Half Life

Exchange from instant message conversation during which Anonymous Friend discusses a recent OB/GYN appointment where the doctor forced samples of Yaz on her.

AF: The doctor all but dumped the birth control in my purse. I could tell by the look in his eyes that he was thinking, "I am not letting this smart young woman out of this exam room without protecting her from unwanted pregnancy."

E: Did he stress upon you about taking it at the same time? Birth control pills have a short half-life, meaning if you are supposed to have it at 8:00 AM, but take it at 4:00 PM, you could be UNPROTECTED for hours.

AF: Then wouldn't it be better to pick a time of day when it will be most effective against pregnancy? Like happy hour?

E: That does seem logical.

Anonymous Friend has also provided a transcript of the pre-sample-giving conversation.

Doc: Are you taking any form of birth control?

AF: No. I've avoided it because I've never wanted to worry about side effects or weird hormone stuff

Doc: The side effects of pregnancy are a lot worse than any possible side effects of the birth control pills.

The New (and Improved?) Annoying-Co-Worker

I'm sure all of you have missed my tales of the Annoying Co-Worker (Who, if the truth be told, was only annoying occasionally and is actually a very nice person. It's just that when she annoying, she was very, very annoying). Well, pine no more...introducing Moronic & Idiotic Co-Worker (M&IC-W). The following is an e-mail exchange between M&IC-W and myself. His spelling and grammar have not been altered, but names have been changed to protect the innocent (and moronic and idiotic).

M&IC-W: I'm out of biz card. I need more but just a small box will do for up coming shows

E: Are there any changes you need made or just print as is?

M&IC-W: For now just print as is on board not the crack and peel

E: When do you need these cards by and where do you want them delivered?

M&AC-W - Before [show], to my [home] address

E: What day are you leaving for [show] so I can plan for the cards to arrive before then?

M&IC-W: 10 days

E: Are you leaving on August 20? If so, I will arrange to have the cards delivered by August 18.

M&IC-W: That fine

E Gets A Facelift

No, not me, silly, the blog! I decided it was high time I tried a new template. However, like all plastic surgery, the initial results are not exactly what you expected. Everything seems swollen and shiny and just not quite right. I'm sure I'll need various touch ups to get me back in racing form, so bear with me!

How I Spent My Summer Vacation by E

Last week, BI'75 and I visited the Kennedy’s compound on Martha’s Vineyard. After arriving by private jet, we were each shown to our private suite. Our second evening, we were the guests of honor at a fabulous soiree at the club. The rest of our days were spent sunning ourselves on our private beach and shopping to our hearts’ content. Naturally, we partook in the de rigeur croquet games and clam bakes. All in all it was a lovely week, and we can’t wait for our next trip.



Glossary of Terms

Kennedy

Early

Compound

My parent’s 800 square foot house

Private Jet

Ferry (following 10 hour drive)

Private Suite

Closet with child’s twin bed

Soiree

Dip and wine

Club

Porch

Private Beach

State Beach

Shopping

Window shopping

Croquet

Helping Dad garden

Clam Bake

Sitting on the porch drinking cheap Chablis