February 13, 2012

True barber shop conversation

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Have you ever regretted asking someone a polite question because of the answer you receive? Like: “How are you?” and the lengthy response is a recital of human misery. Waiting for a haircut yesterday I heard this conversation – Barber: “So how is Sid? I haven’t seen him for a long time.” Customer: “Sid isn’t [...]

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Mowing the lawns

We’ve mowed the lawns twice this week and they need mowing again already.

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Morning coffee

I take three heaped teaspoons of coffee in a mug, with milk but no sugar. I usually have one mug a day, in the morning. Why do some people think it’s strange to have three spoons of coffee?

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Something I like #1

I like feeling warm on a cold day, rugged up in front of a fire, especially if it’s raining.

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Something I hate #1

I hate waiting for the kettle to boil. Normally I try to do something else while it’s heating up.

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