Tag: Extra gum
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The Gum Crisis Continues
Today is Free Cone Day (FREE CONE DAY) at Ben and Jerry’s, and I’m sitting on my hands in an effort not to go*. *this is not the most effective form of resistance. Look at how much fun everyone is having! In an effort to not break Lent, I’m preoccupying myself…
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Thirteen Moments (in pictures) from 2013
In honor of the changing years, it’s time to say goodbye to 2013. If you recall, 2013 was not predicted to be a great year for me, both by the “normal” zodiac and by the Chinese calendar. I was offered this advice: “Embrace neutral!” “Be patient and wait for 2014!” “You may have a…
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The Gum Crisis (And My Governmental Conspiracy Theory)
Just yesterday I had a long conversation with a Bostonian about what type of person is “difficult,” in the business-consumer kind of way. I claim it’s the boss-type, one who is used to having power and/or wealth, such as CEO’s, AVP’s, those girls on Sweet Sixteen, “experts”, etc. I do not, myself, exhibit this behavior…