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Margo Howard's avatar

A worthy taking-a-break piece. (And what a swell friend you are.)

When you write, "I know, I know — I should have been one of those women who held out for diamonds," does this mean you had a CHOICE?! If true, you should have checked with me, first.

As for "Eradicators," that is a genius idea, and should be right up there with having a notarized Will.

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Rae Padilla Francoeur's avatar

My biggest worry is dying while using such a devise. Nonetheless.....

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Joyce Wadler's avatar

You would be a lucky woman.

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Christina Johnson's avatar

Sending good thoughts and positive vibes (bad pun) in your direction for a speedy and full recovery. Strength!

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Therry Neilsen-Steinhardt's avatar

Joyce, I'm thinking about you and Herb as you make your way through the seven circles of medical involvement. Holding you both in the light, and rejoicing in the reappearance of I Was Misinformed. Mwah.

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appleton king's avatar

so...to ex-strap-olate (no pun intended except by chance) there is "no publishing industry" left so does that mean like with masturbation we must do it ourselves? .... in that (swollen) vein:

as for using sex toys WITH a partner i've always kinda felt that was like farming out a contract to say feed or clothe or guard prisoners to an entity that renders the other superfluous while stripping it of its hmmmmm responsibilities and perhaps the satisfaction (male of course and always) of occasionally hard-won accolades?! ha

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