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Nicole E Hirschi aka CJT commented on Jean's blog post The Height of Conceit"Jean- wow, can I say, you put this so well and it hurts to think about it. Your phrasing is perfect."
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The Height of Conceit
Posted on October 24, 2009 at 5:03pm 10 Comments 0 Favorites
The Height of Conceit
He roared by in the conceit of his red Lotus at half-again the posted speed, passing the stopped traffic on the right shoulder, his hair a jarring yellow in the summer sun. Music pumped from all six vamped speakers, a cell phone was plastered against his ear.
He flipped the bird at motorists who honked and screamed in his wake as he headed, unaware, toward the cyclist lying on the verge ahead, awaiting emergency vehicles.
At the last… Continue
He roared by in the conceit of his red Lotus at half-again the posted speed, passing the stopped traffic on the right shoulder, his hair a jarring yellow in the summer sun. Music pumped from all six vamped speakers, a cell phone was plastered against his ear.
He flipped the bird at motorists who honked and screamed in his wake as he headed, unaware, toward the cyclist lying on the verge ahead, awaiting emergency vehicles.
At the last… Continue
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 9:09am on December 27, 2008,
Robert McEvily said… - Jean, I think your birthday is today! Am I right? Have a great one!
- At 9:38am on August 28, 2008,
Jeanette Cheezum said… - Okay you guys, tell me what I missed. :)
- At 8:39am on August 28, 2008,
Sherrie said… - Hi Jean - That was fun last night. Thanks to one of the first few guys to read, I have been left with a new phrase that will keep me laughing for days, no months. It's disappointing though because I won't be able to use my new phrase on anyone but you guys - out of context will only get strange looks.
- At 9:22pm on May 18, 2008, Jeanette Cheezum said…
- We need to get in a boat and float down the bay to see each other.
- At 7:59pm on May 14, 2008, Jeanette Cheezum said…
- Hi Jean,
I'm so happy to see you on this site.
- At 7:28pm on May 13, 2008,
Lauran Strait said… - So glad to see you here.
- At 5:37pm on May 13, 2008, Jean said…
- Thanks Robert! This looks like fun, Jean
- At 5:31pm on May 13, 2008, Robert McEvily said…
- Hi Jean - welcome!
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