"Dagnabbit" has recently come to the forefront of my everyday lexicon- a word I once used perhaps once every six months has somehow found itself used at least twice per week.  A close friend uses his pet word, "Shnurple", to describe any kneejerk reaction to something that defies any coherent verbal response. 

I have two categories for pet peeves: petty peeves that really aren't that big of a deal, and significant gripes about human nature.

Biggest Petty Pet Peeve: People who aren't paying attention when they're driving and keep their windshield wipers going after the rain has stopped.  The sound drives me NUTS.

Biggest Human Nature Peeve:  People who don' ( Read more... )

So, apparently, I'm a dog.  Doesn't surprise me since I take pride in being a practical, tough 'bitch'.  :-)

I'm bored, which means I intend to totally break this sucker down based on the info provided in the link in the question.  I'm far more familiar with Western astrology than Eastern, so I'll be referencing it a bit:

Personality

Occupying the ( Read more... )

I was helping a friend move into their new apartment when we realized we didn't know where his corkscrew was to open the nice bottle of red wine.  Thus, I was forced to open a bottle of wine with a fire extinguisher, garlic press, and screwdriver.  Allow me to explain.

If you take the fire extinguisher out of its wall mount, you will find one or ( Read more... )

Given?  Yes.  Received?  No, unfortunately.

It's amazing how receptive strangers are when you take the time to listen if they appear to be having a rough day.  It's equally surprising how many will accept a hug (although a few instantly get the "deer in the headlights" look and make a quick exit).

The president doesn't have the power to make any real changes: that is up to Congress.  Obama is a figurehead for whatever party controls the House and Senate.  What I wish for our country and what I expect to see in the next four years are two very different concepts, but ultimately our country needs to get back to the days of practicing personal ( Read more... )