I don't really have any friends, so I placed an ad in the classifieds pleading for
pretend-friends. No takers. Then I countered with a small monetary offer.
Plenty of takers. Their job was to send me photos of themselves with
make-believe stories about how we met.
As for my family, they had no choice. They tried to "ditch" me on several
occasions, including that time they moved out of the house while I was at
school. Much to their dismay, I keep finding them. They have given up ridding
themselves of me. Persistence pays off.
All kidding aside, below are some of the more important folks in my life. The
order is totally arbitrary, so please don't complain if you don't have the most
prominent position!
at Printronix. She was a buyer. She moved onto
greener pastures and is becoming fabulously wealthy
selling cables and stuff.
My favorite story about Jaynie is the time she tried to
store a six pack of Jello in her car during the peak of
summer. Yes, Jaynie invented the Jello drink. Patent
pending.
Standards Assoc. He's one of the few
Canadians who doesn't say "eh" at
the end of every sentence.
Don't let appearances fool you. Bill
is probably Canada's foremost bear
hunter. It's a private joke, so you'll
have to let your imagination run
wild.
years ago. We've been through a lot
together. She escaped the confines of
Printer Hell, only to find herself in Lawyer
Hell at Loyola Law School. Three grinding
years later she is a proud graduate, though
the bar exam looms large. Knowing her
determination, it will be a piece of cake.
The latest news has her on the verge of
motherhood. Lucy is due any day now. I'm
wishing her well!
