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Hekate

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11. It probably would have done my parents no end of good if Mom had said that even once...

Reply to Bluethroughu (Reply #5)

Sat May 25, 2024, 03:17 AM

May 2024

She did tell me that he figured she was cured if the hospital discharged her (surgery, childbirth, whatever) and that on the drive home he could be counted on to ask, “What’s for dinner? “

Your story resonates like hell.

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Never tell a woman her place is in the kitchen. [View all] Duncanpup May 2024 OP

True story... 2naSalit May 2024 #1

That is hysterically funny. I approve this message. Hekate May 2024 #10

A woman's place SomedayKindaLove May 2024 #2

EXACTLY!!! niyad May 2024 #3

Unless you're giving a State of the Union rebuttal for the Republican Party. Uncle Joe May 2024 #4

Right you are -- and don't forget the weird vocal quality Hekate May 2024 #12

While I was listening to that, I didn't know whether to laugh or curl up in the fetal position. Uncle Joe May 2024 #13

She sounded so much like that weird lady who tried to explain her past associates by saying Hekate May 2024 #14

After a long day caring for my 3 year old and 5 year old, Bluethroughu May 2024 #5

Never ask your wife what's for dinner Duncanpup May 2024 #7

You are a great dad, and husband. Bluethroughu May 2024 #8

It probably would have done my parents no end of good if Mom had said that even once... Hekate May 2024 #11

It's unfortunate some learned behaviors, are Bluethroughu May 2024 #15

Old attitudes die hard. Aussie105 May 2024 #6

Hahaha, yes. Bluethroughu May 2024 #9