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Yes, I know. It’s not April 20…nor is it 4:20. But… the things you learn from your kids…

So I’m riding in with my son in his car on Wed (April 20). His cell phone rings. (yes, of course I said don’t talk on the cell phone and drive ) His friend says…happy 420 on 4/20. Okay. So I’m clueless. And he has to clue me in on this is “time to light up a joint” slang.

So I saw some blog entries about this slang…and widely varying reason’s it’s called 420. The most common misconception…is that it’s a legal or police term. (for their police codes). It’s not.

Anyway, trusty Snopes has some interesting theories and sets the whole “it’s police code” theory to rest.

And why do I sometimes feel like my kids are speaking a different language? (I sound like my mother…) So what’s the weirdest slang you’ve heard your kids say?

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So, have you ever been turned off an author either by meeting her in person and not liking her, or by her online presence grating on your nerves? I’ve read a few comments around the blogs saying people still read the books by people they don’t particularly like in person or online. This boggles me. There are so many great authors out there and so many authors I’ve met who are wonderful. Why would you buy books from someone who you don’t like??

One big time RWA author offended me so much from something she did at a conference that I’ve never spent a penny on her again. She was so conceited. I’m surprised anyone could fit in the same room with her ego.

And I have specifically gone out and bought an author’s books when I’ve met her in person and liked her. Or read her online and liked her wit or kindness to unpublished writers or her ability to explain things.

How about it? Have you been convinced to never open your wallet for an author after meeting them online or in person? Or have you gone out and bought an author’s book after meeting them or reading their online posts on forums, lists, or blogs?

No, you don’t have to name names notice I didn’t

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So I’ve had this sore shoulder. Been trying to use the mouse with my left hand. But I keep reaching across when I’m not thinking and STILL using my right hand. Anyway, I finally went to the doctor. Frozen shoulder. He gave me a cortizone shot. Hurts like hell today. Then 6 weeks of physical therapy. (Like WHEN am I going to fit that in with working, writing, soccer mom and just life?) I just hope it gets better soon because it’s really been cutting into my writing time. Not to mention I can’t do so many things. Um, like hang stuff in my closet, empty the dishwasher and put things in the top cabinets, vacuum. WAIT, what am I saying??? :useyourhead: That’s not all bad.

Anyway, I was up most of the night, and I’m playing hooky from work today. So there. So I’m going to see if I can drink enough coffee to wake up then blog hop (left handed).

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