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September 23, 2007
Heavy Sigh
So the daughter calls me tonight and tells me she's unearthed photos of a younger me and of my sisters. We talked about school and various things and I am stunned at how grown up she sounds.
It doesn't matter if I just saw her the day before or two weeks ago or whenever, the simple fact is, she's growing up so fast. In just over a month she'll be 15. Little Dude is going to be 11 about a week from now. Both of them are constant reminders that I'm getting older. As well, they are reminders that I've done something very good in my life, no matter how old any of us are.
I sometimes wish I could freeze time and save all the little moments and laughter. You know, so I could take them out of cold storage on the days when things aren't so great and revel in the joy. I guess that's what memories and photographs are all about. And phone calls from daughters.
Posted by Da Goddess at 09:41 PM | Comments (0)
September 17, 2007
What the Hell Were They Thinking?
There are times when you see products available to the general public that you have to wonder if they're bad jokes or if someone was genuinely serious when they came up with the idea. Either way, you have to question the judgment of the decision to put these things on the market.
Example? You want an example? Sure. I can do that.
From one of my favorite candy companies in the world -- Tootsie Roll:
Mind you, these items are listed as "Junior Boys Briefs". Who the hell thought this up? Does Tootsie Roll have the leader of NAMBLA working for them, or what?
As sick and demented as I am, and as much as I like candy, these items would NEVER be allowed to touch my son's skin.
On the other hand, I do happen to like the following item. In fact, I'd like to meet someone who matches that very description. I am so shallow anymore.
(Pssst...anyone interested in applying for the position suggested by this last image should apply here -- serious inquiries only *tic*)
Posted by Da Goddess at 01:13 AM | Comments (1)