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Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 6:46 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
Just finished Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened.
I laughed my way through most of it, and twitched uncomfortably at the parts that hit waaaaaaay too close to home regarding adult responsibility and depression.
It was interesting. 
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 10:25 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
It's ok, Jrazz. Nobody wants to go to the bank!
I love Allie Brosh. Her depression is so brutal, though.
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 11:01 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
TOTALLY.
I just skip to the dog chapters when I need a laugh break.
Q&A with the dogs
Q: Should I eat bees?
A: No.
Q: But... never bees?
A: No. You should never eat bees.
Q: Bees?
A: NO.
Q: But how does it not eat bees?
A: When you see a bee, you can avoid eating it by not putting it in your mouth. If you want to be extra sure that you will not eat bees, go somewhere there are no bees until the urge to eat bees passes.
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 11:05 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
I love simple dog. Poor thing.
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 11:17 PM on Tuesday, September 16th, 2014
Poor sweet simple dog. I can relate to helper dog, though. 
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 12:05 AM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
Are you a reader of her blog as well? Some great stuff there that didn't make it into the book if you haven't already seen it.
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 3:58 AM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
I am now. NIK recommended the book just recently. It's like she knows me and my kaleidoscope of dysfunction. 
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
dragon1128 ( member #44340) posted at 4:08 AM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 4:12 AM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
Team Helper Dog!!!
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
dragon1128 ( member #44340) posted at 4:24 AM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
Has anyone here read An Underground Education? I think the guys name is Richard Sacks or something like that.
rachelc ( member #30314) posted at 5:47 PM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
"clothing is a reality that you need to accept." I love this!
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 8:40 PM on Wednesday, September 17th, 2014
Rachelc - it doesn't surprise me at all that you are into this. 
"Cake is the only thing that matters."
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"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Ascendant ( member #38303) posted at 7:11 PM on Thursday, September 18th, 2014
Thanks, guys.
After reading 'bout that blog I fell into a rabbit hole on her site and spent like 2 hours reading her old blogs. So. Damn Funny. "I am the God of Cake"
Also:
Currently I'm reading "American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House" and Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power", both by Jon Meacham.
Jrazz ( member #31349) posted at 8:52 PM on Thursday, September 18th, 2014
I blame NIK.
And OMG - The dinosaur costume thing?!?! Dying.
"Don't give up, the beginning is always the hardest." - Deeply Scared's mom
Ascendant ( member #38303) posted at 2:39 PM on Friday, September 19th, 2014
That dinosaur costume thing was the first one I read, and it absolutely killed me- it reminded me of dressing up in a Halloween costume as a kid and actually feeling like whoever you were supposed to be.
nowiknow23 ( member #33226) posted at 5:22 PM on Friday, September 19th, 2014
My personal favorite is The Year Kenny Loggins Ruined Christmas. 
You can call me NIK
And never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.
― Sarah McMane
Guinness23 ( member #42852) posted at 12:57 PM on Monday, September 22nd, 2014
"Cabinet of Curiosities" Preston and Child authors
VERY engrossing!!
Me 48
Divorced 2010
1."'FOREVER' in love" lasts only 14 years.
2. Alcohol is NO solution just a bigger problem
My favorite drink is water. Call me Dasani23
Rebreather ( member #30817) posted at 7:46 PM on Monday, September 22nd, 2014
I like the dentist. "Parpy!?'
Me BS
Him WH
2 ddays in '07
Rec'd.
"The cure for the pain, is the pain." -Rumi
devasted30 ( member #39439) posted at 4:54 PM on Saturday, September 27th, 2014
Finally, I am able to read again. Couldn't concentrate before, but it looks as if I'm far enough along this ride to be able to retain stuff again. YIPEE! I just finished Mr Mercedes, yes it was good. I love Stephen King when he writes non-supernatural. He has a talent for putting you Right There. You can almost taste the Thrills gum. IYKWIM. Anyway, I am on the hunt for some good books. I love all genres. Any recommendations???
And remember Murphy is right. Nothing is so bad that it can't get worse!!!
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