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I can sum Saturday night's dinner up with this short conversation.

"Sorry we're late. But you now how it is when you're a newlywed."

Well thanks for that mental image. "No problem. The menu I chose holds well."

"And you know, I am just so tired. I work 30 hours a week and it's so hard to work that many hours and keep and be newly married."

Blank stare. I work - at minimum - 60 hours a week.

"I mean, my boss just doesn't understand I don't think. It's really hard. I think I am going to look for something more part time."

Shoot look at The Husband who's standing behind 'Zilla with his mouth wide open.

"Anyway, here. We brought wine. It's the cheap stuff, I hope that's ok. That's the kind of wine I love!"

"Yes! That's part of what I love about them. No fumbling with a cork screw. And I love that they taste like a wine cooler!"

I hate my life. "A wine cooler - well - ok."

"And they were so cheap at the grocery store. 2 bottles for $6.00!"

I am so glad I rolled vanilla bean ice cream in toasted coconut for this. "Well you certainly got a deal. Would you like a glass?"

"Well what is that you are drinking?"

"Hm! Would I like it?"

Sarcastic smile. "I doubt it. It has a cork and it doesn't have a pretty picture of fruits on the lable like your wine does."

"Is it expensive?"

"Whoa! You could have got like... 5 bottles of my brand!"

I will keep that in mind while I am lying in the gutter begging for loose change. "Yes, I suppose I could."

"Anyway, no thanks."

"No. Actually, I am craving a screwdriver."

I would like one, too, to shove in my eyes.

"Do you have vodka?" Do I have vodka? Hello...

"If you don't, that's ok. I am just craving a strong drink."

"Yeah. Me, too."
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Posted by Foodwhore at September 13, 2004 10:50 PM

Posted by: HomefrontSix at September 22, 2004 09:01 AM