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Monday, September 19, 2005
Ruining It For Everybody
On Saturday I received a lovely gift from a friend. It’s a book ironically (or not so, ha!) titled Ruining It For Everybody by Jim Knipfel
The irony in receiving this book is that it was sent before there was any message board drama in my life. Perhaps I’ll ask my friend to do a reading for the rest of my life, based on books she thinks I’d like. Prophetic titles amuse me terribly. And certainly, my presence or lack of presence shouldn’t really affect a whole message board. I’m just one person and no offense to the people who are mad at me, but I implicitly trust my gut instincts about people. Plus, that million dollar bribe was kind of welcome too. Oh, but that makes me laugh. Anyway, I have immediate feelings about people I meet and rarely do those opinions change. I think I can count on one hand where I completely misjudged someone and a couple of those were from childhood.
I think I’ll decide to make this a public thank you to person who sent me the book. You shouldn’t have, but I’m so very glad you did. It’s an author I’d never heard of, but I think I may enjoy reading all of his books eventually. Plus, I can’t wait to read the book sent to Leigh-Ann too. So, thanks again. You rock!
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Hey, what’s the story of the message board drama?
ESL Nancy on 09/19 at 12:37 PM -
Do you have a year of your life to give up?
I don’t want to hurt or anger anyone by going public with the details. I just think the title of the book is hilarious though.
on 09/19 at 01:10 PM -
Not sure what all the drama is about, but I know that message boards breed it. I hope that things are sorted out!
The older I get, the more that I trust my gut when it comes to first impressions and judging people. I also rely on the opinions of my pups as they can really tell what a person is all about!
Expat on 09/20 at 01:44 PM -
I’m so glad you liked the book---did you get to the part about faux spiritual people? That’s what totally reminded me of you. They do ruin it for really spiritual people. Grrr.
on 09/21 at 12:41 AM