Finally, I got to see my good friend... well, okay. After weeks of hearing "where's Ms X? Why don't you just text her and see if she's okay...?" we run into the usual place and get a chance to catch up. I see her and barely recognize her, but she shrugs and gives me a big ol' hug.

After buying her a beer, we did chat about this or that. I brought up how much I wished we would've been able to work together, but she pointed out that she doesn't really do music and just "cooks for her friends" which I'm assuming excludes yours truly. She also mentioned that she just didn't have fun this night, which is par for the course.

It was the same as usual. We sort of sit near each other but nary speak a word. I think I can describe this best as strange, codependant, awkward, and quiet.

I really need to find a new place to hang out at.

Dave,

I expect Ray to chime in and berate you. I wont, of course.



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Dave,

Nobody hugs me. Except my granddaughters, but they don't know any better. Advice given to my admins when I became chair of the English Department: John doesn't hug.

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John, I don't know why, but lot of girls like to hug me. I'm thin, not all to attractive, and tend to step back from anyone that gets within visible distance of me.

I've been looking at this post for two nights and finally decided on ninbigatarian.

RR-- back into the barn.

dave you got her pegged right. move on and dont look back.

zeno what the hell is a meter ballard monger

john they dont hug you because they are afraid they might step on your toes in those sandals.

or

maybe all that smelly perfume you rub all over yourself.

Ray,

I think it's for another reason. I'm just not very likeable.

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i like you, but then ive never met you.

That word needs to be submitted to the dictionary pronto.

It's all for show.

A poetaster.

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Thanks, Ray. That puts you in good company.

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Giacomo Leopardi was no poetaster.

oh okay now i know what a poet aster is. thanks. but i rarely hear a flower reciting poetry.

a rose is a rose by any other name. that is the best i can do so dont complain.

RIP Pokerstars 50" panasonic plasma TV.
Lived a good life. Couldn't withstand the NJ lightening.
Watched the Kings win 2 Stanley Cups on it. Good times.

Which Monkee are you?

Is this a new internet meme we aren't aware of?

I'm all of them, the grand sum is jackassery.

I was wondering if I should be insulted

I was wondering if I should insult someone.

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Micky Dolenz, without the perm.

Michael Nesmith, with a perm.

Mickey Dolenz, with perm.

But really, I’m a perfect combination of all four:

Mickey’s style and looks
Davey’s sweetness
Peter’s goofiness
Michael’s aloofness

I'm much more Peter Dork.

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