Cashmere, what about coffee shops? Too bar like? Do you have a skating (and I mean skate board rather than roller skate) kind of shop? Actual alcohol brands? Tecate sponsors the LA Derby Dolls (as does Stila cosmetics!)
I was going to say coffee shops. I don't think they are in direct competition with a bar. Chipotle sponsors Charm City. And I think PBR? one of the cheap beers the kids love.
Other ideas: spas, masseuses, gyms, clothing and jewelry stores, dentist offices, book/comic book stores. In all cases, small independents will be more receptive. When we're looking for sponsors (for our bike team) we just go to businesses we patronize and ask. It can't hurt!
I never thought mentioning the other person's strength of character or will or whatever could be upsetting, but I won't say it anymore.
It is kinda of a scary thought, that there's no good way (or just one good way) to say it.
But when I've said something like that, I've meant it. I've seen it done badly, and I'm impressed when I see it done with love, even if it's hard. Especially when it's hard.
All the moreso because I couldn't handle the dependency of a houseplant, a kitten, a responsible adult. I'm barely taking care of me.
Someone turned the rain off! Thank you, whoever did.
I never thought mentioning the other person's strength of character or will or whatever could be upsetting
I always think it's better just to be as honest as possible: "I can't imagine how hard this is for you" or "You're doing such a good job, and I know it's exhausting and frustrating."
Which is not to say I haven't erred the other way, because I'm sure I have.
That bitch the insomnia fairy was busy last night. I got maybe 3 hours sleep.
Let's hope we ran her ragged, Tom. I can't believe she had me up at midnight! The cow! Some people hadn't even started trying by then.
Why am I wearing a turtleneck? I may need to revisit this sartorial choice.
I defeated the insomnia fairy by taking sleeping pills. Now I am so gronkified... not being terribly productive right now.
And it seems my good eye keeps watering, so I keep having to blink to be able to read my monitor.
I locked Existing Cat in the bedroom and have let New Cat out to roam. He is frisking all over, nervous and tentative.
Existing Cat has taken to sitting at the door of the room he is usually shut in and growling and hissing. Joy.
I think I've broken Hubby of saying "I don't deserve you" and "You're too good for me." Because I said to him, "What am I supposed to say to that, 'You're right, I am too good for you, I'm leaving'?" I also pointed out that saying he doesn't deserve me could be taken as an insult of my decision-making abilities that I would stay with such a loser for 25 years. I much prefer him to say, "I love you a whole lot." It covers a lot of ground.
