February 2008
Uhnnn
When the other shoe drops… I just have it too good right now. When a person survives, no more, no less, for oh, let’s say 32 years, under withering circumstances then suddenly troubles and agony fall away, it is bound to make them nervous. This is where I am at the moment. […]
The Root of Mysterious Death
Restaurant Week is upon us. Tonight’s reservations are at the Palm. My husband wants to wear a shirt and tie so I will don a dress. I have a really cute one I bought on clearance at Banana Republic in Las Vegas. I know it probably seems silly to go to the […]
First Impressions
Unseasonably warm days previously would have sadly been squandered at my desk at my former job until recently. I decided to take advantage of it and ride my horse. He needs the exercise anyway. It didn’t turn out well. Despite the relatively balmy weather the ground was really muddy and he was […]
Fear of "The Help”
I am afraid of the cleaning lady. Well, not afraid OF her, persay, but afraid of making her mad and quitting. I need her way more than she needs us. I hate being in that position. When my husband and I first met he had a cleaning […]
Unheard Of
As a special Thank You for making your payments on time and eventually paying off your credit card balance we are lowering your available credit from $6700 to $500. Again, thanks for being such a great customer and allowing us to make money on each and every purchase that you make […]
Vampires
Porta-Medic left my home this morning with my bodily fluids. Apparently my loving husband took out a large life insurance policy on me. So large that they need to verify my health. I would be concerned except that I have never been that sort of person who really loves life.
Debbie Downer […]
Say No To Valentines Day
Actually, we are partially skipping it this year because Restaurant Week is the end of the month where a couple can go to 170 different eateries for just over $50 for 3 courses (singles $26). Doing the nice dinner on this particular holiday usually ends up freaking me out anyway because […]
The Comparatively Rich
Lunch today was with a wholesaler of Variable Annuities. They all have their hook. This company offered lower guaranteed returns than some, 5%, but lump sum options that only they have. They have a patent pending on it.
Which reminds me, I need to patent a couple of my inventions. My major […]
Reduced Market Share
I received the boots I had ordered from another Macy’s store yesterday conveniently plopped on my porch while I was out. Mail order is very exciting, a little birthday party you threw yourself. I sliced open the tyvek bag and pulled out a crushed box to retrieve my leather ankle boots and drew […]
The Trek
So the Macy’s was way farther away from the Sears Auto Center than I had first imagined. Plus, it was windy and there was a big, fenced-off hole in the ground between the two. And some construction workers. And the only person who knew where I was wouldn’t be off work for 6 […]