What a month of September!!
Firstly, rushing preparations for school. You know, the school supplies, school clothes and shoes, and the endless sessions of meeting teachers whose names I do not remember. Really, I do hope I NEVER meet my children's teachers during the school year. I think my children are whimpy enough to stay out of trouble (crossing fingers, bad genes are involved).
Before the school bell tolled, it was the endless chatter of the local fairs. I have to complain on this topic, the Allen County Fair exceeded the fun factor over the Hancock County Fair.
Firstly, rushing preparations for school. You know, the school supplies, school clothes and shoes, and the endless sessions of meeting teachers whose names I do not remember. Really, I do hope I NEVER meet my children's teachers during the school year. I think my children are whimpy enough to stay out of trouble (crossing fingers, bad genes are involved).
Before the school bell tolled, it was the endless chatter of the local fairs. I have to complain on this topic, the Allen County Fair exceeded the fun factor over the Hancock County Fair.
Good: Allen County Fair had Mounties. Definitely a winner with the girls, uniform and a horse.
Good: Allen County Fair and the ever ever COOL FLIGHT SIMULATOR Featuring the Blue Angels, courtersy of the US Navy.
BAD: Hancock County Fair had health issues. I cannot pardon the omni-present dust or the tabacco smoke the vendors blow at the children. A quick survey shows many visitors who attended the Hancock county fair fell extremely ill.
BAD: The nagging chesty cough, painful fevers I brought home from the fair.
BAD: Passing out from the 2 Tylenols I took for the painful fevers.
BAD: The nasty side effects from the anti-biotics to rid of the BAD cough and fevers. CS said, "The cure is worst than the illness." Very true in my case.
VERY VERY PISSED OFF BAD: Having to eat my dinner 3 times, what a waste of good food, a side effect of the anti-biotics to rid the BAD cough and fevers from the fair.
Erhm... where is the Complain Jar? Taking notes there Mr Fair Board Person thing for next year?
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What does the month of September and the fairs have to do with the topic that some things don't change?
Year after year, I still dont like the smell of the steer barn or the hog pens or the ... you get the idea.
(Everyone ..... WHIMP! Yeah yeah, I grew up in the city remember?)
5 years later, September 7, 2006, as we posted flags at The Healing Field,(a tradition I hope to continue with my children) I am still mad and I still cried.
(Everyone ..... aww... pass the tissues)
5 years later, a dear family friend of my ex-in-laws, who butchered my name still remembers his embarassing tongue twister. And he still gave me a hug despite the separation.
5 years later, a dear family friend of my ex-in-laws, who butchered my name still remembers his embarassing tongue twister. And he still gave me a hug despite the separation.
(Everyone ..... AAAWWWWW!)
10 years later, recognizing me within an instance a friend's wife still flagged me down in a flood of people. Screaming my name loudly in public, erhm, more than once.
10 years later, recognizing me within an instance a friend's wife still flagged me down in a flood of people. Screaming my name loudly in public, erhm, more than once.
(Everyone .... laugh amongst yourselves, yeah yeah yeah, btw, we were at a fair with kids around!)
11 years later, my professor still shook my hand and gave me that "What have you done?" look.
11 years later, my professor still shook my hand and gave me that "What have you done?" look.
(Really, Dr. Marquart, I DID NOT DO IT!! It is not my fault, this time.)
All these events lead to a simple conclusion:
All these events lead to a simple conclusion:
I have not changed my hairstyle
What did you think I was referring to?
Oh yes, I still wear my pinky ring to match the smart-ass attitude.
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