Aaaand that is why I follow Damon.

I had to sign one. I then left after six months because the job went to shit and gained employment with the sole company the original was trying to keep me away from with no legal ramifications.

I'm not sold on your "happily" adjective.

He has a Ralph Fiennes vibe but he looks like he would blend up my organs and then pen an artisanal blog about them (and my appendages).

I know , right? Bring me my fainting couch as well!!

oh, you ;)

This is obviously an anecdote but I had one company threaten me with this non-compete clause (for one year). As a sub-contractor, I was barred from applying for employment with the main in that specified time.

I think there is merit in arguing against overwhelming vanity and subjecting those you 'love' to utter humiliation and torment for your 15 minutes.

Hey parents. Let's quit trying to gain your selfish quest of fame via your kids.

Green brownies? Fascinating.

Of course they swapped tips. And more power to both of them!!

I don't know what type of food she's serving but I would probably be more generous on dishes I really enjoyed - especially if I went out on a limb and tried something I really didn't care for.

I'm on an east coast state now and was so excited to try Paneras. Yeah, $18 and a few bites of a disappointing sandwich (flatbread) and a decent cup of soup later I ended up throwing the sandwich away.

You beat me to it. But I was going to say that Burger King has false advertising - ultimately, he couldn't have it his way.

No more Olive Garden for you.

I get sleep paralysis from time to time (often related to stress) and my demon has always been an evil witch that sits on my chest and chokes me.

I'll have two meats please...

Dear Lord, I abhor the original so I can't even imagine what an all male one would be.

Pandering is bad.