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19 July 2002 (Friday): half-asleep

It is far too late to be doing laundry, much less doing laundry, practicing guitar, and reading about Supreme Court justice nominations.

Life is delicious.

It usually is; it's just got different flavors and textures, depending. Right now I'd say it tastes like homemade gravy with just the right smidgin of black pepper in it, poured over a piping hot buttermilk biscuit.

See, I told you I was homesick for Tennessee.

Did I mention that I stepped in puppy pee this evening? I have decided that I am not a dog person. I have nothing against them really, and they get along with me just fine, but I have no interest in owning one. I suppose this is somewhat akin to Lenny's stance on children.

Boss at job #1 wants me to stay on until mid-August. I bit my tongue to keep from telling him I'd go completely stir-crazy if I hung around that long, after deciding to leave this mid-life-crisis-in-the-making of a job. I think I actually said something far more diplomatic.

Subject for mulling: it's a good thing that most people don't just act like themselves in all situations. Most of us are bitches and assholes underneath the surface, in some sense or another. The trick is to become a person who has nothing to hide: where tolerance and good-naturedness and a genuine interest in other people comes naturally, where one's anger or hurt is justified and best addressed as quickly and directly as possible.

Eh. Food for thought, anyhow.

Fabric stores are cool. They're particularly cool when your younger sister is game for making you an evening gown. I have no use for ballroom attire right now, but you have to be prepared for these things.

It is now instant-noodle hour.

posted by enjelani @ 12:16 AM PST

Replies: 3 comments

Ohhhh...biscuits and gravy makes me think of Mom. She came from Texas...good old southern cooking. Yum! Thanks for a smile this morning!

posted by Karin @ 19 07 2002 07:45 AM PST

> The trick is to become a person who has nothing to hide ...

indeed. then there's the trick where you don't hide. :)

posted by Zach @ 19 07 2002 09:58 AM PST

instant-noodle hour?
though it's not fast food, have you learned nothing from your bout with (20!) chicken mcnuggets?

posted by dishi @ 22 07 2002 06:34 AM PST