tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post4547383456289281572..comments2024-02-08T02:12:01.350-05:00Comments on The Journey: An Incident Involving My Purse, My Car, and My Face.Michelle Longohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-9674282566877192482013-04-11T23:52:05.434-04:002013-04-11T23:52:05.434-04:00It is surprisingly easy to shut one's own head...It is surprisingly easy to shut one's own head in a car door. I can't believe there aren't late-night TV lawyers urging us all to call 1-800-DOOR-HEAD or something for our piece of a settlement.<br /><br />My heart's still racing a little right along with yours at the moment of "oh $#$& where the HELL is my PURSE?" Panic: nailed it.Erin Ohttp://www.odcreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-55113110193664462672013-04-11T19:31:32.713-04:002013-04-11T19:31:32.713-04:00Kellie's a bit mechanically challenged also an...Kellie's a bit mechanically challenged also and I usually have to explain how things work and read directions for her. Let me help you too. Here is the proper method for shutting a car door: Remove head, then close the door. Simple.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863984001684338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-75519896360120157342013-04-11T19:15:25.112-04:002013-04-11T19:15:25.112-04:00Slamming the car door into my own head is exactly ...Slamming the car door into my own head is exactly something I would do. That and the pawing the passenger seat for my cigarettes - which sad to say I still do. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17664909801454351135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-26050722484571762372013-04-11T18:13:42.648-04:002013-04-11T18:13:42.648-04:00I'm an expert lump-taker, so it's all good...I'm an expert lump-taker, so it's all good. Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-17939863434205721062013-04-11T18:13:02.649-04:002013-04-11T18:13:02.649-04:00I think that's actually what I said to her too...I think that's actually what I said to her too!<br />I hate that feeling of losing important things. I wish I could say it was rare, but I'm always misplacing (or thinking I'm misplacing) something.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-91186685324754537592013-04-11T18:12:07.266-04:002013-04-11T18:12:07.266-04:00Yes, it was good for the blog. At least there'...Yes, it was good for the blog. At least there's that :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-1572657737712428252013-04-11T18:11:46.656-04:002013-04-11T18:11:46.656-04:00Yeah, it's been about 20 years since this happ...Yeah, it's been about 20 years since this happened, so I've healed nicely. :)Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-156799223312696392013-04-11T18:11:09.682-04:002013-04-11T18:11:09.682-04:00Aw, thank you so much. Yeah, this was a typical t...Aw, thank you so much. Yeah, this was a typical thing with my mother. It was usually all about her (which sounds bitter, but honestly, I'm not).Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-79579593813023018002013-04-11T18:09:26.878-04:002013-04-11T18:09:26.878-04:00Thanks!Thanks!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-90511012922772462752013-04-11T18:09:13.297-04:002013-04-11T18:09:13.297-04:00Oh, the fun I had with that car. Not that day, mi...Oh, the fun I had with that car. Not that day, mind you, but many others!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-22992241262956532562013-04-11T17:58:10.285-04:002013-04-11T17:58:10.285-04:00Moments like this make you a woman. Taking lumps o...Moments like this make you a woman. Taking lumps of what life dishes out stink. I'm glad you got your purse. You and mom must be related. Lets not waste time lollygagging to distress, lets live in the present and discuss "my issues". lol Take care.Ann Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17759967601352382204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-31985824313338190032013-04-11T13:50:38.677-04:002013-04-11T13:50:38.677-04:00Gee, thanks for your concern, mom!
What a trip! ...Gee, thanks for your concern, mom! <br /><br />What a trip! I forgot my purse at a store once and I remember the feeling of blind panic. I can see how your poor head was at risk!Kinley Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02648398736837020249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-4792582289483391072013-04-11T13:13:15.938-04:002013-04-11T13:13:15.938-04:00Man, your childhood gave you a lot of blog fodder,...Man, your childhood gave you a lot of blog fodder, at least. Well-told story as always.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06281433748053233153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-27615357477088186602013-04-11T10:29:21.294-04:002013-04-11T10:29:21.294-04:00typical mom and funny story (except the face) hope...typical mom and funny story (except the face) hope you are better now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15220312888756354357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-16252069350453087352013-04-11T09:54:59.642-04:002013-04-11T09:54:59.642-04:00I jumped out of my seat when I read about you smas...I jumped out of my seat when I read about you smashing your face. Ouch! I'm always riveted by your writing and this time was no exception. I cringed at the ending, but realize how perfectly it fits your childhood. I'm sorry it fits so well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-58595968585916297252013-04-11T08:51:28.141-04:002013-04-11T08:51:28.141-04:00I feel like this could have totally happened to me...I feel like this could have totally happened to me! Great story, perfect ending! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-13076325949296031982013-04-10T23:50:19.238-04:002013-04-10T23:50:19.238-04:00Oh Michelle! You poor lovey!
I am so glad you foun...Oh Michelle! You poor lovey!<br />I am so glad you found the purse, and that you survived the whole ordeal... even if it was barely. Ha ha.<br /><br />This was a great story! I loved the pacing, fast and fun and just like a 17 year old driving a car. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022540233075643448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-27336416343587699272013-04-10T22:57:57.763-04:002013-04-10T22:57:57.763-04:00:) Thanks Peach. You know the love is mutual!
The...:) Thanks Peach. You know the love is mutual!<br />The face smashing thing was probably really funny to watch. Too bad no one caught it on video.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-4155789395303003462013-04-10T22:56:37.784-04:002013-04-10T22:56:37.784-04:00Mothers are really something. I sort of hope my s...Mothers are really something. I sort of hope my son never becomes a writer. I'm sure he'll have a field day with stories about me!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-81035785206764279542013-04-10T22:55:31.212-04:002013-04-10T22:55:31.212-04:00The car was a curse and a blessing both that day a...The car was a curse and a blessing both that day and many others.Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-2703224249027512442013-04-10T22:54:53.109-04:002013-04-10T22:54:53.109-04:00Thanks Marcy!Thanks Marcy!Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-15346882575328824022013-04-10T22:54:36.442-04:002013-04-10T22:54:36.442-04:00Car doors are seriously dangerous things!
Car doors are seriously dangerous things!<br />Michelle Longohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437193620480920753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-7917105133332711152013-04-10T22:49:53.074-04:002013-04-10T22:49:53.074-04:00Oh. my. gawd. I have professed my love for you and...Oh. my. gawd. I have professed my love for you and your amazing words far too many times. But this was awesome. Not the whole face smashing thing, of course. But how you told the story. Nice job! 50Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17011364636033618478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-61137733467130264712013-04-10T20:56:45.262-04:002013-04-10T20:56:45.262-04:00This could be the story of my life, in some ways, ...This could be the story of my life, in some ways, it is! There is just something about mothers..and cookies!<br /><br />Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983686239033756332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244020003053532919.post-73961696130571432252013-04-10T20:24:05.695-04:002013-04-10T20:24:05.695-04:00My face hurts just a little bit after reading this...My face hurts just a little bit after reading this. Not so much a privilege of being that car, it seems. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com