The Wannabe

Changing my mind more often than I change my son’s diaper

Archive for November, 2007

Redundant Redundancy

Acronyms can make you sound like an idiot if you don’t pay attention.  Sadly, most people don’t pay attention…  So for future reference, here is a short list of things people should never say:

PIN number (personal identification number number)
VIN number (vehicle identification number number)
ATM machine (automated teller machine machine)
UPC code (universal product code code)
PC computer [...]

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Men Can’t Raise Babies!

Forgive my ignorance, but I thought we were working to BREAK stereotypes here in America.  Woman can get jobs, join the military, and play sports, yet apparently men can’t raise babies, nor should they have anything to do with the process.  At least that’s what I’m being led to believe.
We all see hints of this [...]

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You Get What You Pay For

Growing up, my family wasn’t exactly rich.  Top Ramen was our most popular dinner, food stamps were used more often than cash, and in my naivete I actually thought that I was somehow special because I didn’t have to pay for my lunches at school like the other kids.  Back then, it was common for [...]

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