I’m sitting at the bar last night and enjoying cocktails. (notice the plurality of *cocktails*)
A: The stock market jumped 100 points today. Something good must’ve happened.
Moi: Yeah, I sold my soul.
A: How do I buy shares of that?

Two ladies are sitting next to me, having a rather celebratory drink.
K: Bartender, I’m [...]

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While out to lunch, discovered that Jenn’s going to Bamboozle this weekend.  Nick’s going Saturday - so I texted him to let him know (he was at lunch, too) she’d be there.  The two started texting, discussing the lineup.  45 minutes later, I know his lunch is up - so I had to be the [...]

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Yesterday (Monday).
Ms A: Hi, Ms. M, this is Nick’s gym teacher.
Moi: Hi. What’s up?
Ms A: Just wanted to give you a heads up Nick now has 3 “unprepareds” in gym. (loosely translated - he doesn’t have gym clothes)
Moi: 3? Didn’t the new cycle just start last week?
Ms A: Uh, yeah. About that. Last week, he [...]

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Heard this last night on a TV show - had forgotten all about this song!

Grooviness!
It’s a fun song. Even more fun when you see the goofy choreography that went with it!

Work has been brutal lately. I guess, in the current state of recession, I need to remember that I’m thankful to have a [...]

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