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Life on the Lighter Side

 Bonnie Anderson ― http://lifeonthelighterside.com

This blog features my perspective of life and that typically involves humor.

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Once Upon a Time…

Once Upon a Time…

Life on the Lighter Side ― This morning I was privileged to attend a short story reading event in my area. As a writer, I think it’s important to take advantage of these kinds of opportunities. It’s valuable to hear from other aspiring authors. This group, I...

Tags: Family, Writing

Bonnie Anderson ― 3 days ago

I Have a Beef with the Pork Industry

Life on the Lighter Side ― I may have to give up eating pork. It’s not that I have a religious conviction regarding pork, and I certainly am not going vegetarian. It’s just that it’s getting too complicated. In an effort to confuse the public, the pork ...

Tags: Current Events, Categories Of Ground Beef, Ground Beef, Pork Butt, Pork Chops

Bonnie Anderson ― 2 weeks 1 day ago

Diaper Dodgers – It Must Be a Full Moon

Diaper Dodgers – It Must Be a Full Moon

Life on the Lighter Side ― Watch your step this week. There is a movement afoot that could get messy. If you see an adult carrying a baby and resting on your front lawn for a moment as they pass your house, be on the alert. It’s GO DIAPER FREE WEEK. Seriously....

Tags: Current Events, Go Diaper Free Week, Tupperware

Bonnie Anderson ― 3 weeks 1 day ago

A Bug By Any Other Name

Life on the Lighter Side ― A ladybug crawled across my windshield. I love ladybugs. They are small and bright, and they eat the aphids on my roses. I don’t mind holding them, and if I see one on the sidewalk I’m careful not to squish it. As I watched her, I...

Tags: Faith, Writing, George Costanza, Seinfeld, Ugly Words

Bonnie Anderson ― 3 weeks 3 days ago

Where the Broken Things Go

Where the Broken Things Go

Life on the Lighter Side ― Do you remember Ernest T. Bass from the old Andy Griffith Show? Well, I broke his arm over the weekend. I’m kind of upset about it, but not too much as I’m pretty sure Bob can fix it. You see, when I break something all I have to do ...

Tags: Stuff I Go Through, Andy Griffith, Ernest T Bass, Mayberry, Mount Airy

Bonnie Anderson ― 4 weeks 3 days ago

In Receipt of Quite a Receipt

In Receipt of Quite a Receipt

Life on the Lighter Side ― A quick trip to CVS the other day yielded me the 8 items I needed plus a 45 ½ inch long receipt. I kid you not. There is no paper shortage at CVS. Here is a list of my thoughts on being in receipt of this long receipt. This is about the...

Tags: Stuff I Go Through, CVS, John Grisham, Receipts With Coupons, Seinfeld, The English Patient

Bonnie Anderson ― 5 weeks 3 days ago

Hanging with My Peeps

Hanging with My Peeps

Life on the Lighter Side ― Before Easter my daughter was wandering around Pinterest and came up with a picture of an Easter version of deviled eggs. I’m not very creative in the cooking department, but I can devil an egg, so I thought to myself – Challenge...

Tags: Family, Holidays, Deviled Eggs That Look Like Chicks

Bonnie Anderson ― 5 weeks 5 days ago

Beware of the Couch – Part 3 of 3

Beware of the Couch – Part 3 of 3

Life on the Lighter Side ― Wednesday I began telling the history of couches in our family which leads up to an incident that I didn’t want to tell you about my husband. As a reminder, he has insisted that I should tell this story in the hopes that it will help even ...

Tags: Faith, Family, Marriage, Stuff I Go Through, Lazy Boy, Shopping For A Couch

Bonnie Anderson ― 6 weeks ago

Beware of the Couch – Part 2

Life on the Lighter Side ― Yesterday I began telling the history of couches in our family which leads up to an incident that I didn’t want to tell you about my husband. As a reminder, he has insisted that I should tell this story in the hopes that it will help even ...

Tags: Family, Friendship, Marriage, Stuff I Go Through, Shopping For A New Couch

Bonnie Anderson ― 6 weeks 1 day ago

Beware of the Couch – It Will Mess With You

Beware of the Couch – It Will Mess With You

Life on the Lighter Side ― I like to be open with you, but I have struggled with sharing the following story because it doesn’t put my husband in all too great a light. He asked me if I was going to blog about this incident, but I told him I just couldn’t. His...

Tags: Family, Marriage, Stuff I Go Through

Bonnie Anderson ― 6 weeks 2 days ago

Valentine’s Day – It’s Not for the Faint of Heart

Life on the Lighter Side ― Did I tell you about Bob and me getting cussed out by popular British singer/songwriter Adele? It was the culmination of a typical Valentine’s Day. First we went out to dinner where we were forced to eat inside a loud, crowded restaurant ...

Tags: Holidays, Marriage, Adele, Adele Live At The Royal Albert Hall, Identity Thief, Valentine's Day

Bonnie Anderson ― 8 weeks 1 day ago

The Cardinals

The Cardinals

Life on the Lighter Side ― I’ve been watching them for weeks, so it probably won’t shock you to find out that on this rainy day I have been keeping up with the cardinals. I have always been fascinated by them and love their red caps and capes. There are four ...

Tags: Birding, Current Events, Faith, Florida Living, Cardinals, Northern Cardinal

Bonnie Anderson ― 9 weeks 3 days ago

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