Archive for February, 2008

Not Me

February 20th, 2008

I may have control issues. If you asked, they might agree.
I’m not big on the bickering or the shrieking. The loud chewing and slurping seriously crosses some deep internal line in my head but in the grand scheme of things, it’s okay. It’s not like I’m separating my M&M’s by color or anything. I [...]

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The Ringing

February 20th, 2008

Our office phone just rang and the caller ID read “American Culture”.
I never answer the phone if I don’t know who is calling - and half the time even if I do. I truly only pay for a phone line because Tivo needs it (and I need Tivo).
This time though, the ringing made me take [...]

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I’d Love to, BUT

February 19th, 2008

“Everyone I know has a big but…”
Can you name the movie without clicking the link?

I realize that it can be a challenge to come up with an excuse on the spot. You don’t want to lie but you’re inclined to not say what you’re really thinking.

I’d hang upside down for a week in a filthy [...]

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Think Pink

February 18th, 2008

No, no, I’m not preggers. God forbid…
I’m stocking up on the pink because we’re throwing a little party here on Saturday. A pink party. The first ever, the premiere…(Yes, I know those words mean the same thing. I’m trying to do a build up here.)… Mommy Needs a Cocktail Party.
Kristen from Mommy Needs a Cocktail, [...]

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The Dating Game

February 16th, 2008

Tomorrow my mother is visiting with her new beau. My uncle is also coming over to introduce his new girlfriend to the family. It works to spread the awkward around, I guess. I’m serving ribs to ease the tension. That’s great date food, right?
I was setting the stage, so to speak, for my 8 year [...]

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