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I am able to walk out the door after eight hours. I have to be. I have two kids, who I'd never see if I worked 60 hours per week, not to mention other activities--reading, running, writing--that I enjoy. I'm fortunate that my employer is very flexible and supportive of my family life--and of course, when longer hours are required on the work front, I'm happy to do what it takes to get the job done. If it routinely takes 60 hours a week to get the job done--and you're not getting paid overtime--it sounds like your company is getting two employees for the price of one.
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None. Seriously.
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You are right! I will never guess who this. Nor will I even try. Questions that send me to "awesome" web sites of a "spicing up" nature give me the creeps. Though I'm sure you're a lovely person.
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Your answer, my friend: http://blabbermouse.typepad.com/blabbermouse/2010/11/now-accepting-job-applications.html
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A: First off, let me congratulate you on giving a whole new meaning to the term "telecommuting". Bravo! As for that unpleasant itch, I'm sorry to say athlete's foot is not solely an athlete's affliction. Lazy people get toe fungus, too! Not that you are lazy ; I'm not suggesting that at all. (Eating high-sodium corn nuts and watching back-to-back episodes of America's Next Top Model) Telecommuting requires a great deal of intelligence and personal initiative and can also be very isolating (thank God for Tyra-Mail!!!); not everyone is up to such a challenge. But, if you (have one of those handy TiVo contraptions) can break away from the home office, you might head over to your neighborhood drugstore and purchase an over-the-counter cream or spray like Tinactin or Miconazole to see if that does the trick. Or, you could attempt one of these home remedies I googled for you. I particularly like this highly clinical gem: "Get in the shower and piss on the affected area". So simple, and yet, so gross! I'm surprised big pharma hasn't found a way to charge us for it yet.
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This is a very mean question. You've upset me. Cheese is a very beautiful thing that I love. And manatees. Just. Have you seen a manatee? Really studied its features? Of course you haven’t, because IT DOESN’T HAVE ANY FEATURES. Manatees are like bloated cow fetuses that just grow and grow and grow. And float. It’s disturbing, and I think the people at Papa John’s would agree. Also? I don’t know if you know this, but manatees are kind of heavy? They can weigh up to 3,900 pounds. That's 3,890 more pounds than I was barely able to dead lift last night in my Just Weights class at the Y. And that's not even counting the special tank I'd have to carry him in, or the custom knapsack I would need to transport all his manatee treats and toys.
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How about a baby seal? Or, I know! An otter. Otters are soooo cute. I could easily carry an otter on one hip and a cheese quesadilla on the other.
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Sounds pretty normal to me. Over time, you'll find it takes less and less time to get your breathing under control. You might also consider starting out more slowly and then increasing your speed in the second mile--or whenever your breathing feels comfortable. You should be able to carry on a conversation while running (though I only recommend doing so if you're running with another person.) :)
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One of Larry's dreams is to travel around the country all summer with his two sons playing in his band. (That is assuming their dreams align with his.) So It really could happen.
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Larry's family--mom, dad, brother/sister-in-law, sister/brother-in-law, and their children--are all from New York and New Jersey. We decided to vacation together this year, and since they're already up that way, it just made sense for the lone Nashvillians to travel to them. Larry used to go to the Jersey shore growing up, too, so there's some tradition there.The beaches are really beautiful, and I have to say, it was worth every hour on the road. I lucked out in inheriting in-laws I adore spending time with. (But in the future, for the boys' sake, we might meet a little closer to half-way.)
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Thank you so much. Yes, I've always wanted to write. In fact, I've often wished I'd started my career in publishing as opposed to marketing (which is my bread and butter)--so my day job would feel more in sync with my extreme love for reading and writing.
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15 hours total. And yes, there was wine. And shrimp. And an ocean. Which made it all worthwhile.
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I think it's a different story when servers are paid a reasonable wage. A tip then becomes an expression of appreciation for good service. So in theory, no. I wouldn't. But in practice? I tend to roll with local custom. If the majority of people in Australia tip 15% no matter what, I probably would too. I'm a sheep like that. A people-pleasing, overtipping sheep.
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Your answer madame: http://blabbermouse.typepad.com/blabbermouse/2010/06/routine.html
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I just heard about this today. And it would be awesome. Odds are the Atlanta show will coincide with Patrick's birthday party. And HOMEY DON'T PLAY BONNAROO, NO MATTER WHO BE PLAYIN' THERE. God bless the sweaty people without showers. But never say never, right?
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You know, "set" is such a strong word. I played three songs Saturday night ... two of which I wrote ("little bird" and "talk to me") and Angel from Montgomery by John Prine.
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I thought the performance went pretty well, considering what happened beforehand: http://blabbermouse.typepad.com/blabbermouse/2010/03/the-photographer.html
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Amanda O'Brien’s Bio
Amanda O'Brien is a mother, wife, reader, blogger, and humor writer. She writes for Her Nashville magazine and is the author of Blabbermouse.Net. She is so happy you're here! You look positively fetching today. You also look like you have a question.
