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Surprised by the Truth

July 7, 2008 by Minnesota Mom Filed Under: Anecdotal, Hearth & Home, Minnesohta, Minnesota Me 3 Comments

I think, “It’s pretty warm outside. I wonder if I should offer a cold beverage to the guy fixing our garage door.”

I say, “How it’s going?”

He thinks, “It’s about time she came out to check on me!”

He says, “Pretty damn hot.”

I think, “Oh my!”

I say, “Would you like an ice water or a lemonade?”

He replies, “Anything. Yes. That’d be great.”

I go back inside to fetch his drink. I giggle. I tell my son.

“He said that?” Joe replied in surprise.

“He did, indeed,” I nodded.

Ed. Note: It’s only 80 degrees but it is really humid. Who was I to argue?

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  1. Nina says

    July 8, 2008 at 12:38 am

    I think people use the word “damn” when they simply mean “really.” It is nice that you offered a drink. 🙂

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  2. Diane says

    July 8, 2008 at 2:17 am

    Are you sure he didn’t think you’d said, “How’m I glowing?”

    Because his words would have been my exact response to that question.

    Love you, Dahling.

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  3. Diane says

    July 8, 2008 at 2:21 am

    PS Elena gave my avi a makeover for the summer. Unbeknownst to me. Never let your kids know your password.

    Though Nick Jonas is a cutie patootie. In a 15yo sort of way. 🙂

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