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About me - Pam From Hell

For me, humor is essential.

The majority of my articles are humorous because I like to laugh, and truly believe that laughter is the best medicine.

Wit and sarcasm are my mainstays of life, serving me well into my imminent curmudgeon status.

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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Growing up: 2 of 22
I killed Peter Pan. At least that's what I've been told. It seems that since living with me under the same roof for 11 years, Peter has been the subject of unjust responsibility. He is no longer seen flying around the room, singing: "I gotta crow Er! Er! Er! Er!" He no longer talks to Tinkerbell or obsesses about Captain Hoo... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cars: 9 of 64
Beaters and Rentals (many times one and the same) Whenever possible, drive a beater because: - You are completely anonymous, knowing that others will never attempt to make eye contact with you. - You could give a rats ass if anyone throws their door open, making a huge gash in your passenger door. - You laugh as you see a dr... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Common reasons why relatives do not get along at reunions: 1 of 6
Reason #1: They don't like each other. My family never had many family reunions, because they learned early on that most relatives didn't like each other much. My mother's relatives were all crazy as loons and my father's relatives were simple folk. To illustrate a few examples of why the relatives did not get along at famil... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Epitaphs, obituaries & tombstone inscriptions: 2 of 10
More often than not, we see sadness and despair etched in the stone monuments of our loved ones. Painful goodbyes and memories not to be forgotten are written by surviving family and friends. What a perfect time to display the true character of the deceased. A clean slate, a pristine area just waiting for creative expression... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Southern English: 3 of 14
I've learned a bit about Southern English from living in various suburbs of Atlanta for more than 20 years. Originally from Michigan, that makes me officially a "Damn Yankee" (definition: a Yankee who STAYED). One of the first things I had to learn was to stop speaking so fast because people kept saying, "Slow down girl, my ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Marriage trends: Why couples aren't "tying the knot": 4 of 18
In order to answer this question, we must look briefly at our history. Our views of marriage can only be a reflection of previous generations and influences. Every generation aspires to set an example for the next, setting new standards and hopefully allowing for growth and endurance. Our grandparent's generation saw marriag... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Helium.com: 6 of 24
Everyone wants stars, stars, and more stars. No planets, or moons, just stars. Blue stars and yellow stars are the pinnacle of success on Helium.com. Multitudes of writers are writing in order to get stars. Lots of stars. How these stars are obtained is still a question for me, since I've seen many discrepancies and irregula... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Directions: 1 of 4
Working in outside sales has an obvious advantage to sitting at a desk all day. Freedom of movement outside an office can be exhilarating, especially on a beautiful, sunny, warm day. Driving in new areas, and different states, can be an adventure worthy of the most avid survivalist. I use the term survivalist because we must... More..
Relationships & Family > Coping with Divorce When a divorce turns into hardball: 1 of 4
When divorce turns into hardball - throw a fastball! Do your research and get yourself the absolute best lawyer you can find. The kind of lawyer that is known for chewing up cheaters, liars, abusers, losers, and spitting them back out in pieces all over the courtroom. The kind who knows how the judge will react in any given ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Cell phones: 14 of 55
I belong to a group of rare (and occasionally chastised) individuals who does NOT need their cell phone to do everything but fix dinner. I only need the phone to function as a phone. NOT as a camera, NOT as a computer, NOT as a video player, NOT as an MP3 player, NOT as an instant messenger, NOT as a navigator, NOT as an ent... More..