Posts Tagged "annoying"

The Carelessness of Others

Posted by on Feb 9, 2004 in Observer | 0 comments

I go out of my way to be careful of the plans and preferences of my friends. I am astounded by the carelessness of others. This morning, a little old woman of 78 arrived at the church building to clean the church. She was supposed to be met by her daughter and another family, all of whom had agreed to assist in the monthly uptake and cleaning. None of the others arrived. This elderly woman worked for hours upstairs, doing her best to make the space look as lovely as she could. Tonight, I am preparing to leave for Wichita where I am to pick up my new car (an incredible gift that I will discuss...

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Patterns of Avoidance

Posted by on Jan 12, 2004 in Observer, Scholar | 0 comments

Lorien: {spins in chair, feet tapping with mini pool balls between toes} Mom: Lorien, how is your work coming? L: {spins to face her} M: Whenever you’re getting annoying I know that you’re avoiding something. L: {spins once. taps once} M: Take the toys out of your toes and finish the essay. L: {taps twice} M: {grins} L: {spins to face computer}

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