Nicknames

Nicknames are really quite wonderful. They represent a closeness between two (or more) people, a special way of greeting that goes beyond the formality of a person’s actual name.

The muffin top: cute on muffins, not on people. Thanks to Ross Catrow from Flickr.

For example, I call my dad “Fred.”

He calls me “Muffinhead.”

Still, you have to be careful that the moniker that you bestow does not have a double meaning. If it does, regardless of your sincere intentions, other people are going to think you’re an ass.

This is why one of my good friends who’s planning on referring to his future wife as “Muffintop” should not.

Not familiar with that term? Well, in many circles, that seemingly innocent epithet refers to the layer of fat that rolls over a person’s jeans … not nearly as endearing as it sounds.

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Observations about baking soda

Here’s my personal insight for the day:

Baking soda is used for baking (of course).

It sits on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator  to get the stink out.

It makes a great laundry detergent.

It offers a refreshing tingle as a toothpaste.

Does this creep anyone else out?

I mean it’s cool … but it’s kind of creepy.

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‘Tis the season …

For bugs in my boyfriend’s bathroom.

Poor little guy ... Thanks to Arran_Edmonstone from Flickr.

There are two corpses in there already … poor little box elder bug, who’s laying on his little back with his six little legs up in the air.

I don’t feel as bad for the mosquito who’s smooshed against the wall.

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