I just arrived at the bus stop, to the end of an argument between a teenager & who I assume is her mother

To which she just yelled "well, at least I don't have nicotine fingers & bad hair!"

Silence descended

I'm now standing as far away as I could get, & I'm afraid to look back.

RIP, kid

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curioustoknow · 46-50, M

Stage lights darken and curtain closes. All that is heard is the sound of an A-bomb explosion.

Sonnet · 41-45, F

@curioustoknow: pretty much

curioustoknow · 46-50, M

Yep. I've told my kids everything they have is on loan and they could come home to find nothing in their room but a mattress and a blanket. My son never tested that. I hope my daughter never will but I believe they know I'm true to my word.

Sonnet · 41-45, F

@curioustoknow: girls are trickier, I think. Good luck!

curioustoknow · 46-50, M

I'm sure. Mine will be going into junior high next year. She's tall, blonde, and gorgeous. Rest assured, my arsenal is locked and loaded.

Sonnet · 41-45, F

@curioustoknow: marvellous!