tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post5227282070404810941..comments2023-11-03T08:03:42.047-05:00Comments on Holly's Hystrionics: No Winner, Try Again WednesdayHollyBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17644166795449256850noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-64150166511655518062007-04-06T00:54:00.000-05:002007-04-06T00:54:00.000-05:00Re lotteries: It's nice that we have a tax on folk...Re lotteries: It's nice that we have a tax on folks who are bad at math. <BR/><BR/>But then, R.A.H.'s quote rears its head: "Of course the game is rigged. But don't let that stop you; if you don't bet, you can't win."Matt Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03500429239798601210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-60238677418200096952007-04-04T14:22:00.000-05:002007-04-04T14:22:00.000-05:00My mother did this every time we went on a trip as...My mother did this every time we went on a trip as long as I knew her. I just grew up with it, so it didn't bother me at all. No, I don't do it, at least not yet. But for me, it was just one of those "Family Traditions". At least she didn't chew and spit!charlotte ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10324853016206528194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-64084416581371751152007-04-04T04:40:00.000-05:002007-04-04T04:40:00.000-05:00You hit the mail on the head. I know mine would be...You hit the mail on the head. I know mine would be respectful and loving to me, then behind my back they would talk of how screwy I am and when will it hit them. LOL<BR/><BR/>My mom goes on and on about the same thought she has in her head . Over and over, even when you tell her<BR/>she said that a few times already, when it's really been 35 and counting. I'm as patient as can be because I can see myself headed in that direction as I get older. I already feel sorry for my kid's. <BR/><BR/>Life..<BR/><BR/>Sigh******************Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-91623176968474404152007-04-04T04:36:00.000-05:002007-04-04T04:36:00.000-05:00"You see by the time I'm in my mid 70's, if I keep...<I>"You see by the time I'm in my mid 70's, if I keep smoking, I'll prob have COPD."</I><BR/><BR/>dunno how old you are, but if yer looking to lead a happy life, why not quit smoking now before giving yourself a crippling disease?<BR/><BR/>might be a nice favor to your kids. <BR/><BR/>-EricAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-18186152412872295512007-04-03T08:26:00.000-05:002007-04-03T08:26:00.000-05:00DW, if I ever start reading billboards aloud I sin...DW, if I ever start reading billboards aloud I sincerely hope my chirrens say, "Mom, I love you and I respect you, but if you don't stop reading EVERY billboard to me I'm gonna slap a piece of duct tape over your mouth. Now with your COPD that's gonna make it a little hard for you to breathe Mom. Your choice." You see by the time I'm in my mid 70's, if I keep smoking, I'll prob have COPD. <BR/>Billy, nice to have a new commenter. Sometimes the visits do seem a bit long, but I also see other fam and long time friends when I'm down there, I just don't always write about it. That helps give me a break from whatever irritates, and I'm pretty patient w/ older folks, especially the ones I love. I figure that will be me one day and I'm a strong believer in Karma. If I'm nice to them, then maybe my offspring won't set me adrift on an icefloe. Having a finely honed sence of irony helps, too.HollyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644166795449256850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-49608178611595960952007-04-03T07:55:00.000-05:002007-04-03T07:55:00.000-05:00Funny isn't it? I am noticing my mother picking u...Funny isn't it? I am noticing my mother picking up more and more of the habits that her mother AND mother-in-law had that drove HER insane. Visits can sometimes feel VERY long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27557567.post-77159035948835906922007-04-03T07:49:00.000-05:002007-04-03T07:49:00.000-05:00So, when will it be your turn? I'm seeing a trend ...So, when will it be your turn? I'm seeing a trend here.DWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10855431129767288706noreply@blogger.com