Archive for November, 2007

In Your Face

Tuesday, November 20th, 2007

Scene: The Donkey and The Wife are driving to the airport after a weekend trip to attend his sister's wedding. This particular weekend marked the end of a low-fat, no-sweets diet which had been going on for the three months leading up to the wedding trip. Wife: Wow, we really ...

Marriage Advice: How to get your wife to buy cheaper brands

Monday, November 19th, 2007

Branded Here's where we answer our 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. This week's lucky advice seeker has earned a $25 gift certificate to Black Angus, just by sending us this question! You could win ...

Quick Tip: Which Is Worse?

Sunday, November 18th, 2007

This is Diaper Delinquence Month. The donkey provides proven methods to avoid changing stinky diapers.The Saved By The Ring Method If your wife asks you to change a diaper, calmly walk to the changing supplies. On the way to the supplies, nonchalantly grab your home phone and cell phone. Call your ...

Facebook Fans

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

Attention Facebook users: We have now have a Wife Advice Page set up in Facebook. Check it out and join as a fan. Tell your friends! If you're not sure what Facebook is, it's time to check it out. If The Donkey can figure it out, so can you!

Some Vacation

Friday, November 16th, 2007

Results are in for the Business Trip/Vacation Debate. I must admit that I am surprised by the outcome of this debate. I really thought I would win this argument, but I guess not. Coincidentally, this week we will be taking our kids for an overnight stay at a hotel. The weird thing ...

More Than Words Can Say

Thursday, November 15th, 2007

I came across a list of 50 ways to say I love you. It seems to me that merely uttering the three simple syllables would be much easier, but what do I know? Here are my thoughts on a few items from the list. Place a single daisy on the ...

Lesson 12: Begging for Stirrups

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

For most of us in the U.S., health insurance costs increase every year. Most people are furious about this, but I tend to feel ok about it since we have some of the best doctors, equipment, and facilities in the world. I am confident that I will be taken care ...

Quick Tip: Sorry, Got These Sacks

Tuesday, November 13th, 2007

This is Diaper Delinquence Month. The donkey provides proven methods to avoid changing stinky diapers. The Already Busy Method This is my favorite method to avoid changing a diaper, but it only works if you smell the diaper first, so be on sniff alert. Once you identify a stinky diaper, you should ...

He Said She Said: Does a business trip count as a vacation?

Monday, November 12th, 2007

I Want to Get Away     He Said The other day a classmate mentioned that he and his wife often argue over whether business trips should count as vacations or not. I was instantly interested in the discussion because it's often a sore subject between my wife and me. At least twice a year ...

Rolled Up

Sunday, November 11th, 2007

Wife: (looking in the mirror) Ugh, I look gross right now. Donkey: Speaking of that, are you going to the gym tomorrow? Because I need to set the alarm clock. Wife: Speaking of what?! I was referring to my hair being a mess. Donkey: Oh... well... I thought I saw you touching ...