rule #2 — No feet on the sofa.Etiquette3 min readEtiquette3 min read
Published inGreener Pastures Magazine·Nov 20Member-onlyBringing Magic Back to Monday!Magic Monday: Celebrating our favorite satire pieces of the past week. — Happy Monday! We like to start the week off with some humor and good vibes. Here are the satire pieces from the past week that were so funny, they were Magical! Please support the writers and show them some love. Musical Theatre, by Autocorrect, Act 2! by Elizabeth Lee in Belladonna Comedy I would pay all…Best Of2 min readBest Of2 min read
Published inThe Belladonna Comedy·Nov 13Member-onlyAn Imagined Conversation Alexa and Siri Have About Me Behind My BackAn example of how I project my social anxiety onto inanimate objects. — ALEXA: Hey, Siri SIRI: Hi. I am listening. ALEXA: What is new with Susan today? SIRI: Just the usual, making me google non-judgmental therapists in the area. ALEXA: Yeah, that checks out. Today she made me set a timer for her to cry. SIRI: With or without asking you to…Siri3 min readSiri3 min read
Published inGreener Pastures Magazine·Nov 6Member-onlyBringing Magic Back to Monday!Magic Monday: Celebrating our favorite satire pieces of the past week. — Happy Monday! We like to start the week off with some humor and good vibes. Here are the satire pieces from the past week that were so funny, they were Magical! Please support the writers and show them some love. Nicknames of Vegan Mobsters by Sianna Lani in Slackjaw (This…Best Of2 min readBest Of2 min read
Published inGreener Pastures Magazine·Oct 30Member-onlyBringing Magic Back to Monday!Magic Monday: Celebrating our favorite satire pieces of the past week. — Happy Monday! We like to start the week off with some humor and good vibes. Here are the satire pieces from the past week that were so funny, they were Magical! Sacred Heart Elementary Drama Department Addresses Your Parental Concerns About The Third Grade Production Of The Crucible by Emily…Magic2 min readMagic2 min read
Published inGreener Pastures Magazine·Oct 23Member-onlyBringing Magic Back to Monday!Magic Monday: Celebrating our favorite satire pieces of the past week. — Happy Monday! We like to start the week off with some humor and good vibes. Here are the satire pieces from the past week that were so funny, they were Magical! Terms and Conditions by Patricia Marks in The New Yorker’s Shouts and Murmurs. Patricia Marks is a Guggenheim Scholar…Magicmondays2 min readMagicmondays2 min read
