{"product_id":"9781596300774","title":"The Psychoanalysis of Everyday Life-Sometimes I Pee When I Laugh: A Collection of Humorous Observations by Sheli Ellsworth","description":"The stories about everyday situations by award winning author, Sheli Ellsworth, target women, ages 35-80.\u003cp\u003eSheli Ellsworth has a master's degree in psychology she uses mainly to annoy family and friends. After many years traveling the world as a Navy wife, she lives with her husband and children in Southern California where she hikes, writes articles, short stories and professional book reviews. More of Sheli's sardonic wit can be seen on her blog, Dear Miss Betty-advice for those who need to be slapped. Go to dearmissbetty.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the 24 Chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlump Shiny Lips Anyone? Have you ever used a cosmetic that resulted in disaster? I have a friend who gets Restalyne. Her lips look like dinner rolls right now.\u003cbr\u003eOne-ply Low Flow Way-to-go My plumber set me straight, \"Lady you need to either use cheaper TP or put me on retainer. You can't afford my hourly rate.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe Pumpkin Master Who knew pumpkin carving had become an Olympic sport?\u003cbr\u003eLadybug Lesson Okay, the directions did say to go outdoors before opening.\u003cbr\u003eCloset of Guilt I knew that eventually I would have to face my worst fear.\u003cbr\u003eBob Some houseflies come and go. Bob loved me.\u003cbr\u003eRemember the Alamo Salmonella poisoning brought us closer.\u003cbr\u003eThe Lemonade Diet Gallons of lemonade with cayenne pepper lowered my IQ at least 20 points but I looked good.\u003cbr\u003eThe Walnut Polish Was my husband trying to kill me with spa gift cards?\u003cbr\u003eWas Prell \"Product\"? Life was different before \"product.\" Aquanet may have been my first addiction.\u003cbr\u003eMy Drawer of Shame What the heck do I do with all of these old cell phones I like better than the current one?\u003cbr\u003eHiking Safety Who knew my father-in-law had an axe handle collection even Lizzie Borden would envy.\u003cbr\u003eRodent Rescue In retrospect, leaving the injured squirrel in a box for my husband to find was probably a bad decision.\u003cbr\u003eConejo Chronicles I had always loved bunnies . . . but now their mafia cousins were after me. This was war!\u003cbr\u003eVittles for Visitors No one eats normal food anymore. I was shopping for organic fruit that looked as natural as a European armpit.\u003cbr\u003eHiking with Mary She was afraid of everything.\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Colon Caper How many people can write a funny story about their colonoscopy?\u003cbr\u003eThe Pug, the Button, the Insanity Pugsley was smarter than I was.\u003cbr\u003eThe Fundraiser Who knew that my husband's yoga adventure would get me to the opera?\u003cbr\u003eRaising Chinchillas My parents-in-law are always entertaining.\u003cbr\u003eBeep Beep If you are going to confront me in the parking lot, you better not have a face like the end of an Oscar Meyer wiener.\u003cbr\u003eRevenge of the Sugar Plum Fairy One wish at the Nutcracker ballet and I'm digging through eggshells, cat litter and coffee grounds.\u003cbr\u003eWeightloss 101 There are only three things necessary to stay in shape: A car with a standard transmission, a two-story house and a thirsty dog with a small bladder....\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach chapter is filled with hilarious details from her life experiences from her drawer of shame in her nightstand to her father giving her an axe handle to hike with for safety. If you want to feel good and to smile, I recommend reading Sometimes I Pee when I Laugh.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStaci Brown\u003cbr\u003eThe Ventura Breeze\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BeachHouse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062515056880,"sku":"9781596300774","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781596300774_p0.jpg?v=1763811403","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781596300774","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}