Oh Debbie, that's such a groaner........but at least you posted one more
Don't worry, we have a couple of bosses around here like that, but I just give them what they want to hear...."whatever will we do without you????" then walk away smirking 
Catland: you're such a good bartender, that Richard's got competition. Are those Poinsettias ready yet?? I'll have it tall and strong. I have to start building up for my Mall Hopping this weekend. Gotta get all those gifts bought and wrapped.
PS: I think Richard is lurking and just seeing how we manage without him.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand and strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming WOO HOO - What a Ride!
--unknown
Sometimes the most real things in the world are the things we can't see
--Polar Express
Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.
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