Kelly Wilson's Blog, page 15
July 3, 2016
Have a Wonderful July 4th!
The Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. For us, it means camping, drinking beer (in moderation, of course), parades, candy (also in moderation, at least for me), and many games of Yahtzee. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing, have an awesome and safe July 4th celebration.
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June 30, 2016
Celebrate the Fourth of July With Awesomely Corny Jokes
Happy birthday, America! And what would a celebration be without some groan-inducing jokes? Seriously, these are really bad. I did not write them, thank goodness. They may make you sad, unless you’ve had a couple, then they might be okay. The one here on the left is just a sampling of the really terrible jokes […]
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June 21, 2016
What To Do When Social Media Sucks
Social media is the worst. Usually I love social media. Various forms of social media are simply part of my career as an author and comedian. I love the relationships that I’ve been able to build with people I haven’t ever met in real life. I enjoy sharing my creativity with the world through funny […]
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June 15, 2016
My Awesome Go-To Ultimate Comeback to Husband
As I’ve written about in Caskets From Costco, I almost died when having my children. I am not above reminding them of it, especially to get what I want. Nor am I above using the same reminders on Husband, who occasionally thinks he can forget how awesome I am and get away with it. Just […]
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June 10, 2016
Why You Need to Stop Reframing Rape Survivors’ Stories
My wonderful friend Rachel Thompson stopped by Wilson Writes to talk about Brock Turner, the rapist whose now 3-month sentence is basically making the heads of all sexual assault survivors everywhere explode from disbelief, disgust, and the desire to change a culture that condones rape. ****** You may have read about the sickeningly short six-month […]
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Authenticity: Is Too Much of it a Bad Thing?
I actually worry about authenticity and vulnerability in my life. As a writer and comedian, I’m clearly into oversharing. Then I spin into insecurity, wondering if I’ve shared *too* much at any given time. Am I portraying who I really am, or am I stating who I am and then portraying that? Should I do […]
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June 7, 2016
Latest Stand Up Performance with Stand Up for Mental Health
June 6th is always a day of remembrance for me. This date is the anniversary of my father-in-law’s death, which was 6-6-6, thatI wrote about in Caskets From Costco. It seemed so appropriate that my latest stand up gig with Stand Up for Mental Health was scheduled for June 6th. It’s a fitting remembrance for […]
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May 27, 2016
Stand Up for Mental Health Show on June 6th
I will be performing with Stand Up for Mental Health on June 6th at Portland Center Stage! Plus, tickets are a pay-what-you-will, which makes it super-affordable for you to come! How To Get Tickets to the Stand Up for Mental Health Show Go here, click the special red button that says “Click here to purchase […]
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May 23, 2016
The Job Where Your Best is Never Good Enough
Some of my best comedy comes out of sheer frustration, especially when it comes to motherhood. The other day was Youngest’s birthday, and now he’s old enough to remember that in years past, I have made him pancakes on this special day. Awesome. And it was without resentment that I mixed the pancake batter while […]
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May 20, 2016
A Day in the Life of Mental Illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I am fortunate to have my friend Lindsay Fischer join us on the blog today, talking about mental illness and fear. ************* It’s a common occurrence in conversation, describing people by their diagnoses as if it encapsulates exactly who they are. She’s being schizo. He’s bipolar. While I’m […]
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