Archive for October, 2007
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007
It's Money Skimming Month (read the intro). The Donkey shares his secrets for surviving, even thriving, despite the meager allowance approved by The Wife.
The Add To The Bill Method
This method is quite easy, and only requires you to stop being lazy and to walk inside the store. Here's how it ...
Posted in Money Skimming | 5 Comments »
Monday, October 15th, 2007
West is Best?She Said: When in Rome
Early in our marriage, my husband once mentioned that he needed new sneakers. "Sneakers?!" I exclaimed, "Did you just call them sneakers--I've never heard someone say that outloud--that sounds so dorky." Confused, he asked what I called them. Tennis shoes, of ...
Posted in Great Debate | 16 Comments »
Friday, October 12th, 2007
Bathroom Blues
Here's where we answer our readers' questions. Please don't blame us if the suggestions don't work for you. You're the one taking advice from a donkey.
Dear Donkey and Wife
I have been married for 2 years and can’t get used to the mess caused in the bathroom by my ...
Posted in Need Advice? | 6 Comments »
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
It's Money Skimming Month (read the intro). The Donkey shares his secrets for surviving, even thriving, despite the meager allowance approved by The Wife.
The Pay & Collect Method
In this method you offer to pay for other people's expenses on your credit card, and request that they repay you in ...
Posted in Money Skimming | 11 Comments »
Thursday, October 11th, 2007
Yesterday as I cleaned up from lunch with the two younger boys--Monkey and Dimples--I suddenly stopped, confused. Had I eaten lunch yet? For the life of me, I could not remember. I was so busy trying to cut the peanut butter sandwiches in just the right shape, and ...
Posted in From The Wife | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, October 10th, 2007
photo by jswieringa
I've recently read several articles in which the authors advocate getting rid of the penny. Some even suggest getting rid of nickels, dimes, and quarters too! I think these authors are missing the incredible value that a guy like me places on loose change.
My wife keeps a pretty ...
Posted in Money Skimming | 11 Comments »
Tuesday, October 9th, 2007
Is it true what they say about donkeys? Are they really that stubborn? Or is there a way to bend them to your will? Allow me to share a little lesson I learned about my Little Donkey, which has been one of the most eye-opening experiences of my marriage.A few ...
Posted in From The Wife | 8 Comments »
Monday, October 8th, 2007
The Results of the Rudy Debate
Whether you argued that Rudy Ruettiger was not an athlete or that his first name was not Rudy, the masses were against you. I guess 2 points should have been awarded during the Scattergories game, but I maintain that the argument during the game was ...
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Monday, October 8th, 2007
Like most men, I find expressing my emotions to be a somewhat uncomfortable experience. For some of us, it can even be uncomfortable talking to our own wives about our feelings for them. Let me spare you some heartache with this piece of Wife Advice.
Lesson 8: If your wife asks ...
Posted in Wife Lessons | 15 Comments »
Saturday, October 6th, 2007
Flying The Coop
The Doctor is In, dispensing his own brand of marital prescriptions. Take them at your own risk.
Dr. Donkey:
Before I got married, I talked to my wife about "hanging out with the guys" and how important that is. She said she understood and would support me completely. Once we ...
Posted in Need Advice? | 6 Comments »
