Excuses

I forgot.
I didn't understand.
Those aren't my shoes.
My name is not Stephon, it's Henry.
I don't ski.
I have the flu.
How was I suppose to know that was your carpet?
No, that's not my dog.
Do I look like I wanna be in Cuba?
The reason I ate the last truffle was because I bought them myself.
It's not my fault I'm angry! You got me this way!
I certainly didn't know about the volcano.
Do I look like a scientist to you?
You peed on me first.
I didn't say that.
I have a headache.
I wasn't listening.
You weren't listening.
I don't know.
I'm color-blind.

- Matt Caliri
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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January 12, 2013 at 12:02 PM
Matt, Congratulations, a wonderful win*SKAT
Guzzi Avatar
January 11, 2013 at 3:17 PM
Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Roberts Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 11:04 PM
Haha so many to remember, well done .....Seren
Johnson Avatar
January 10, 2013 at 8:24 PM
Great excuses, each and every one. Congratulations on your win. Love, joyce
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January 10, 2013 at 5:53 PM
Matt, nice to see you on Susan's winning list...... lol... some excuse... always~ PD
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