All dating apps are basically the same. Tinder, bumble, hinge, binge, bulge, whatever.. blah blah blah. Online dating sucks. Online shopping sucks. How many times do you order something online and it is nothing like its description and picture? Samesy-s but at least when I shop online, I receive the package and if I don’t like it, I send it back right away. I don’t have to waste time on pointless “getting-to-know-you-texts” (because no one ever calls anymore). I don’t have to do my hair, apply make-up, and meet at a random place for the obligatory 2 drinks when I… Continue Reading
Happy Holidays and Pawlidays 2022 from MelanysGuydlines and Teddy Brewski
I wanted to take a moment and wish each and every single one of you a very happy and healthy holiday season! Cheers to a better 2023 for us all. I know I am looking forward to a better year ahead full of snark and happiness. Also, I wanted to take a moment and thank you all for supporting MelanysGuydlines through the years. It is always fun to read all of your comments and interact with you here and on social media. A special thank you to all of my new and seasoned followers on Facebook and Twitter who have… Continue Reading
37 Things I’m Not Obsessed With in 2022
I have always marched to the beat of my own drum and never felt the need to be like everyone else. I am an independent thinker, but lately feel like an alien while navigating the outside world and scrolling through social media. The pandemic lockdown was rough, and people had issues before, but Covid exacerbated them. I feel like I can’t relate to people on any level. When did some of this behavior become the norm? I have so many questions and observations (and can’t wrap my head around a lot of things), so I am just going to… Continue Reading
Every Day Is National Dog Day
To My Best Friend, Thank you for standing by my side through thick and thin, good times and the bad and for showing me what unconditional love truly means. Thank you for being loyal, dependable, honest and real. You are always punctual and put up with my crazy wake up times at 4AM. You never judge me for my “off” days and always know those days when all I need is love. You are truly a gift even when you are a little too snarky, barky. I don’t know what I would have done without you especially these past few… Continue Reading
Never Forget Is More Than A Hashtag: 9/11/2021
On the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks I feel the words I have written on this page more strongly than ever before. I wrote this last year but today, we need to read this, REMEMBER and be PROUD to be AMERICANS – together again. Parents ask your children if they know what happened on September 11, 2001. Teachers ask your students if they know what #neverforget truly means and if they know it is more than a hashtag for social media. Children ask your parents if they remember what really happened that day. Do they know… Continue Reading
Az Humane Society: Home In One Golf Tourney April 30, 2021
Calling all golf and animal lovers! Is that you? Hands, paws and clubs up. I see you! So, I have accepted a leadership position with the Arizona Humane Society as the Awards & Prizes Chair for their first annual golf charity event called “Home In One!” It’s a new event since the annual Compassion With Fashion show (which raises over a million dollars annually) was rescheduled due to COVID. The Home In One golf tournament is set for April 30, 2021 at the Arizona Biltmore. We have quite a few celebrities playing and should be a fantastic event while raising… Continue Reading
May 2021 Be A Better Year For Us All
To good friends. Wherever they may be. This is the face I still make when I go to sleep at night knowing who I am, what I stand for, having pride in my name and being a kind human being. The face I make going to sleep tonight knowing that tomorrow will be a new dawn, a new day and the beginning of a new year. The face I make wishing every day that I will remain a positive, good human being continuing to break free of negative users that are endlessly attracted to me without losing my faith in… Continue Reading
Never Forget Is More Than A Hashtag: 9/11/2020
Parents ask your children if they know what happened on September 11, 2001. Teachers ask your students if they know what #neverforget truly means and if they know it is more than a hashtag for social media. Children ask your parents if they remember what really happened that day. Do they know who our true enemies were and still are? Who the heroes were that day and are today? How we came together as the greatest country in the world regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or political views to fight our true enemies. United as one. Do they know? … Continue Reading
Thoughts From The Other Side
I don’t do splitting hairs. I do read entire posts. I don’t jump on bandwagons. I have a brain of my own. I am not a sheep. I am so, so over social media. I do not attack others if they have differing views than my own. I am proud to be American. I stand proudly for my flag. I respectfully disagree with you but we can still be friends because I am not four years old and can have a passionate conversation with others that have differing views than my own. I am an independent thinker in every single… Continue Reading
Music Talent Search: Do You #GotSway?
Do you #GotSway a.k.a. have unique or promising new music talent to share? I know you do or know someone that does. This online talent search called #GotSway is the creation of our friend and original country music influencer, Jessica Northey of Country Sway. Remember she’s a little bit country and I’m a little bit rock n’ roll? Just like this online talent search but with incredible prizes. ** PRIZES: The winner will receive the opportunity to release their song/s, a music video from The Country Network (available in 30 Million Households + Streaming) plus airing, a mentoring session with… Continue Reading
Featured Trendsetter To Know By AZ Foothills Magazine: Melany Berger
I’m excited to share that Arizona Foothills Magazine asked to feature me as a leader and “trendsetter to know” in their online publication! Thank you! *Dior Horns* They interviewed me and requested to “be as creative, as informative, as tongue-in-cheek you want to be.” Take notes friends. This is an entertaining read if I do say so myself! I brought the snark for you. Take it away….. Name: Melany Berger… Continue Reading
Passover Isn’t Cancelled: Why Is It Different From All Others?
We ask, “Why is tonight different from all other nights?” Mah nishtanah halailah hazeh mikol haleilot? Passover is about uniting as one and overcoming a treacherous journey through unfamiliar land, while persevering with strength and faith. It celebrates The Exodus of the Jewish people escaping freedom from slavery and the 10 plagues which struck down their oppressors. The Jews were protected from these plagues and their homes were “Passed Over” by having faith and following the commandments of Moses. This Passover is not cancelled. It is a time for us to reflect. Why is this Passover different from all… Continue Reading