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Most Facebook users, I’ve noticed, rarely post anything personal or honest (unless, that is, it reflects positive credit upon themselves). I treat my Facebook account as an extension of my blog, which is very much a personal journal. If I’ve done something stupid, I’ll fess up\u00a0(so long as it’s not too embarrassing). If something’s\u00a0weighing heavy on my mind, I’ll confront it. If my underwear doesn’t fit, I’ll say so.<\/p>\n
Two weeks ago I twisted my back while pulling my socks on. For the next couple of days I hobbled around without socks, but then air museum day rolled around\u00a0and Donna got down on her hands and knees and put them\u00a0on me. I was so uncomfortable asking Donna for that kind of help, the very next day\u00a0I ordered a sock-donning device from Amazon, one of those things old people use. It’s been a godsend. I mentioned it on Facebook, and one of my friends wanted to know more details. I kind of drew the line on that. I had said what I\u00a0was\u00a0willing to say on a somewhat embarrassing personal issue; what, that wasn’t enough for you?<\/p>\n
Update (3\/1\/16):<\/strong> I didn’t write\u00a0what I meant to write\u00a0there, and it came out reading as if\u00a0I\u00a0were\u00a0picking on a friend. I mentioned a personally embarrassing thing, but I’m the one who<\/em> put it out there and it was only natural my friend would want to know more. After laying out the bare facts, though, I found I didn’t want to talk about it any more. Later still, after I apologized for this blog post to my friend, he explained that he too has a hard time putting\u00a0socks on, and he wanted details so he could buy a device of his own!<\/em><\/p>\n A surprising number of other friends react to my more personal\u00a0posts with titters and “TMIs,”\u00a0almost as if they wish I’d just cut & paste sentimental tripe or baby-boomer\u00a0nostalgia like their other friends, people with nothing to say. I don’t believe them, though … I think they like reading my posts. If they don’t, they know what to do.<\/p>\n Update (3\/1\/16):<\/strong> I am, however, definitely picking on the above-mentioned category of friends.<\/em><\/p>\n I filled out\u00a0my Arizona Democratic Party primary ballot today. I inked\u00a0in the circle next to Hillary Clinton’s name and mailed it in. Something about that Sanders fellow\u00a0doesn’t sit right with me. I’ll be honest (see above): I think it’s the fact he applied for conscientious objector status during the Vietnam War and didn’t bother to continue applying\u00a0after the war was over.<\/p>\n As long as I’m being honest, here’s the dent I put in Donna’s bumper yesterday:<\/p>\n
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