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Nothing Could Make Me Stay

I can understand why my pal has given up on this garage sorting. it is only 9:30 and I feel like we've been working on this for ten hours. I did not even get here until 8. I am giving up right now. Nothing could make me stay. This is a big mess, and I doubt I am that much help anyway. Oh, wait. What? Um, sure. What are you having? Chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries and tapioca pudding? Yes, I guess I could stay and help Another twenty minutes or so. Bacon? But you'll have to un-thaw it first? How long will that take? Sure. I could stay an hour more maybe. Pizza for lunch? Okay. But I have to leave by 2:30 if that's okay. Oh, the chiefs are playing? And we could watch it while we sort.

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M. L. Kiser

Date: 12/28/2018 3:32:00 PM

I like chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries, anytime.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/28/2018 8:45:00 PM

Did you forget the vanilla pudding? She warms it up first and adds equally warm syrup. Heart attack on a plate is what I call it.

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 12/27/2018 5:35:00 AM

...And people speak so condescendingly about using treats to train dogs! But, food IS the best motivator to get through nearly anything unpleasant!! (My husband and I refer to our favorite snack foods as "People Treats" for this reason... ;D)

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/27/2018 5:59:00 AM

Yes, and I am about to embark on a few people treats right this minute, as the messy desk is starting to annoy me greatly. Back in a jiff unless I get distracted.

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 12/26/2018 4:32:00 PM

My hubby knows if he wants me to get up early (I mean 6 am) on Saturday he just has to say 'Breakfast out?' - meaning we go to a breakfast restaurant - and I am up!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/26/2018 4:49:00 PM

See? There is a trigger for everyone; it is interesting that many of us seem to be triggered by food.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 12/25/2018 10:31:00 PM

Hilarious! Nothing like a little food and football to keep one going... :) gw

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/26/2018 2:17:00 AM

And I know you also have been in this place, and have caved. It is such a natural thing to do, right?