Okay, weird, because I went through a very intense Neil Diamond phase around the same time for no discernible reason. I did keep it to myself, though, and just sang “Forever In Blue Jeans” around the house until my mother threatened to strangle me.

Baby, I don’t understand just why we can’t be lovers.

“come on, Duck!”

I moved to an open plan apartment a year ago and I’ve never been so devoted to keeping the kitchen counters cleaned off as I am now. Anything on them makes the whole place look dirty.

Legal endorses this position. :) And there have been times when I’ve been able to explain to a concerned staff member why their concerns are unfounded, which is a win-win.

Did the jackass leave you a tip after that, or no?

JC CHASEZ 4EVER. Not only was he a more talented singer, he’s a more interesting writer. Many of the songs on his solo album are still insanely catchy and hold up. He was also a decent judge on ABDC, and would be better on this show than lame ass Nick Carter.

WHERE CAN I SEE THIS?

For things that need to go on every trip and don’t expire, I have a pre-packed travel bag. First aid kit, certain cosmetics, toothpaste, toothbrush (replaced each trip), duplicate grooming items (e.g. hair ties, hair brush), feminine hygiene products, sample sizes of shampoo, lotion, perfume, sunscreen, etc. That way…

It’s books like this that make you realize that VC Andrews wasn’t quite as far out on the limb as she appears to be now.

There’s a server at a local restaurant near me who is a fucking savant at remembering people’s orders. I go in there, like, once every four to six weeks and she always remembers what I order. I basically throw money at her, I’m so impressed.

I want to murder her just reading about this.

Oh hell yeah, they do. Some guy tried it on my once back in my waitressing days, stacking the money on the edge of the table and telling me, in front of his date, that if I played my cards right, it was mine, but he would be deducting for poor service. I slid it back to him and told him he should just keep it and what…

It’ll definitely be interesting to see what new information comes out of this w/r/t the union action and changes in umpire evaluation.

Thanks. It’s more annoying than a Real Problem, but still. Annoying.

It’s not an option to stop buying clothes without usable pockets if you need a certain wardrobe. I work in an office and that means that I need to wear business casual most days and suits some days. There are very few women’s suits/business casual pants that have usable pockets.* Most skirts don’t have pockets. I…

Beth is a woman. Most women’s clothing has a significant dearth of useful pockets.

I think she’s looking for stand-alone pockets, not a stand alone hood. This is a curse of women’s wear generally — not enough pockets.

My source is my conversations with professional MLB and MiLB umpires.

SailorV explained my position: it’s never an accident, but it may be a mistake. That is not to say that there should be lesser punishments or different treatment for people who commit such mistakes — assault is assault — nor is it an excuse for committing assault. People have to live with the consequences of their…