Sprng in Colordo. I took that picture about an hour ago and there is MORE snow. And more due in overnight.
Ahhhh, spring.
Hey, man, where are my pants? I have my hippo dignity!
Oz ,'Bring On The Night'
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SuziQ - Apr 17, 2009 2:49:09 pm PDT #7023 of 30000
Back tattoos of the mother is that you are absolutely right - Ame
Jessica - Apr 17, 2009 3:01:10 pm PDT #7024 of 30000
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
If Hil isn't going to let him know that this kind of talk bothers her, she can't blame him for not knowing that.
I disagree - anyone old enough to have a job should not have to be told not to ask prying questions about a co-worker's religion. It's simply rude.
Not saying Hil shouldn't confront him (because obviously he was sick the day this was covered in kindergarten), but the fact that she hasn't so far is in no way an excuse for his behavior.
Connie Neil - Apr 17, 2009 3:09:30 pm PDT #7025 of 30000
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I took that picture about an hour ago and there is MORE snow. And more due in overnight.
That was Utah on Tuesday. We lost a lot of tree branches.
re: Hil's co-worker. I've discovered that one person's rude is another person's "But I'm interested in your life! I'd tell you anything you want to know." A courteous "You know, your questions are rather intrusive, please stop," is a small thing to do before bringing the big guns of harassment.
Amy - Apr 17, 2009 3:32:21 pm PDT #7026 of 30000
Because books.
I disagree - anyone old enough to have a job should not have to be told not to ask prying questions about a co-worker's religion. It's simply rude.
Exactly. And saying anyone's mom sounds like a stereotypical anything is a little beyond the pale, if you ask me.
Scrappy - Apr 17, 2009 4:20:49 pm PDT #7027 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
And saying anyone's mom sounds like a stereotypical anything is a little beyond the pale.
I dunno. I have heard comments like that about people being stereotypically a farm dad (in our Midwestern office) or saying someone had a stereotypic Catholic background. Maybe it's because I work in post-production, but people talk about EVERYTHING and ask questions about the same. I hear incredible conversations coming out of the breakroom all the time.
Once again, I think this guy is awkward and highly inappropriate and needs to be told how to behave, but he doesn't sound malicious. Also, women especially often have trouble laying down firm limits for friends or coworkers, so it's good practice for all of us (Hil included). So she can use this dork as a practice for this skill she will need for her future life.
I am interested in how old he is. I was assuming he was in his early 20s, where he doesn't have much work experience--if he's 35, it's a MUCH higher level of cluelessness.
Hil R. - Apr 17, 2009 4:39:55 pm PDT #7028 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Hil R. - Apr 17, 2009 4:42:09 pm PDT #7029 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
The world is annoying today. I want to take a break from it. Preferably until the 21st, because then we'll be past all the killing anniversaries. I think I have work I need to do this weekend, though.
Scrappy - Apr 17, 2009 4:45:28 pm PDT #7030 of 30000
Life moves pretty fast. You don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
Sorry, Hil, for being all bossy and telling you what to s do. I know this guy must be incredibly hard to put up with.
§ ita § - Apr 17, 2009 4:51:56 pm PDT #7031 of 30000
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Preferably until the 21st, because then we'll be past all the killing anniversaries.
Armenian genocide on the 24th. Well, that's when Zankou will be closed for it.
Hil R. - Apr 17, 2009 4:52:09 pm PDT #7032 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
Huh. I just realized that, if I wanted to, I could become a German citizen just by filling out a form. And going through a bunch of German bureaucracy. I don't think I want to.
I think I'm going to try to get some work done in my office this weekend. I've got stuff I need to do, and there will probably be no annoying questions or drunk people on weekends.