At this point, to be honest, I'm with tommyrot.
I'm with tommy and JZ.
Just came back from doctor. Turned out issue was a renegade internal stitch that had come loose and was attempting to fight for freedom. Doc went in, pulled it out, probed around the incision some more to make sure no other upstart stitches were attempting same and sent me on my way with instructions to rest and keep the wound dry.
Now I'm sore, cranky, and wondering why the hell this thing didn't show up before Monday when I had my scheduled appointment.
Oh, just kill him
Seriously. It would be a mitzvah.
I think you actually can shut him down while still being nice. Just say something like, "Dude, I can tell you are interested in Judaism, and that's cool, but I just don't feel comfortable answering your questions. Here is a website [insert good website of your choice] which is a good one for this stuff." If he says he would rather ask you, or he is just making conversation or anything, go back to, "It makes me uncomfortable." From now on, any time he asks a cultural/religious question, just smile and say "check the site."
Barb, sorry about the renegade stitch but glad it was a fairly easy fix. Take it easy, you! Though I know it's against your nature, stop trying to do everything.
I'm constantly grateful for both my parents. There is no one I respect more than them. I was closer to my mother; I think my dad and I are possibly too similar. (I noticed this especially travelling through Europe with first D and then M.) I still miss my mother.
Such a nice thing to read. Congrats on your well-timed lay-off; that little baby is going to be very lucky.
Postcake:
Send him here, Hil.
He'll be surrounded. And I can videotape his reaction. Infact, I'd love to videotape his reaction.
Wasn't this whole thing with taking care of drunk friends supposed to end after college? One of my classmates is literally falling-down drunk in my office.
She weighs about 100 pounds. She had six shots, some rum and some tequila. We're giving her water.
Oh hell, Hil. Hopefully no alcohol poisoning going on.
