Tag Archives: passivity

feral cat

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Just over a year ago, I found a tiny kitten on my deck and fell in love with him. Since then, I’ve seen a couple of cats that I am almost positive are his siblings, but they are wild, feral. … Continue reading →

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no heat – update

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I just received this text.  “Darling. Just so you don’t worry, the freezer is running on a heavy duty extension cord.  I will get the permanant wire in as soon as I can.” All I can say is, the tarp … Continue reading →

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no heat

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Writing about Passive Aggression

So, last night when I got home, the house was cold.  I went to adjust the thermostat, but nothing happened.  I went outside and flipped the circuit breaker for the heating and air system and came in and tried it … Continue reading →

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“gentlemen”

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

So last night my husband said, “Every time I go to the gas station, I see young girls pumping gas.  Their boyfriends are sitting in the cars, chewing gum, texting, doing nothing, and the girls are pumping the gas and … Continue reading →

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The (continuing) saga of the A/C

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

About a month ago, the blower in the air conditioning system started sounding loud and rough, like it was about to wear out.  I told my husband about it (even though he can hear, too) and he said he would … Continue reading →

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Final answer

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

Last night I asked him if we could go to a marriage counselor. He said he wanted us to do the workbook in the back of the book, “How We Love.” I said, o.k. ~~~~~ So, did he answer my … Continue reading →

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Ambition

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

We’re going canoeing.  I’m wearing shorts.  The vinyl seat in his truck is very uncomfortable on my bare legs.  I get a towel to sit on so my legs won’t stick to the vinyl. He says, “My next truck is … Continue reading →

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Cranking the Model T

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

I read this in a recent post on “Leadership Freak:” “Avoid Model T’s. Before driving a Model T you crank it to get it started. If you have to convince, cajole, or constantly crank someone to get them going, that’s … Continue reading →

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$8.77

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

So, for eight dollars, seventy-seven cents, and a trip to Lowe’s Home Center, I, single-handedly (o.k., so I used both hands) fixed the dripping water in the girls’ bathtub. The hot water has been dripping continually through the spout for … Continue reading →

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No help

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Writing about Passive Aggression

O.K., so last week I was sitting in my van at work at lunchtime, with the door open just a little bit.  It was windy and the wind blew my van door against one of my co-worker’s car, scratching the … Continue reading →

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