Just checked “snafu” to make sure I had spelled it correctly, and was surprised to read the first definition: noun: an acronym often used by soldiers in World War II: situation normal all fucked up Who knew? I worked in the office today, and had a full day. I left RTP at just before 7:00 … Read more
I added a new feed on my friend’s page to a blog called Indexed. I think Jessica has got a cool thing going on here. This is what she says about her blog: “This site is a little project that lets me make fun of some things and sense of others. I use it to think a … Read more
If your throat tickles, scratch your ear. When you were 9, playing your armpit was a cool trick. Now, as an adult, you can still appreciate a good body-based feat, but you’re more discriminating. Take that tickle in your throat; it’s not worth gagging over. Here’s a better way to scratch your itch: “When the … Read more
I drove into the office today. I had a one-on-one meeting this afternoon with my manager, during which we discussed, among other things, our bonus pay, which will be included in our March 15th check. Let’s just say it’s certainly not going to pay for my big trip in October, nor will it make any … Read more
Have I mentioned that I love Prudie? Oh? Only a hundred times? Okay. Here’s the ending of a letter from a guy who is concerned about the way he’s aging… I only want to know how one adjusts (if there is adjustment to be made) as one gets closer to check-out time. How do I … Read more
Wednesday One-Liners: ‘That’s What She Said’ Conductor: Okay, folks, we’re actually running ahead of schedule. We’ll be stopping for approximately 40 minutes, so if you like you can get out and spread your legs. Spread your— stretch your legs— —Amtrak train into Penn Overheard by: KT Girl on cell: Hey, Mom. Hold on a second, … Read more
I’m much better today, and actually drove into the office to work. I got in early enough that traffic wasn’t an issue. Since I’ve become an editor, been working only two days a week for nine months now, and going into the office maybe once every other week or so, I really don’t have any … Read more
I just love this woman! Can’t you just feel the finger snaps in her response?!? Dear Prudie, My husband and I are expecting our first child in June. I will have at least five showers. I was wondering if it would be acceptable to ask that one of my showers be a “gift card shower” … Read more
Three things I meant to blog about yesterday, but forgot to: For Valentine’s Day, Robert made me some of his signature caramels. Love them. Love him. About three weeks ago, I lost the sync cord to my Palm Pilot. Here are the things I’ve done in the meantime to find it: Looked in my “currently-used” … Read more
With all due respect to my friend Joe, who’s sister I love, and who has Down’s Syndrome… I was looking through the articles on reserve for a class I’m taking, and the title of one of the articles made me look up this word in my favorite (mega) dictionary: Quick definitions (rhetorician) noun: a person … Read more