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Friday, September 9, 2005

I'm an alien...

but no one believes me. Fact: I'm 38, not married, not dating and not longing to be in a serious relationship.And while I brag about my age - partly cause I don't look it, partly cause there's no point in faking, once is more than enough, I say - my friends are all on the verge of breakdown at the... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 8, 2005

Clothes for 35-somethings?

A few days ago I watched a segment on the news which I found funny and disturbing at the same time. It was about how fashion designers are making what is called an over-35 clothing line for women of that age group. The designers and buyers that were interviewed afforded comments such as " well, we... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 8, 2005

Politeness these days - where has it gone?

Could be that I'm getting on in the years, but when I travel with youth on mass transit I just either want to slap them or get off the means entirely.....I can't stand the rudeness anymore. Case in point: This morning I got on a crowded train like I do every morning to go to the university. It's... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 4, 2005

Is it a crime to be almost 40 and not know how to drive?

I am probably the only person of my age (38) I know who has never gotten a driver's license and, quite frankly, never felt the need to get one. On those rare occasions that I have tried driving after getting a learner's permit I just couldn't get into coordination. I would steer left and the car... Sign in to see full entry.

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