My Family – Page 6 – The Haps With Herb

Ignorance Is Bliss To The Ignorant

March 17, 2021 Herb 31

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22321 – 799: Here’s the haps: Prejudice. Merriam-Webster dictionary, my go-to dictionary, a direct line descendant of the original American Dictionary of the English Language by Noah Webster, defines prejudice as, “an irrational attitude of hostility directed against an individual, Continue Reading[...]

Getting Paid To Care About What I Care About – Family Members

March 11, 2021 Herb 37

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22315 – 798: Here’s the haps: There is a cloud to every silver lining but, truth be told, the opposite, more positive side is true as well. Because Daughter is going to need someone to help her with some of Continue Reading[...]

A Bright Spot Of Sunshine – Good News – A Spot Of Coffee

March 1, 2021 Herb 16

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22305 – 789: Here’s the haps: Last night I received some good news. My younger sister, whom I have mentioned here before, the classy one in the family, had contracted the Covid a few weeks ago and was very sick. Continue Reading[...]

This Problem Has Me All Hosed Up!

February 28, 2021 Herb 33

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22304 – 788: Here’s the haps: Back in the saddle again. Thanks to everybody for your kind words and helpful support. I either had better get crackin’ or buy some asbestos boots. Inspiration comes from a wide variety of sources Continue Reading[...]

Please Don’t Eat The Daisies and Please Don’t Buy The Roses – A Flowery Fiendish Conspiracy (Just In Time To Save Valentine’s Day)

February 13, 2021 Herb 34

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22289 – 786: Here’s the haps: Dearly Beloved Fans, Friends, Fiends, Foundlings and Fortunate (or Un) Creatures who may have stumbled up this blog, Greetings! Salutations! Hi there! Apologies for not getting here sooner. If I don’t have the Continue Reading[...]

The Sixty-Plus Club!

February 6, 2021 Herb 56

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22282 – 785: Here’s the haps: Yes, today I turned 61 and so now I am officially “over-sixty.” Kids and grandkids and my younger sister came to greet me and wish me well with pizza, cake, ice cream, and Continue Reading[...]

The Real Peeps Of The Haps With Herb And I Ain’t Talkin’ Marshmallow Chickens

December 29, 2020 Herb 21

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22243 – 773: Here’s the haps: This is one of the posts I had started but it sat languishing in my drafts folder. Until now. I have some of the smartest and sharpest followers on the Internet. It’s kind Continue Reading[...]

Daughter’s Health Update

December 28, 2020 Herb 20

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22242 – 771: Here’s the haps: I have a couple of regular posts in the drafts folder but before I start those I thought that since so many of you had expressed compassion and concern for my daughter and Continue Reading[...]

Health Update – Daughter – Multiple Sclerosis

December 14, 2020 Herb 35

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22228 – 770: Here’s the haps: I’m not sure where I left off but Mrs. Herb is pretty much out of the proverbial woods for the time being. The last thing left is the information to be gleaned from Continue Reading[...]

A Cheesy Post With A Piece Of The Cheese Thief’s Childhood?

December 11, 2020 Herb 10

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22225 – 769: Here’s the haps: Many of you know that I have numerous grandchildren who have adopted me and that I have a large number of daughters who have done the same. Some ask my advice and listen Continue Reading[...]

If It Isn’t One Thing It’s Always Something – A Post That Has Nothing To Do With Gilda Radner Except That Quote, Which Fits

December 4, 2020 Herb 33

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22218 – 766: Here’s the haps: As Roseanne Roseannadanna used to say, “If it isn’t one thing it’s another and if it isn’t one thing it’s always something.” Well, Mrs. Herb has a heart. Not only does she have Continue Reading[...]

Good(-ish) Report

November 27, 2020 Herb 36

Herb’s Blog, Herbdate 22211 – 765: Here’s the haps: The good part first followed by the equivocating “-ish”. The stress test, as I said previously, had an abnormality on it. Several professionals looked at it and said, “Yup. She needs an angiogram.” Continue Reading[...]