Overheard, Shout Outs and Pet Peeves

OVERHEARD

Are there tid-bits of conversations you’ve heard while standing in line at the grocery store, serving a table, or walking down the sidewalk that make you smile, cringe or laugh out loud?

“One of the guys was dressed up like a male pony. He was just beautiful.”

“Nothing worse than a premature tongue flirtation!”

“That’s what Kelly does, Oreo balls!”

“I am sorry I violated your nut cracker.”

“That was my world famous interpretive worm.”

“Today is old-men-who-look-like-my-ex-boyfriend day.”

“That settles it – I’m going to stop licking doorknobs. Today.”

“It’s INSANE how many mental illnesses there are out there.”

“He always gets spit on my thigh.”

“Who gives a kid a cheeseburger as a snack?”

“I thought I could look past his desire to be a professional fake wrestler.”

SHOUT OUTS

Is there someone or something that deserves a pat on the back or a slap on the wrist?

“Shout out to Kathleen Harris and Peninsula State Park Nature Center for hosting an awesome Timberdoodle program and egg hunt. We had so much fun!” ~The Sherman Family

“The trickling in of summer folks who have spent the off season elsewhere – Arizona, Florida, somewhere warm. It’s so nice to have you back, but why didn’t you bring warmer weather with you?” ~ Carol Thompson

PET PEEVES

Is there something that really irks you, gets your goat, rubs you the wrong way, drives you up the wall, gets you bent out of shape, puts a stick in your craw, or makes you want to throw in the towel?

“Partners who need the television on to fall asleep. I need the television not on to fall asleep – infomercials, sports highlights, and Seinfeld reruns just aren’t relaxing to me.” ~ Earplug Ester

“Bicyclists who ride on the left side of the road (facing oncoming traffic) and walkers/joggers who walk/jog on the right side of the road (with the traffic).” ~ Cautious Carrie

“Hiking without a belt. Good thing I have great nature skills and can create a makeshift belt out of a shoelace.” ~ Keep Your Pants On

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