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Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Southwest Shadow

Humor, acceptable, when clearly funny

January 31, 2012

“In every joke, there is a grain of truth.” This quote has been grabbing my attention lately and has made me question the true meaning of a joke. When individuals indicate that they are just joking,...

Strong emotions appropriate, just not in public

January 18, 2012

I could feel the negative vibes spreading across the room, as the two “lovebirds” spit nasty words at each other. “I don’t value our relationship. You are annoying half of the time now!” she...

Unclear expectations yield unfair consequences

January 10, 2012

“Sorry, I can’t make it to the movies tonight. My mom is not letting me” “I am going to be late because I have to clean the whole house” “I am having family issues, so I can’t go to football...

Love = Like

Love = Like

October 24, 2011

Remember when love was wearing your boyfriend’s leather jacket? Remember when love meant getting the butterflies every time he smiled? Remember when love meant getting the courage to ask her on a date?...