1. One thing that really annoys me is when someone at work will just start clipping their fingernails at their desk. In most cases, it is men who do this, which only makes it worse. I can’t explain why this grates on my nerves, but when I hear that “click-click-click” of the clippers, I just imagine nasty fingernail fragments flying everywhere. What habit do people have that drives you crazy but doesn’t seem to bother anyone else? It annoys me when I see people biting their nails. Come on people, buy some nail clippers!

2. I just had to replace the compressor in my car. That was $400 I didn’t have that is now gone. Have you had any expensive car trouble recently? $300+ in brakes. $100 in tires.

3. A friend of mine came over for dinner with us this recently, and brought her baby. At only 8 months he is as cute as the dickens, but when he got hungry, his momma just whipped out her boob for him to start chowin’ down on. Among friends or family I can see why she wouldn’t be shy, but it still made me a little uncomfortable. I realize it is a natural function and wonderful bonding experience, but I wasn’t ready to be a part of it. How do you feel about mothers who breastfeed their children in public? At what age do you think they should stop? If they are gonna do it in Public, make it inconspicuas. Use a blanket to cover up and all that stuff. I think they should stop being breast fed before they are 12 months old.

4. I was watching the “Antiques Road Show” recently, and the resident “expert” presented the “Atari 2600″ game system as a popular collectible. I am now officially OLD! Do you recall the first item from your youth that became an “antique” and made you feel old and how you felt? Or if it hasn’t happened, yet, what item do you think it will be and how do you expect it to make you feel? Anything from the 80’s Like the original Nintendo, etc.

5. It started raining last night as I was going to bed. Not storming or a hard rain, just a nice rainfall. The pitter-patter of raindrops hitting the window made for a peaceful way to drift to sleep (and also made it hard to wake up this morning). Do you like rainy days/nights? What type of weather makes you feel relaxed? The rain can relax me to no end.

6. We used to joke about the retired couple across the street. Every night, they would pull out their lawn chairs, sit in their driveway and watch the world go by. We laughed about how someone would just waste away their life like that. Now 8 years later, I pull out the lawn chairs and we find ourselves doing exactly the same thing. Life has a way of making one humble. Have you ever found that you have become that which you once ridiculed? The way I dress. Back in high school I would never wear the clothes that I wear now, or listen to the music that I listen to now. I’d probably kick my ass.

7. Have you ever sent an e-mail to the wrong person? What was the most embarrassing experience you remember? Nope, I don’t think I have.

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