tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post2786451549897396848..comments2024-01-04T12:40:44.982-05:00Comments on Linda Grimes: Visiting Reality : Things I Probably Shouldn't Be Proud Of...Linda G.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-41946017486714556452012-12-19T08:41:26.880-05:002012-12-19T08:41:26.880-05:00Hahaha! This post made me laugh--and K-pop's c...Hahaha! This post made me laugh--and K-pop's comment too! <br />I've never had a pedicure either! :P<br />I'm proud of how my kids are learning English--but they're learning swear words esp.! Meep! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482654021641010175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-25762651144256658152012-12-18T17:18:32.896-05:002012-12-18T17:18:32.896-05:00WHOA! Teri Anne! I wish I could ride a unicycle. *...WHOA! Teri Anne! I wish I could ride a unicycle. *pouts*<br /><br />I can write, in cursive, backwards so when you hold the paper up to a mirror, you can read it perfectly.<br /><br />I don't think that's in any way handy, however. Pity.Jessica Lemmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675036058385318302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-85403029725106496282012-12-15T07:50:44.649-05:002012-12-15T07:50:44.649-05:00Wow, I don't know how I missed this post. I...Wow, I don't know how I missed this post. I'm with you on cherry stems and swearing like a truck driver, oh and yawning inconspicuously. <br /><br />I'm most proud that I can do accents, (Drama school 1984) which makes my daughter hysterical when I read books to her. Also it doesn't hurt to be a little "British" in this southern state. Somehow people think you're a lot better than you are when you speak with an English accent.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12299643638346680038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-87583583298270578852012-12-14T08:05:20.469-05:002012-12-14T08:05:20.469-05:00Girl, I get pedicures regularly. Don't worry. ...Girl, I get pedicures regularly. Don't worry. I'll take you sometime. It's painless. LOL<br /><br />My kiddo's thumbs must be double-jointed too. She can bend them WAY back so that they touch her wrists. *shudders*Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-36802745773433463652012-12-13T17:04:21.233-05:002012-12-13T17:04:21.233-05:00Elisabeth -- Nice! This writer stuff can really co...Elisabeth -- Nice! This writer stuff can really come in handy, huh? *grin<br /><br />Al -- Yeah, the covert yawn has saved my bacon on numerous occasions. ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-81616544397650441132012-12-13T16:36:39.594-05:002012-12-13T16:36:39.594-05:00What a handy set of skills. Especially covert yawn...What a handy set of skills. Especially covert yawning!Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625543235578144620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-35530107600988069242012-12-13T12:26:05.559-05:002012-12-13T12:26:05.559-05:00Oh, Diane Henders's comment made me remember t...Oh, Diane Henders's comment made me remember that I can do the same thing, but I only do it to my husband. I use my writerly adjective skills. It's really satisfying.Elisabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962421339750272755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-88744589641184331842012-12-13T12:23:12.474-05:002012-12-13T12:23:12.474-05:00Karla -- LOL! Sadly, I did.
Abby -- Wow. I AM im...Karla -- LOL! Sadly, I did. <br /><br />Abby -- Wow. I AM impressed. I have a lousy sense of direction, but I've never been able to transfer it. <br /><br />JJJ -- Yes. Irreverence is a fantastic talent. One of the best. ;)<br /><br />Susan -- Ha! I have feeling partying with you would be great fun. And I'm impressed with your cheesecake skills. <br /><br />Patty -- Of course the Spock hand counts! It's an essential, as far as I'm concerned. <br /><br />Teri Anne -- Whoa! I'm impressed you ever could, whether you still can or not!<br /><br />Carol -- That could come in handy if you get irritated with someone while your hands are full. <br /><br />Diane -- Considering how much older I am, that would've been the world's longest labor. ;)<br /><br />Patsy -- Now, that's what I call an enviable talent!<br /><br />Huntress -- Okay, I'm not crazy about haircuts, either, but I wouldn't put going to the dentist above them. *grin*Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-25842647054665013032012-12-13T12:22:37.688-05:002012-12-13T12:22:37.688-05:00I'm trying hard to envision what a closed-mout...I'm trying hard to envision what a closed-mouth yawn looks like. Also, that camel is ace.Elisabeth Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962421339750272755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-20553458121023957172012-12-12T15:42:54.708-05:002012-12-12T15:42:54.708-05:00*still laughing*
Hm. Something I'm proud of A...*still laughing*<br /><br />Hm. Something I'm proud of AND inappropriate. A big order methinks.<br /><br />*roll up sleeves*<br /><br />I don't mind going to the dentist for a grind and fill job but HATE getting my hair cut.<br />Huntresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08155372788872245758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-31194551274903163792012-12-12T15:17:07.684-05:002012-12-12T15:17:07.684-05:00I'm proud of my ability to make snort inducing...I'm proud of my ability to make snort inducing comments at the exact moment that colleagues have taken a large gulp of tea. It took practice, but it was worth the effort.Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-38802615586814995202012-12-12T13:08:28.353-05:002012-12-12T13:08:28.353-05:00We were separated at birth! I'm right there w...We were separated at birth! I'm right there with you on everything but the thumbs and the offspring (I never reproduced, for which the world should be profoundly grateful).<br /><br />I am (inappropriately) proud of my ability to gross out almost anybody, anytime, anywhere. I've spent most of my life hanging out with guys; my best friend was an ER nurse; and I effortlessly remember every obscene limerick I've ever heard. <br /><br />I'm a gross-out *ninja*. The most difficult part is using my powers for good instead of evil...Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-75433394426958543772012-12-12T11:41:09.624-05:002012-12-12T11:41:09.624-05:00I learned the skill of closed-mouth yawning in bor...I learned the skill of closed-mouth yawning in boring business meetings.<br /><br />My only other claim to fame is I can pinch with my toes. Really hard.<br /><br /><br /><br />Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-5314546966878110752012-12-12T10:57:24.820-05:002012-12-12T10:57:24.820-05:00I can ride a unicycle. At least, I could when I wa...I can ride a unicycle. At least, I could when I was in fifth grade, and since it's only got one wheel, it ought to be easier to pick up again than, say, riding a bicycle, right? Teri Anne Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500524348027951939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-20461099252058745342012-12-12T10:50:34.439-05:002012-12-12T10:50:34.439-05:00This is an impressive list.
I have no list.
I ...This is an impressive list. <br /><br />I have no list. <br /><br />I can do the Spock Hand, does that count? Live long and prosper.Patty Blounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928111057602279792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-43531963243344164372012-12-12T09:57:15.701-05:002012-12-12T09:57:15.701-05:00We're well-matched, except for that cherry ste...We're well-matched, except for that cherry stem-tying skill you have. (Hey! We can be the entertainment at parties; you tie cherry stems, and I'll wiggle my ears.) I also have the ability to find inappropriate humor in darned near any situation. My cousin and I once ate an entire cheesecake in one sitting, too. (I know! Amazing, huh?) How, you ask? One sliver at a time.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-18379087995232880682012-12-12T09:37:06.359-05:002012-12-12T09:37:06.359-05:00I love puns but I'm not very good at doing the...I love puns but I'm not very good at doing them.<br />Is irreverence a talent? If it is then I have that covered.<br />Judy,Judy,Judy.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09096626656997443201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-7477760900968616482012-12-12T09:28:34.539-05:002012-12-12T09:28:34.539-05:00i have this innate ability to get lost and it ofte...i have this innate ability to get lost and it often rubs off on people. yes, even those who rarely ever get lost -- i can transfer my superpower to them.abby mumfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945527585028871186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-48473531319161642812012-12-12T09:23:16.385-05:002012-12-12T09:23:16.385-05:00I second your #2....er...that came out weird. Eh,...I second your #2....er...that came out weird. Eh, whatever. you know what i meant. i think.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13612218172442721987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-60042461836423564902012-12-12T09:01:40.909-05:002012-12-12T09:01:40.909-05:00K-pop -- Oh, I love that! Only now I want to see a...K-pop -- Oh, I love that! Only now I want to see a picture. *grin*Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-74230599069117411222012-12-12T08:58:02.020-05:002012-12-12T08:58:02.020-05:00When I puff up my cheeks to hold my breath when sw...When I puff up my cheeks to hold my breath when swimming, my upper lip completely covers my nose and that's how I learned to hold my breath underwater. I look ridiculous but I can't do it the other way. I call it my aquatic adaption LOL!Kimberly Sabatinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18143516055206233316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-26994302121472845992012-12-12T08:37:05.340-05:002012-12-12T08:37:05.340-05:00Delia -- Or else I clearly spend too much time mas...Delia -- Or else I clearly spend too much time mastering inconsequential things. ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-36582564904411240142012-12-12T08:35:15.739-05:002012-12-12T08:35:15.739-05:00I'm with you on 1, 2, 5, 6, and 10. (All right...I'm with you on 1, 2, 5, 6, and 10. (All right, no one was trying to cop a feel, but I'm still a decent shot.) Hmm...I once wrote a short story full of f-bombs and then let my mom read it. If you knew my mom, you'd know how gargantuan that particular feat was. Also, I'm of Irish and Canadian descent, but am rarely drunk and don't like beer. So there's that. I guess what I'm really saying is, I got nothing.<br /><br />I can't do the cherry stem thing, either. Clearly, you are a hugely talented individual.Deliahttp://delia-moran.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-10124963002947320932012-12-12T08:18:41.616-05:002012-12-12T08:18:41.616-05:00A.N. -- Oh, me & Danny boy? I like the sound o...A.N. -- Oh, me & Danny boy? I like the sound of that! And I'm impressed with your elbow skills. Bet that comes in handy at the mall this time of year. ;)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6051602384535005789.post-16227914736224146982012-12-12T08:13:50.324-05:002012-12-12T08:13:50.324-05:00Tie a knot in a cherry stem, no hands? Oh la la, L...Tie a knot in a cherry stem, no hands? Oh la la, Linda! You should be falling out of the sky with James Bond, not the Queen.<br /><br />What am I proud of? I have the most destructive elbows in the world. Eeeeyah!<br /><br />Happy Hump Day. And Happy 12/12/12!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552832904739368984noreply@blogger.com