{"title":"Mary McHugh","description":"Mary McHugh is a writer and regular contributor to SeniorWomen.com. She is the author of 15 books, including How Not to Become a Little Old Lady. Mary has written for Good Housekeeping, TheNew York Times, and Family Circle.","products":[{"product_id":"how-not-to-become-a-little-old-lady-paperback","title":"How Not to Become a Little Old Lady - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou can be little. You can be old. You can be a lady. But you don't have to be a little old lady!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe've all seen her, hunched forward, her hair tucked neatly under a plastic rain bonnet. She's clutching expired coupons, or discussing her latest health problems over lunch. She's a little old lady . . . and she's coming your way at 2 mph. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLittle old ladies have elastic waistbands on all their slacks. They save rubber bands, remember fifteen-cent McDonald's hamburgers, and have never seen a public rest room that was clean enough. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Not to Become a Little Old Lady\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is for any woman who is proud to have escaped little old ladyhood--or those in danger of slipping into it. Lighthearted and affectionately funny, it also includes charming illustrations from Adrienne Hartman.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333393678559,"sku":"9780740722134","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/ntPJZGLdW79780740722134.webp?v=1788587506"},{"product_id":"how-not-to-become-a-crotchety-old-man-paperback","title":"How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow Not to Become a Little Old Lady\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e returns with a guide to recognizing the signs and symptoms of being a grumpy old guy!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA crotchety old man decided to wash his sweatshirt. He threw it in the washing machine and yelled to his wife; \"What setting do I use?\" His wife asked, \"What does it say on the shirt?\" He yelled back, \"University of Texas.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf this man sounds like someone you know, chances are he's a crotchety old man! We all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he's your father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband--or (though you'd never admit it) even you! Crotchety old men stand in the middle of the kitchen and say \"Where's the butter?\" They buy cans of broken cashews because they're cheaper. They yell at news anchors on television, and believe \"You look OK\" is a compliment. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis lighthearted celebration of grumpy old men provides 250 hilarious truths about cranky, crusty old guys who would rather spend days trying to build something than read the instructions. Also included is charming and humorous art by Adrienne Hartman.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333393842399,"sku":"9780740739521","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/UVo7rJS50C9780740739521.webp?v=1788587506"},{"product_id":"how-not-to-become-a-crotchety-old-man-paperback-1","title":"How Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo you find yourself yelling at the TV? Are you incapable of reading instruction manuals? If so, you're at risk of developing crotchety old man-itis, and this is the book for you.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe all have a crotchety old man in our lives. Maybe he's your father, your grandfather, your brother, your husband--or, though you'd never admit it, even you! Author Mary McHugh's 250 hilarious truths, illustrated by Adrienne Hartman, are a lighthearted razz of the grumpy old man prototype. You know the one: he salts everything automatically before tasting it, he thinks he's the best driver to ever grace pavement, and he still hasn't learned how to empty the dishwasher. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCompact in format, big on fun, and filled with hilarious insights, \u003ci\u003eHow Not to Become a Crotchety Old Man\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect Father's Day, birthday, stocking stuffer, or holiday gift for any man who wants to ensure he doesn't slip into the crotchety zone.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51333394071775,"sku":"9780740781551","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/8enSXjmI0M9780740781551.webp?v=1788587508"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/mary-mchugh.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}