Monthly Archives: October 2006

Iron City Blues

Posted on October 27, 2006 by askdrding

Dear Dr. Ding— This week I contacted my boss about setting up a training for some of our staff, and he was supportive in an email saying to go for it. Now he is telling other staff not to come! … Continue reading →

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How’s Your Riddler?

Posted on October 25, 2006 by askdrding

Comic Book Guy: These “Bat Pants” have been shredded by the Riddler. Dry Cleaner Clerk: No, just your ass. Comic Book Guy: That’s what I call my ass.

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The Delicate Art of Self-Stifling

Posted on October 25, 2006 by askdrding

I’ve known my younger brother is gay for about the last year. I had suspected it since we were teenagers. We’re both in our mid-twenties now. My problem is that our parents don’t know because he doesn’t want to tell … Continue reading →

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Dr. Ding agrees…

Posted on October 23, 2006 by askdrding

If you just set people in motion they’ll heal themselves. ~Gabrielle Roth Words are the physicians of a mind diseased. ~Aeschylus

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Orange Jumpsuits By Prada

Posted on October 20, 2006 by askdrding

Dear Dr. Ding (if that IS your real name): I have a problem. I have a good friend who is a brand name dropper. What I mean is that she loves to highlight either the cost of something she’s recently … Continue reading →

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Jesus Is Coming, Everyone Look Busy

Posted on October 19, 2006 by askdrding

Seriously. I have no idea if/when Jesus is or isn’t arriving. Incidentally, I always picture him in old Birkenstock sandals and some sort of hemp dress getting laughed off the planet due to his poor fashion choices, lack of permanent … Continue reading →

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