Between the Lines: A Conversation with My Boss
Boss: "I want you to build the best site in the system." Me: "Great! I've been wanting to change the way we do things. I can't wait to get started!" Boss: "Whoa! People are going to have a hard time with change. They won't go for it." Me: "Oh, we'll
Making Friends in Vegas, Part II
She: "Hear them going at it next door?" Me: "Yeah, let's cheer them on." She: "Don't you dare!" Me (beating in time on the wall): "Go, Bob Barker! Go, Bob Barker! The price is right! The price is right! Cummmmmmmm on dowwwwwwn! Yes! YES, oh GAWWD, YESSSSSSS!" She: "It's quiet
On Matters of Rest and Relaxation…
She: "Why should I take my camera? You're taking your camera." Me: "It's your vacation. Take it or not -- it doesn't matter." She: "You mean I can do what I want?" Me: "Absolutely." She: "What if I want to take off all my clothes and run naked down the
Catchin’ It
She: "You are giddy. Look at her, she's giddy!" She B: "She is. She's turning red. I don't think I've ever seen her turn red before." Me: "No, no, no, no, no, no...I am NOT giddy! And I AM NOT turning red!" She: "Oh, hon! Enjoy it. I don't remember
Cloud for the Silver Lining
She: "Have I mentioned how much I despise you?" Passer-By: "..." Me: "Why do you think I'm rubbing salt in the wounds?" Passer-By: "..." She (to Passer-By): "Do you mind? I'm talking to my best friend here!" Me (to Passer-By): "Yeah! Mind your own business." She: "Some people just can't
On Dating…
She: "He was that boring, huh?" Me: "Yes, I had to make stuff up just to keep interested." She: "Like what?" Me: "I told him the story of how my career as a concert pianist came to a tragic end after a horrible horseriding accident." She: "He fell for that?"
