Armchair Wit blog

with Roberta Sarver

Holiday Tips for Surviving Kids' Visits

Are your nieces and nephews--or your grandchildren--driving you crazy at Christmas? Keep reading.

'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas

Dear Great Aunt Matilda, Thanks for the invitation to spend Christmas vacation at your house. Since Mom and Dad will be vacationing in...

Mary, Did You Know?

It hurts to see your children hurt. Ask any mother whose children have been bullied in school or on the playground. Seeing your...

The Christmas We Never Forgot

What was your most memorable Christmas? Ours was the year we didn't give one another gifts.

Peace of Christmas

Sometimes the best Christmas gifts are the ones which can’t be wrapped in paper and tied with ribbons. And sometimes they touch the heart...

Black Friday Disaster

Mr. I. Will Costmore Costmore Department Store 1000 Mall Drive Maintown, USA 20000 Dear Mr. Costmore: I am writing to explain the...

Accidental Discoveries

Many everyday objects were invented by accident. Read on.

The Boomer Generation, Revisited

Did you know Baby Boomers have invented some awesome things? Check these out

Life-Changing Advice

Did you ever receive terse advice from someone, and it changed your thinking? Years ago, I paid for college by cleaning houses for...

One Man's Trash

Ever try cleaning your clutter when you and your spouse can't agree on what needs to go?