Monthly Archives: April 2004

Customer Service

Yesterday at work, I got a phone call from a pretty regular art-desk customer who said he was reading a history book but he was confused and he needed to know who Augustus’ naval commander at Actium was. I said … Continue reading

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Late For Class!

As I’m walking in the door, about 5 minutes late to class, Prof. Marathon turns from the class and says “Meg will know! Meg, how would you guard against the Evil Eye?” I’m quick with my answer, “By yelling insults … Continue reading

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The wheels are turning….

I was at the Hamster Mall with the boys the other day. I don’t get to see my Eric that much now that he’s working about a million hous a week. So when he was out hre, he and Chris … Continue reading

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Product Placement

You know what butt shorts are, right? They’re those heather grey gym shorts with a word written across the wearer’s fanny. Unfortunately, I go to UMass Amherst, so our school sells shorts with “UMASS” on the backside. I giggle every … Continue reading

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