Monthly Archives: August 2009
My friend is getting married and it’s a bad, bad idea.
My friend “Ashley” just got engaged. When she and her fiance came over to tell me the big news I had to go hide in the bathroom for a minute because I was so upset that I was sure they … Continue reading
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Unsolicited Advice #10
To the people in the school pick-up line who talk for 20 minutes about Junior’s trouble writing symmetrical o’s while everyone else is waiting behind you with a screaming kid in a hot car and is probably very late for … Continue reading
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I’m a good actor, but not that good.
I’m an actor and I have a kissing scene with the smelliest guy. He’s hot, and I was really looking forward to smooching him (in a professional capacity, of course) until I got close to him. He reeks of onions … Continue reading
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Volunteering is no fun unless you’re in charge.
About a year ago, I joined a service organization in my town, and joined the committee that volunteers at a food pantry and community center. I love the people at the center, the work is fulfilling, and I’m passionate about … Continue reading
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I’m sick of helping.
A week ago, my sister-in-law had a car accident, and is suffering from a concussion and a broken arm. I felt bad for her–she is a single mother, and lives with her mother (my mother-in-law) who is only somewhat helpful, … Continue reading
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Back to school!
My kids don’t want to ride the bus to school, but I don’t particularly feel like getting dressed in the morning and driving them. They say it’s embarrassing to ride the bus and that I’m ruining their lives. What do … Continue reading
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My cowerkers writing and spelling ain’t so goode.
My colleague and team member at work, “Jen,” has terrible grammar and spelling. She often sends out emails on behalf of our entire team to the whole company, or the CEO, or even worse, to clients. Her crappy writing makes … Continue reading
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I was invited as a single guest to a wedding. I’m gay, but definitely not single.
I was recently invited to a wedding as a single guest. The groom is a good friend from college. I don’t see him very often, but I was very much looking forward to going to the wedding and seeing all … Continue reading
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Unsolicited Advice #8
To the guy with the ponytail who I saw in the airport yesterday…wait…on second thought…to every guy with a ponytail: Cut your hair. I know, you think you’re the one guy with a ponytail who doesn’t look like a total … Continue reading
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