… has had his dubious recent distinction publicized in this piece in the Pasadena City College paper. And of course, I hate the picture they took of me.
I have been teased all day at school by colleagues and students alike. Part of me loves it, and part of me feels humiliated, and part of me wonders in what particular way I am supposed to parlay this trivial but interesting distinction into something useful. It’s the sort of thing that one probably doesn’t want in one’s obituary, so I’ll simply have to accomplish enough to ensure that there’s no room to stick this “triumph” in there. But I’m not so embarrassed that I won’t note it here, and enjoy the fleeting notoriety.
I love that last quote — it’s so Derek.
And he told me he added the “obviously bitter” bit himself… we’ve been having loads of fun with it this week, he and I. We are trouble together, in the best of ways.
I just skimmed the article… You have sisters? Somehow I thought you had a brother and no other siblings.
Maybe I’m reading selectively for other people who, like me, have but a sole brother with whom to share their progenitors.
: )
I have two sisters, much younger — half-sisters (age 29 and 27). I never call them “half” sisters, though. From my papa’s second marriage…
Very well then. And lucky you! I always wanted more siblings, but both my parents (and their respective second spouses) have resolutely refused.
Congratulations!…….Awsome!