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The Fun Factor
Of Reality
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t was hard for me to deal with the
abstract when I was in school; it
is even harder for me now when I
watch foreign films. (What was that
all about?) Reality is where it is at.
Saying that, I am more and more
aware of the funny things in life if you
really think about them — and, of
course, I do.
The computer
and I are not
friends; we have
sort of a forced,
peaceful co-exis-
tence. However,
I really feel that
there is a need
for a sarcasm
font. Also, I am
always gripped
by fear when I go
to exit and am
asked if I want to
save any changes
to my three-page article when I would
swear I did not make any changes.
Nothing can be worse than that
moment in an argument when
you realize you are wrong.
Looking back from the vantage
point of age, I totally regret all
those times when I was young and
did not want to take a nap.
I do not mean to frustrate my
wife, but how are you supposed to
fold a fitted sheet? (Well, at least I
fold some of the laundry.)
With all its faults, the GPS sys-
tem is a life saver, but I would like to
suggest that MapQuest start directions
with No. 5; I know how to get out of my
subdivision.
I really hate leaving my house con-
fident and looking good and then not
having anyone notice for the entire day.
Is it just me or do high school kids
seem to get dumber each year?
Sometimes I will look at my watch
several consecutive times and still
not know what time it is. I envy those
friends of mine who never wear watch-
es; at least when they ask, they get it the
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first time.
How many times is it appropriate
to ask, "What?" before you just nod
and smile because you did not hear or
understand what was being said?
Do you have trouble locating your
car keys or finding your cell phone or
remote control? I bet that you don't
experience that problem when it comes
to pushing the snooze button the first
time with your eyes closed.
Well, those things are what make our
lives interesting. Keep a sharp eye out
since the next funny actions may be
attributable to you.
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