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canine, I wish my boss felt the same way you do!!

posted by SpitFire70 on November 15, 2004 at 6:01 PM | link to this | reply

LOL Indeed Justso,

I keep it all to myself. :-)

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 1:28 PM | link to this | reply

Canine

This is wonderful. This way you can have a grand secret. Nobody really knows if you had any misery. Not of those puffy eyes, hair pulled out in chunks, clothing torn you don't have to let them see any of that stuff that goes with normal misery. If it doesn't need company is it truly normal? lol
 

posted by Justi on November 13, 2004 at 11:03 AM | link to this | reply

Angel thank you and...

You are welcome, but I still don't want your misery!

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 10:06 AM | link to this | reply

Canine~~~

 You do know .. it was my teen "misery" that brought you to me .. hehe ... I think I like misery .. if it bring me to knewly found pals .. :)  Thanks for that!!!

posted by ANGELZ_MIND on November 13, 2004 at 9:39 AM | link to this | reply

I'm with you Rach!

All of you miserable people keep it to yourselves!

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 9:23 AM | link to this | reply

Hollee

AWWWW!... I'm blushing now

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 9:22 AM | link to this | reply

Angel

You're misery is all teen related and since I have a 15 year old I don't want any part of it free or otherwise.

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 9:21 AM | link to this | reply

Nope. Misery doesn't love company..

At least not around here.  :)

posted by RachelAnna on November 13, 2004 at 9:10 AM | link to this | reply

Canine - BTW - thanks for helping make the misery less so lately.

posted by Hollee on November 13, 2004 at 5:43 AM | link to this | reply

CAnine~~~

 You know what .. that damn thing  called misery just follows me around like flies on shit ... I tried to get rid of it  once.. but I think it  likes  me, therefore it chooses to stick with me.... hmmm... I guess since I am alone all the time , It connects well with me??    Ekkkkkkk!!! ... **Attention .. I will share  if anyone wants it!!! Free of charge!!!

posted by ANGELZ_MIND on November 13, 2004 at 4:43 AM | link to this | reply

canine - I have my moments..... and misery is one of them.

posted by Ca88andra on November 13, 2004 at 3:53 AM | link to this | reply

Ca88,

You're never miserable! I don't believe it. :-)

posted by canine277 on November 13, 2004 at 3:41 AM | link to this | reply

Nah, when I'm miserable I like my friends around, clucking over me, topping up my wine glass...

posted by Ca88andra on November 12, 2004 at 10:18 PM | link to this | reply

HG,

You're with us therefore you're never alone!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 9:06 PM | link to this | reply

My misery doesn't like company, in part because sometimes it's good to wallow, as you said. And I also don't like people to see me cry, or show "weakness."  But when that misery goes on for too long, sometimes company helps bring me out of my miserable funk.  But bear in mind that I live alone, so I rarely have company, whether I'm miserable or not!

posted by Holy_Grail on November 12, 2004 at 8:36 PM | link to this | reply

I'll be right here standing by.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 8:22 PM | link to this | reply

canine, no, no cuff, the fuck likes cuffs. Ropes.....whips.....chains.....

I'll let you know if I need you.  Thanks.

posted by Kelli on November 12, 2004 at 8:12 PM | link to this | reply

Kelli,

I will be standing by with the cuffs if you need me!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:54 PM | link to this | reply

Alf,

Nothing surprises me anymore. And this is no exception. I know how you feel.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:53 PM | link to this | reply

CANINE, OH YES, THERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO EVERY RULE...................

TUNE IN WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS...........THE LUNATIC FRINGE IS NO LONGER A FRINGE.

posted by Kelli on November 12, 2004 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

Canine...It does not suprise

me that I feel much the same about this.  When I am real sick for example I don't want anyone trying to "take care" of me, I like to wallow in it as you said.  I like to concentrate on the misery itself, deal with it, and eventually overcome it.  People around just distract me from this.  However, for many, many people I think it is true that misery loves company, I have seen it play like that too often.

posted by A_Norseman on November 12, 2004 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

Don't know Quirk,

Just know that I hate company when I'm miserable, funny though I think it's when people want to be around the most! LOL Maybe they like me to be miserable?

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:38 PM | link to this | reply

Mary

You're always helpful. You just helped cure my curiosity.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:37 PM | link to this | reply

Kelli,

You don't hate anyone except... Let's not get another rant started. LOL!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:35 PM | link to this | reply

Yes, I saw that. And you're right he's not the same as he used to be.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 7:34 PM | link to this | reply

Canine, I have seen George Carlin live twice...he is starting to show his

age.  The second time I saw he he literally was reading off notebook paper.

Have you seen the tribute he wrote after his wife passed away?

posted by WHAMENATOR on November 12, 2004 at 7:25 PM | link to this | reply

I'm voting for "misery hates company."

And I'd never put a hot shower in the same camp as anything miserable cuz I love hot showers!

posted by Julia. on November 12, 2004 at 7:06 PM | link to this | reply

Where was I?

Oh, right, I signed off just after I made that last comment, when you said that I was entitled my happiness and blew a virtual raspberry, I thought that maybe my "sharing" my own experiences wasn't helpful and I was rubbing salt in some old wound or other.  I meant that maybe I wasn't being helpful, not you.

posted by Blanche. on November 12, 2004 at 7:05 PM | link to this | reply

I hate company.

posted by Kelli on November 12, 2004 at 7:03 PM | link to this | reply

Always happy when not miserable. Thanks for stopping by Sky.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 6:54 PM | link to this | reply

a post to think.......but stay happy as you are.....

posted by 9STAR on November 12, 2004 at 5:29 PM | link to this | reply

By the way, I love George Carlin. I played Occupation: Fool until it was grooveless.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 3:33 PM | link to this | reply

Cunning,

Have a rotten day! Thanks for dropping in.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 3:31 PM | link to this | reply

This was really good.

Reminds me of a George Carlin bit: "have a nice day." "F*** you! What if I don't want to have a nice day?!"

posted by CunningLinguist on November 12, 2004 at 3:27 PM | link to this | reply

LE,

Thanks for dropping in. Great comment too!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 2:40 PM | link to this | reply

Well....

the answer is no. Misery just wants everybody else to be miserable, whether in company or alone.

But then , there's the old adage: "A sorrow shared is a sorrow halved; a joy shared is a joy doubled".....

posted by L.E.Gant on November 12, 2004 at 2:06 PM | link to this | reply

What did that mean?

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 12:40 PM | link to this | reply

Woops,

maybe this wasnt' helpful.

posted by Blanche. on November 12, 2004 at 12:36 PM | link to this | reply

Mary,

You are allowed to revel in your happiness. **raspberry** to her!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 12:32 PM | link to this | reply

Misery, let me tell you about misery, why I was so miserable.....

then we can all figure out who grew up in a shoebox (Monty Python).  I really am trying to break myself of that, Hollee, and Canine, it's annoying, isn't it?

Oddly enough, that friendship seems to be breaking up because my life is picking up and by comparison hers doesn't look THAT much better.  I'm like the verbal equivablent of the plain girl with the hottie in the bar who looks good by comparison. Besides, I don't want to complain about my man, it would be reverse advertising. 

posted by Blanche. on November 12, 2004 at 12:28 PM | link to this | reply

Now I have a headache,

And Taps I still don't believe it. To be continued...

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 12:24 PM | link to this | reply

What I hate is when I'm miserable and someone tells me how much

miserabl-er they are than me--so then I have to be miserabl-er-er until we reach a state of miserablerist.

Might as well not be miserable after all that.

posted by Hollee on November 12, 2004 at 12:22 PM | link to this | reply

Canine - You should see me with a bad sinus headache. I can really

get to feeling sorry for myself then.   LOL

posted by TAPS. on November 12, 2004 at 12:15 PM | link to this | reply

Taps,

I find it hard to believe that YOU are ever miserable!  To be continued...

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 12:13 PM | link to this | reply

Oh Mary,

You'll be friends forever because there's nothing like a man to give a woman a reason to complain!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 12:12 PM | link to this | reply

Canine - I vote for me being alone when I am miserable. But, if someone

else has miseries, I don't mind being with them if I can be of help or cheer them up.

posted by TAPS. on November 12, 2004 at 12:00 PM | link to this | reply

Miss Misery,

Maybe it's a guy thing, because I just figured out that I may have had a long-term friendship with a woman that may be ending because we have nothing to complain to each other about now.  She's getting married to a guy she's complained to me so much I wonder how she can stand him and I have met a man so wonderful I don't want to share him with anyone.  Girls just gotta have fun.

posted by Blanche. on November 12, 2004 at 11:56 AM | link to this | reply

Canine, we left each other simultaneous comments. Oooohhhhhh!!!!!

Was it good for you, too?

Yeah, so in forty years, he is going to be all better and no longer a threat to Society, as opposed to spending forty years fantasizing about killing and contemplating how to do it without getting caught!

posted by WHAMENATOR on November 12, 2004 at 11:53 AM | link to this | reply

Mari and Talion,

Thanks and Talion is right. Just leave me alone when I'm outta sorts.

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 11:48 AM | link to this | reply

Whammy,

I've already read it, and my comment says it all! Serial killers are born and they start with small animals. 

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 11:47 AM | link to this | reply

I personally like to be alone during times of sadness.

Canine, I just posted, WHAT DO YOU THINK THIS MAN'S PUNISHMENT SHOULD BE?...

It is going to infuriate you, but I thought you might want to see it, and the same time that you will not want to.

posted by WHAMENATOR on November 12, 2004 at 11:36 AM | link to this | reply

Absolutely correct Talion!

posted by MariVye on November 12, 2004 at 11:34 AM | link to this | reply

Misery doesn't love company. It loves sympathy and attention.

posted by Talion on November 12, 2004 at 11:24 AM | link to this | reply

Weird,

That's a good word for me. My wife usually calls me "pain in the ass"

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 11:14 AM | link to this | reply

I think you and my husband share something here...

If everything is wonderful he has to go off and find something to make him miserable - so he can be happy again... it's just weird! LOL!

posted by MerryAnne on November 12, 2004 at 10:55 AM | link to this | reply

Misery

Hee Hee...sounds like a stand-up comedians act! Well, I don't know why they say misery loves company. Maybe misery loves company, but company sure doesn't love misery!.....or did you already say that? I'm getting confused! LOL

Kathleen

posted by Kathleenwrites on November 12, 2004 at 10:47 AM | link to this | reply

Brilliant post. Funny too.

What you said makes perfect sense.  Only those who like to share stories about their misfortunes love company, however, not in all circumstances does misery love company.  I pretty much handle my misery as you do.

posted by word.smith on November 12, 2004 at 10:45 AM | link to this | reply

Most people may not be as

empathetic as you.  As for everything you described in your first paragraph (rolling in it, lol) I'm totally with you.  But seperately, of course. Because we are in agreement that we don't share.

posted by Flumpystalls3000 on November 12, 2004 at 10:25 AM | link to this | reply

canine - I think you are a rare person.  Ever notice how people complain very loudly and grummble away as much as they can -- that is what I think it means for misery to love company - it seems most people want to share their bad moods.

Take my latest post that you read and commented on (thank you) - I am mizzy today and so I get right on BlogIt and share it with all of you poor unsuspecting darling bloggers!

posted by MariVye on November 12, 2004 at 10:17 AM | link to this | reply

she-bear,

LOL Great comment!

posted by canine277 on November 12, 2004 at 9:28 AM | link to this | reply

When I am miserable I don't mind company as long as they own their own misery and aren't trying to steal mine.  And of course my misery has to trump their misery so that they feel miserable for feeling miserable at all.

posted by she-bear on November 12, 2004 at 9:20 AM | link to this | reply