Doug made a comment under “Snow Ledge” where he states that he’s not intending to be sexist, but he is sure it will “awaken the sisterhood” (as if that isn’t a sexist remark in the first place!). Men … I’m calling on you to provide some advice and guidance to Douglas. Women…I’m an equal opportunity kind of gal, so pipe up too! Please feel free to use this blog as the means to share your insights with Doug.
I believe one of my gifts is facilitating communication. Wouldn’t you agree???
FROM GERALD ….. Doug’s right, you’re wrong!
FROM MARY …. Where’s a snow ledge when you really need it? Don’t worry, Kristin, I’ll straighten Gerald out … with a stick!
TO DOUG….Darn good job you are in Regina making comments like those!!
TO ALL…as if you didn’t already know this….WOMEN ARE ALWAYS RIGHT!
I should have checked my e-mail before responding! If you can believe this, Doug, Kristin sent me an e-mail saying I had to check out your “sisterhood” comment … saying they were “fighting words” and that I should respond. “I’m going to hate it if you agree with Doug!”
You know my response …. POOR DOUG!!
To the rest, Kristin thought it was hazardous having a beautiful snow ledge on the shed roof! What does she think it feels like to be me … sandwiched between “poor Doug” and our Kristin??? Maybe right now there’s a reason Doug and Kristin have miles between them!
Ok, I have spent the last two hours thinking about this (while working, of course, since women are so good at multi-tasking), and I honestly have no smart-alack comment to say. For once. Surprising, I know!
I see how God must have brought Doug and Kristin together to balance each other out and I’m surprised that they haven’t said “See, we each have weaknesses but we complement each other so well that we are capable of overcoming our weaknesses when we work together. For an example, just look at what great parents we are.”
(So, do I get a bonus for giving you both such excellent ideas for what to write in a card for valentine’s day? I accept payment in 20′s… no, I think I deserve 50s for this one!)
Oo-de-lally!
Dad that was both offensive and hilarious. Who knew you were so funny?
I don’t know if “balance” is a word you could attribute to mom and dad. I am not sure we have a word for what they are…
It is only natural that a woman would take the path of least resistance, rather than taking the chance of hitting the high road and risking once in a while. Sexist? I think not. Just the facts mam!!
Jennifer – When I got to the end of your second paragraph I thought you were being a smart-aleck! But you saved the day with your lovely Valentine suggestion. You really are so sweet.
Rhett – You are oh so right in all your comments!
John – You are oh so wrong in all your comments! But I missed not hearing from you sooner! I kept wondering “Where’s John? I bet he has an opinion to offer that I’ll disagree with!!!!”
Oh Kristin: You know that it is the mothering instinct to protect your own.
John – that’s an astute observation! I was only thinking “Rhett’s got it right!” but maybe there’s that in-built assumption about your own children.
I notice that quite often when Mary challenges any “critical” (not criticizing) observation I make about her daughter.
(P.S. – To any of you ‘lurkers’ out there who are reading all this goofiness … trust in the knowlege that we are ribbing each other constantly & that we do have a wonderful rapport with each other. Now, of course, I need to add that Mary’s next comment will question this statement …… need I say more??)
My mom just knows that I am always right….. Right, Mom?
It always surprises me when I say something nice and people react with “What? You just said something nice! You know how to do that?” Apparently I need to give up the sarcasm….
Jennifer: Why change now? It would only spoil all the fun that this site has provided since our beloved Intern started using it as a source of unwinding once in a while.
I’ll be sure to tell my co-workers that I constantly enlighten them with my humour because someone at my church at home told me to.
Jennifer – it’s just that the general tone of this blog is sarcasm – which I love and it makes me laugh – a lot!
Its just like my “thoughtfilled” posts never get any comments (and by the way – thanks John for your’s) so keep both your sincere and sarcastic comments coming & we’ll all figure out when which is which. See…..I can be nice, too.
I think I’ve commented on a serious post or two… maybe.
(So yes, Vicar Kristin, I will have to put on my serious hat and make a comment that actually has some substance!)
I haven’t looked yet … but now I’m scared….
I wish I knew how to make those icon faces!
http://codex.wordpress.org/Using_Smilies#What_Text_Do_I_Type_to_Make_Smileys.3F
Gerald received a text message today – from a sales lady – who ended her message with a quote so appropriate as a response to Doug’s “sisterhood” comment ….
THE ROOSTER CROWS BUT IT IS THE HEN WHO DELIVERS THE GOODS!
Amen to that!
(I too Kristin wish I knew how to make those icon faces and the comment above really should be in red, bold, 28 pt type, don’t ya think?!)
Well thanks to your trusty daughter who sent me the link … here’s my support to you sister…
I think I’m addicted. Instead of exclamation marks I think I’ll be hooked on “smiley” faces.
I don’t know if Jennifer realizes what she’s done by teaching me where/how to make them.
I don’t think I know what I’ve done either….. I apologize to the Internet at large for the insanity that I may have caused.
Hi everyone:I didn’t have my computer on yesterday. Had to go to O.S. for lab tests to try and prove the Markdale hospital doctor wrong. He said my cholesterol was high and that I have one toe in the door that says diabetic is my next problem. However we will wait for the test results. In the meantime I had a good laugh catching up on all the latest humour to be found on this website.