Archive for December, 2007

Subtle Reminders

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

We had our Christmas party at work the other day and I wondered whether or not mistletoe would show up. I was 99% sure that it wouldn't, but I was thinking how funny it would be if someone hung some up when no one was looking. Unfortunately the party was ...

Picture Perfect Husband

Wednesday, December 12th, 2007

  How's this for chivalry? One of my favorite funny blogs, Hollywood Flakes recently posted this classic picture in a collection of hilarious marriage photos in a post called Husband of the Year Awards. I never did find an official entry form, but I would like to make a nomination. *** Dear Husband ...

He Said She Said: Who is Responsible for Finding a Babysitter?

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

Babysitting Blues Since we are busy with marriage, parenting, work, school, church, gym, plasma-donating, and various other endeavors, we have finally resigned ourselves to the fact that we have to behave like old people and sit down and plan our schedules in advance. Sometimes we do a great job of ...

Quick Tip: Delegating Santa’s Duties

Monday, December 10th, 2007

With Christmas so close I find myself once again struggling to find a gift for my wife. She already bought herself the Treo she's been begging for, assuring me that it can count as her Christmas gift and that I don't need to get her anything. Now, even a ...

Photogenic

Friday, December 7th, 2007

Scene: The Donkey and The Wife had just finished their TV interview and were driving home.Wife: That was really fun. Donkey: It actually was a lot of fun, but you are not going to like the shots they got of you. Wife: What do you mean? Could you see us on the ...

Mother-in-law To The Rescue

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Here's a chance for YOU to give the advice. A friend of ours ("Jack") told a story a month or so ago about the first time his mother-in-law ("Fran") visited the house. Jack and his wife had only been married for a year-and-a-half and just had their first baby. They ...

Lesson 14: A Handsome Woman

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

I'm not an art expert, but one of my favorite college classes was Art History--1300 A.D. through The Present. My favorite part of the class was analyzing the art in an attempt to understand what the artists were conveying. If you had this class, you will remember the in-depth discussions ...

A Live Look at The Donkey and The Wife

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Have you ever wondered what The Donkey and The Wife look like? Is she really a giant? Could he actually be mistaken for a teenager? Find out tonight at 6 pm Mountain Time, when we appear live on Park City TV's Mountain Views, hosted by Ori Hoffer. This is your chance ...

Marriage Advice: What to do when your spouse is always late

Monday, December 3rd, 2007

Worth The Wait? 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 Red Lobster, just by sending us this question! You could ...