Archive for June, 2008
AntMan – “You want me to let that wine breathe for a bit?”
Valancy Jane – “No, it doesn’t need that. I’m going to give it mouth to mouth.”
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I needed a new project anyway.
Step One – Change the world.
Step Two – Call him.
At least I have a plan.
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Is it possible to get a diagnosis of the postman’s mental health based solely on the number of rubber bands he uses on one bundle of mail?
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It wasn’t just ….
….. that we were driving through the rural town I spent so much time in back then, when I dated a boy who lived there.
But there was that, combined with the fact that I was riding shotgun with the windows down and the music up on a hot summer morning, home from an all night party. [...]
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My crochet protege.
Bethany – “Now that I can crochet, I can get old before my time. I can become a crotchety old hag.”
Valancy Jane – “When it comes to crocheting, the sky is the limit. I have faith that you will be able to create anything you set your mind to (a Ferrari?). There is nothing you [...]
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People always talk about ….
…. “finding out who your friends really are” like it’s a disappointing, disillusioning process.
But I’ve been pleasantly surprised.
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Coworker K – “Are you still mad about the shock pen?”
Valancy Jane – “Hun, I’m not mad. I’m worried about you.” *slow smile*
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The Warner sister
Maria the bus driver and my fellow commuters all agreed today that I remind them of Dot, from the Animaniacs. Which is funny, and admittedly a bit accurate (I AM cute), but now I can’t get the damn theme song out of my head.
Update – Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
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In line in the ladies room
Girl One – “Dude, you always go ahead of me. I really have to pee. I’m peeing first.”
Girl Two – “I do NOT always cut ahead. Besides, I’m in front of you. I’m peeing first.”
Girl One – “I will so pee ON YOU, if you try to go first.”
Girl Two – [...]
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….. or just frankly, GET, if you preface it with, “Hey, I’m on a scavenger hunt ….” and give it the right level of giggly excitement. Nobody wants to ruin the game.
“Hey, I’m on a scavenger hunt, do you have a BBQ?”
“Hey, I’m on a scavenger hunt, do you have any shoes that match this [...]
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