Jen

I am a huge fan of knowing where words and phrases come from. If you read yesterday, I spent way too much time obsessing about the word “dude.” (Oh, and Becky I like to like too.) Anyway, I got this e-mail that had a lot of interesting facts. I’d like to share one with you. (Do I sound like Mr. Rogers or what?)

"Many years ago in England, pub frequenters had a whistle baked into the rim or handle of their ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your whistle," is the phrase inspired by this practice."

Ok. Topic one. Last night, I went out for desert with Bora and Heidi. Anyway, last time we went out, Heidi cunningly distracted both Bora and I while she paid the bill. It was crazy how quick she was; one moment we are all chatting, the next thing you know, the bill is paid. Bora and I feel bad, because she does this ALL THE TIME. Last night, I asked if anyone wanted gum and Bora said she did. So, while I’m digging in the “red bag” for gum, she’s up and paying the bill. So, this means it my turn. Does anyone have any strategies that I can use to get the bill away before they get to it? Do I have to talk with the waitstaff ahead of time and tell them to give the bill to me first? I told the B and H (Bora and Heidi) that I’m going to have to plan months in advance so I can pay the god-forsaken bill.

Today is my brother-in-law’s birthday. Yo. Dinner tonight.

Oh, your fingers hurt? Well now your back is gonna hurt. You just pulled landscaping duty.