Burbia Blogs

The home for writers with loud, amusing, engaging, provocative - totally original - voices, riffing on all things 'Burbia'. No limits on creativity or expression here. Just great writers teeing up great stuff every week.

submitted on 02/05/2010

  

Commuting Hell? Never Again...Maybe

Welcome To Your Commuter Railroad. This guide will help you complete your daily commute with a minimum of stress and aggravation. Remember, if you see something, say something, just ...read more.

submitted on 02/04/2010

  

Dammit, Kids! I Said 'Stop Swearing!'

I've become immune to the slings and arrows from my children. The I-hate-yous of the toddler tantrums have segued into the please-tell-me- you're-not-really-going-to-wear-that of the teenager, and I have managed to weather it with a certain amount of grace. Especially when a few I-love-yous are tossed in as well. The truly painful moments are when your children nail you without meaning to. ...read more.

submitted on 02/02/2010

  

All-Thumbs No Chip Off The Old 'Mr. Fix-It' Block

Having thumbs is a wonderful thing: it separates us from the animals (except primates); lets us rate movies; allows us to make the bad decision to hitchhike; and so on. Being all thumbs, however, is not so great. Being all thumbs and a homeowner is even worse. Having any home repair above changing a light bulb falls

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submitted on 02/01/2010

  

Wise Wisdom from... THELifeCoach -- Lesson 23

Learn, grow, achieve all your dreams...

Wise Wisdom...

We are not what we wear or the car we drive. We are how much money we make.
   -THELifeCoach

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submitted on 01/31/2010

  

Today I Announce My Candidacy For Mayor

The people in my suburban town are not the brightest tools on the pegboard. So I've decided to run for mayor. It's a thankless job. Endless meetings, always at night, always on a Thursday or a Monday when I'd much rather be home pelting my neighbor's dog with rocks, or booby-trapping the parking

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