Dear So and So

[Biciclista]

I am really glad that my sons got through school before this era, when we could be threatened for bad parenting for not wanting to medicate them. My DH has ADHD so he DOES know what it's like to have it. However, both of our sons got through school without medication (only one was diagnosed before high school), both got their bachelor's and one is currently working on his PhD. I don't think drugs are the only answer. I'm not even implying that what we did was the best thing. but just because we don't want to medicate our kids doesn't mean we're bad parents.

[Veronica]

I think a big difference is the support you and your DH could give your sons. This mom really can't give her son support academically.

He is actually doing okay as a student. His math grades aren't as good as they use to be because math has gotten harder, more steps, more to remember... and he wants to read during the math lesson.

It's his distracting others that is my biggest concern and blurting out inappropriate comments. He's wonderfully, caring boy and a really neat kid - great sense of humor.

Anyway... thanks for listening. I appreciate the persepctive of parents who have been there.

Veronica

[jessmarimba]

Dear coworker:

I really wish you wouldn't wear headphones when you eat lunch, because the sounds you're making are making me want to vomit. STOP BEING SO GROSS!! CHEW WITH YOUR MOUTH CLOSED!!

Sincerely,
not your mother

[Owlie]

Dear self: Just write another page and a half. He doesn't actually care and just wants to see that you've written something. (I realize the topic you're supposed to be writing about is BS, but surely you can come up with some BS about the BS?)

Dear apartment:
Why have you swallowed my stamps? I need those to pay my electricity bill.

Dear car:
I love you and you're ever so helpful, what with my late classes and all that, but you are getting to be expensive. First the catalytic converter, then another car insurance payment, then the fact that gas is absurdly expensive here because it's the middle of nowhere (even though it's next to a mid-size city). Maybe I should buy another bike and let you have three days a week off...

[Bethany1]

Dear Self,

It really is okay to sell your bike.. You know it needs a better home and to have someone love it more than you can.

[katluvr]

Dear Self,
What is wrong with you? Where is your motivation? A 1/2 marathon in less than 4 weeks and you have fallen off your TP. You have gained 7 pounds since Pike Peak. You don't exercise before work or after work! You are pushing 50 (ok only 48 now) and must find a way to keep moving. Why AM I still on the couch on my day off w/ laptop on my lap--go visit the TM in the garage that you just bought!

K

[katluvr]

And back to the inner animal test, I'm a sea lion. Cool!

K

[Selkie]

Dear coworker:

I really wish you wouldn't wear headphones when you eat lunch, because the sounds you're making are making me want to vomit. STOP BEING SO GROSS!! CHEW WITH YOUR MOUTH CLOSED!!

Sincerely,
not your mother

LOL. Unfortunately, it probably wouldn't matter if the audible chewer/slurper took off the headphones! I can't abide by rude eaters, either. They always seem to choose crunchy foods, don't they?

[OakLeaf]

Be open to the possibility that the person just has very bad teeth and a dental phobia ... I've just had to get used to my DH's mouth noises ...

[indysteel]

Dear City of Indianapolis: I cannot wait until the Superbowl is yesterday's news. Believe it it not, there are people out there who don't give a rat's you know what about this ridiculously bloated extravaganza and who just want it to be over.

[Crankin]

Same with the playoffs.
A friend called me yesterday to invite us over to "watch the game." I almost said, "What game?" but I sort of remembered, and said, "oh, we'll be out x country skiing."
Also time to hit some good restaurants tomorrow night.

[Selkie]

But isn't Madonna going to be the half-time entertainment? ;-)

I'm with you, by the way. And Crankin has the right idea on how best to spend a winter afternoon!

[jessmarimba]

Be open to the possibility that the person just has very bad teeth and a dental phobia ... I've just had to get used to my DH's mouth noises ...

That wouldn't excuse the burping, etc. He's just gross. One of the problems with a small office is that the guys think they don't need manners anymore, since I'm the only person they offend.