Forgive my absence from this site these last few days. Working in retail this time of year really sucks the life out of me. I have not had a day off once since the holiday season began on Thanksgiving and I realize that it's only been three days, but it feels like longer. I've become such a scrooge. Seeing people flock to the malls leaving messes ( Read more... )

Seriously, why is Meet Other Moms in such diarrhea mode right now. It used to be The Doctor Who forum, but now my whole FL is filled up with other mothers who want to meet. I suppose I should be more generous and friend some. I remember when I first stumbled on the site and posted. I gained a few good online friends through that place. Guess I'm ( Read more... )

Going to the mall is a bit like taking a stroll down a secluded dark alley in the worst part of town in the sense that you are likely to be attacked. Only at the mall the thief with a pocket knife is replaced by the vendor with an item for sale. He sits in his booth calmly biding his time until he is able to pounce once you walk past. I have become ( Read more... )