ROLFLMAO - RU2?

Some years back the circumstances of my life required that I give up my über-cool VW Westfalia for a drab beige minivan. I was not amused.

To assuage my resentment, I glued a plastic giraffe to the dashboard. A plastic pig, a bobble-headed cat and Spiderman soon followed. Three years later, I’ve been through six tubes of Superglue and have been known to force Happy Meals on my children so I can steal whatever miniature monster is inside.

Now when life feels a little too beige, a ride in my van is always good for a chuckle every time a hubcap falls off or the bills are due (plus, the kids are extra careful to put their toys away lest someone’s Polly Pocket end up as part of my menagerie.) Sure, it’s absurd, but I’ll take my laughs anywhere I can get them!

Goody for you, there’s no need to take such drastic measures – just delve into this month’s hilarious essays and local profiles of women who bring a smile to everyone they touch. You’re bound to find a few snickers in here somewhere, and none of them will hurt the resale value.