Today I volunteered at the Book Fair at the boys’ school.
I heard a lady list all of her ailments (hysterectomy, hernia, gall bladder removal, aching knees…the list goes on!) to every adult that walked through the door. I was ready to poke my eardrums out.
Do you know what I had ready for her every time she told me a sickness snippet? A Tiny Dog tale. Because I know that she had to be as interested in my motherfucking dog as I was in her numerous surgeries.
It was the longest three hours of my life.
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I hate people like that. For serious. Do I care if you’ve had two sets of fake teeth and four bowel obstruction surgies? I DO NOT.
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Chickie said:
April 29th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
I mean, if you’re my friend – I want to hear about things when they are happening. But if I’ve just met you I don’t need your whole medical history!
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bekah said:
April 29th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
I know right. Like, am I your new family physician? NO.
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April 29th, 2009 7:51 pm
I’ve always got a TMI-type story or two to tell that will pretty much end a conversation if necessary. And, if that fails, I can usually think of a (polite) question that will do the trick. One that doesn’t quite make them feel stupid; but gets them thinking.
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Chickie said:
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:27 am
Does this kind of thing happen regularly if you go out in public often? This further makes my case for staying at home as much as possible!
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April 30th, 2009 3:51 am
LOL, LOL..Oh LORDY! This is the curse of getting OLD and having no one who gives a shit! Poor Lady. POOR YOU!
Gee, I hope I don’t ever get to that place, but if I do…PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE..Tell me about dear Tiny! (lol)
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Chickie said:
May 2nd, 2009 at 11:29 am
If it had been someone who was old, it might not have bugged me so much. I have a soft spot for older folks. Like people with wrinkles. This chick was my age and just would not shut up!
Well, for you – I give a shit and would happily listen to you talk about whatever ails you. I know you :)
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May 1st, 2009 9:08 pm
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