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[grayshame]

my mother has a new family. at first i generally liked them, but my like has turned to hate and i am often green with envy as i am not a part of their family circle and never will be because i simply don't fit in. his daughter is a straight-A student and he works for the government. they use big, intelligent words and ask me the capitals of all

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Gotta Love It

[almostjewish]

I get lost naming all 50 states, but I'm pretty sure we have that many. There are interesting people out there who believe that there are rules to how you should learn, and common standards by which your ignorance/education can be judged. They tend to stress fact over theory and abstractions vs. experience (as contradictory as that last sentence was). Also, they drink grape juice.

Thank God they didn't get to you when you were young. You could be like whatever the hell her name is.

It is is pretty funny though. You have an insanely powerful gift for communication, and here you are having dinner with people who intentionally cut themselves off. I'm sure you have very lively conversations.

The best I can offer, if you don't mind my butting in, is this; don't hold their own prisons against them. Try and laugh (to yourself...could go badly otherwise) just watching them. I know it's probably making you miserable, and you're somewhat trapped for now, but that's very close to changing. If it gets too bad, you can always tell The Bureau about the ketchup thing...mayonnaise is communist.

Keep your chin up. The more material you get like this, the better your writing. Be thankful for it. Then go to McDonald's.

Re: Gotta Love It

[grayshame]

this is the longest comment i've ever received. thanks! yes, we do have lively conversations but they usually turn into arguments. luckily, i have my own place and don't live with them - i only go to their house to visit my mother.

i think i'll take your advice and hit mickey dees.