My late husband’s debt was written off when he died(i sure as hell wasn’t going to pay back a loan to ITT). He had ended up with a good job but I think that was due more to sheer determination and former-Marine pig headedness than anything. I warned him that ITT was a scam but he was never very good at listening.

My mom saw blazing saddles with my aunt and their cousin instead of my dad. I don’t think he’s ever forgiven her and she’s been gone for 25 years. So many great movies.

You're my hero.

I was at Mesa Verde last weekend and was watching the tourists as much as the scenery. All the ranger led hikes are posted as strenuous and tell you to bring water. I saw half the people in tennis shoes, some without water and others wearing decorative backpacks that might have carried a small water bottle. There were…

You would have to be rich to justify buying such ugly jewelry. Nice of them to donate the money, even though they are blowing their own horn.

Happy birthday! My birthday is Sunday and I’m taking myself on a little roadtrip. I don’t know enough people to throw a potluck. Have fun!

As soon as my mom saw that haircut she grabbed the scissors and I got a Dorothy Hamill. I don't recall being impressed.

Those are the first Olympics I kind of remember. I remember Russia's leotards.

You do. You quickly learn to ignore the wedgie.

Drunkexpat! I have missed you so much!

One of my cousins occasionally designs patterns for McCall’s. She astounds me. Personally I break out in hives at the thought of even approaching a sewing machine.

I was with my mom when her hair started to fall out. She started crying and all I could do was hug her and cry with her. The ovarian cancer killed her a year later. I just lost a cousin to a brain tumor last month. Her poor kids. Her poor husband. It runs rampant in my family and it sucks. Best wishes to Shannen.

My boyfriend is a parrothead and has never seen Jimmy. I bought him tickets for his birthday so we’re going to see him in October. I expect it to be a good time. Damned expensive though!

Pins were huge in the mid to late 80's. They had bands, smart ass sayings, all kinds of stuff. Every self respecting punk rocker was plastered in them.

Smartass. ;)

I grew up in the north part of that district and I just can't see this guy having a chance in hell of getting elected.

Third Eye Blind? Just how old am I? Also, ha ha!

I look at the customer and say, “and now for the awkward pause.” Usually gets them to laugh before we both go back to cursing under our breath.

It covers how Mormonism split into the mainstream church and the FLDS.

I just finished Under The Banner Of Heaven (after seeing it recommended so many times here). I haven’t been so horrified and disgusted in a long time. I don't think my heart could handle another book about Mormonism.