Miss Manners is my life coach.
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Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Or if you're willing, give her a time limit. "You'd be welcome to stay this weekend to get away from it a bit but it just wouldn't work during the week"
Talked to Mum, managed to dodge the bullet of Thanksgiving with the compromise that they'll probably visit beforehand. I'll slave away cleaning my apartment gladly rather than endure a 12 hour round trip that involves dealing with my older brother and possibly splurging money on a motel in case the tryptophan gets to me and I have to stay the night. I have to save my motel money up for Christmas, anyhow.
Yeah, just, no, Maria. That won't end well. She might be pissed at your answer but another answer will add at least as much drama and probably way more.
Also, anyone who says "Americans eat artichokes wrong" can go to hell.
I intend to keep on doing it wrong.
Ugh, Maria. I'm glad you said no.
American T-giving is 3rd Thursday of the month, yeah?
-t, what were the upcoming food trends??
Of late food seems to be trending toward ma belly.
Mine too, Laura. It's that time of year where my body wants to fatten itself up for winter, despite me having quite enough insulation already.
I'm pretty sure it's the 27th, Sue, the 4th Thursday.
Thanks Connie!