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23759. judithathome - 3/8/2008 1:41:52 AM but he's got lousy taste in women
The lament of sisters and mothers everywhere....
Sorry to hear about this mess w/your bro. 23760. Ms. No - 3/8/2008 1:46:41 AM Thanks J
Arx,
Yeah, I think it'll be awhile before we hit that third time, though. I mean, my bro's 34 with three kids by two exes and is geographically bound by these now extended families. There are a lot of challenges for a woman coming into that.
I just hope that the next time he does this he finds a woman with a career and a life of her own who doesn't need him to take care of her.....only that neediness seems to be a big pull for him.
Anyway, odds are that by the time he's actually ready to get serious again, his age bracket will weed out some of the losers. ;-> 23761. Ms. No - 3/8/2008 1:55:44 AM It's funny, I was talking with my step-dad about this and he was lamenting the problems ahead for all of the kids in their future personal relationships and I was pointing out that however awesome our mom is neither my brother nor I are good at romance.
But at least I KNOW I have lousy taste in men. ;->
To which my step-father replied "I guess that means you're not bringing anyone for Easter dinner, huh?" 23762. arkymalarky - 3/8/2008 3:18:20 AM Anyway, odds are that by the time he's actually ready to get serious again, his age bracket will weed out some of the losers. ;->
Or at least get him to women with grown kids. 23763. wonkers2 - 3/8/2008 5:54:17 AM I spent three days in Omaha this week on a little consulting job that fell in my lap recently. I'd forgotten how friendly and accommodating and on the ball Nebraskans and Iowans are aside from the fact that so many are Republicans. It was a refreshing surprise. Downtown Omaha is thriving in contrast to many other decaying urban centers. 23764. Jenerator - 3/9/2008 1:35:14 AM Gosh Ms. No - that IS a depressing story. My heart goes out to you, your brother, the kids and the rest of the family. 23765. jexster - 3/9/2008 3:08:44 AM Anything looks good next to the Failed State of MI Wonkers..
My late partner was from Omaha...tell me all about Omaha and he'll roll over in his grave 23766. jexster - 3/9/2008 3:10:04 AM New computer screen cleaner 23767. Ms. No - 3/9/2008 3:32:36 AM Thanks, Jen
My brother was in last night and we went out to dinner and had a couple beers later. A good night -- things are stressful getting mom and the kids moved and settled but all in all going as smoothly as possible. He's actually staying there tonight with her family so I'm really encouraged.
He did bring me a funny story about my oldest nephew who seems to be handling things well according to the counselor who's checking up on him.
Paxton is afraid of bees. A couple of days ago he and my bro were out at the park and a bee buzzed them and Paxton scampered yelling "A bee! A bee, Daddy!"
My brother said "It's just a bee."
Paxton: "I'm scared of bees, Dad."
Bro: "Paxton, you've never been stung by a bee."
Paxton: "But Dad, I don't want to be stung by a bee."
Hey, you can't argue with that logic! Auntie C has been avoiding bee stings in just that manner all her life.
23768. David Ehrenstein - 3/9/2008 3:35:24 AM Just in case you're not feeling GAY enough. 23769. thoughtful - 3/9/2008 5:04:19 PM So sorry about the family issues, MsNo. I have no words of wisdom to offer other than you're not alone. I've long ago decided that a normal family is dysfunctional and a 'functional' family, whatever that is, is totally abnormal.
Families...can't live with them and can't live without them. 23770. Magoseph - 3/10/2008 7:53:01 PM Good afternoon! 23771. iiibbb - 3/11/2008 5:17:29 AM Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck...
... I'm at a conference in my hotel room and I can't find my wedding ring.
fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck...
The security people won't let me in the room where I know I had it off my finger because it was itching a bit. I don't know if I dropped it or not.
sigh. 23772. arkymalarky - 3/11/2008 5:50:11 AM Oooooh, that's bad. Maybe you could speak to the hotel management. Let us know if you find it. 23773. Ms. No - 3/11/2008 7:11:38 AM Good luck, i3b3 -- hope this post is moot and you've already got your ring back by the time you read it. 23774. alistairconnor - 3/11/2008 11:34:56 AM There's a short story in that, iii...
Or rather, in the way my imagination ran riot when I read your post.
Sorry, not making fun of you, hope you found/find it!
Something like : you're nervous about going to the conference function without your wedding ring because a sexy young researcher has been giving you the eye. 23775. Wombat - 3/11/2008 5:26:34 PM i3b3:
I have a similar story. Not long after I returned from my honeymoon, I took our dog out to chase tennis balls on a nearby soccer field. I had noticed that my ring fit loosely, but didn't think anything of it. I was relaxing on the couch after dinner, when I noticed that I was no longer wearing my wedding ring. A cursory search did not turn it up, and I was preparing to take a flashlight and search the soccer field--in by inch at night (you think my wife would notice??), when I checked behind the couch cushions and found it. I got it tightened the next day. Told my wife after it was resolved. Good luck! 23776. iiibbb - 3/12/2008 12:00:09 AM Short story = I found it this morning. 23777. iiibbb - 3/12/2008 12:02:04 AM I've lost 35 lbs since I was married and my ring has been fitting really loose lately, and sometimes gets itchy.
I've developed a bad habit of taking it off and quickly forgetting it's not on.
I hope to develop the habit of putting it on the opposite hand when it gets uncomfortable. 23778. Ms. No - 3/12/2008 1:49:24 AM Excellent news, iiibbb! How about on a chain around your neck when you have to take it off? That way you may forget that you haven't put it back on, but you'll never have to worry that you've left it someplace.
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