Andrea Rouda

7 Ways to Sound Smart

Put a number in front of your words of wisdom. They’ll sound more trustworthy.

May 21, 2017

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cat love

Cats vs. People

Ever see a cat with a tattoo? That explains a lot.

May 14, 2017

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Bridge Speak

Playing bridge requires speaking a different language.

May 7, 2017

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Hot Tub Interruptus

Feeling sorry for one of her cat’s tiny victims, Andrea gives the creature a proper farewell.

April 30, 2017

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I Hate Eating Out

It’s nice to be treated with respect when you go out to eat — and get a menu — without waving at your waiter.

April 23, 2017

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Another Term for ‘Senior Citizen,’ Please

Hip baby boomers are now referred to as seniors. Whaaa?

April 17, 2017

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Ode to Old Friends

Make new friends, but keep the old. You know the rest of the jingle.

April 9, 2017

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Girl Scout Cookies: The Dark Side

An argument against the wholesomeness of selling Thin Mints, etc.

April 2, 2017

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A Fridge Too Far

Andrea struggles to adjust to her new appliance, but in the meantime, it’s a weight-loss op.

March 26, 2017

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The Ed Sullivan Show Had It All

Anyone who was anyone showed up at one time or another.

March 19, 2017

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Vacation Blues

When vacations don’t turn out the way you expected.

March 12, 2017

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Mastering Mindful Zen Mastery

You don’t have be a master of mindfulness to meditate.

March 5, 2017

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Weather(men) Get It Wrong

How do you get a job where there are no consequences for mistakes? Be a weather forecaster!

February 26, 2017

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Scam Alert

Keep this as your mantra: There’s no free anything!

February 5, 2017

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what water are you drinking?

What Have You Been Drinking?

Pepsi’s LIFEWTR and Coke’s smartwater battle for dominance beginning Super Bowl Sunday.

January 29, 2017

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The End of Childhood

The “Greatest Show on Earth” is getting its curtain call.

January 22, 2017

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Another, Better Donald

In praise of the young Donald . . . Sutherland.

January 15, 2017

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Same Old Christmas Story

Andrea remembers when the jig on Santa Claus was up.

December 28, 2016

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