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Oct 04
Awkward Conversation Overheard in Public: #71

I’m at the car dealership getting my oil changed this morning and the local news is on the waiting room television. There is an old couple watching and making some pretty awkward/amusing comments. For example, after a fashion segment aired speaking about who’s hot and who’s not, this back and forth just happened:

Aug 27
Dad Problems

Wallet. Keys. Phone. That’s all I used to need before leaving the house as a single man. I wouldn’t get locked out, be unable to buy a sandwich or call for help if my car (when I had one) broke down with these items.

Aug 26
My Nephew Is A #SuperMilkMan

I love breakfast. It is easily my favorite meal of the day. When I have it I feels great, but if I skip it my day typically drags. Just think of all the combinations of food there are our there… It’s amazing. Morning breakfasts for me often include cereal with milk and coffee with milk. […]

Aug 22
My Bumper Sticker Covered Car Dream

I went to a lot of concerts as a teen/young adult in the various beat up old cars I borrowed or owned. One of my favorites was a 1989 Ford Escort wagon. It was automatic, light blue and loud as all get out. I loved that crappy little car. The thing only lasted me two […]