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I do not like being pushy… Jumping into others’ beeswax makes me uncomfortable. If someone asks for or is obviously interested in something I might be able to offer or explain, I’m ready to be their hero. But trying to convince someone that he needs something for which he doesn’t already have a felt need is not my cup of Earl Grey.

So after sitting in a mall for two hours while waiting for a flat tire to be replaced, I’ve made this list of 3 jobs I would not like to have:

1. Mall Kiosk Salesperson – I’d have to be on a caffeinated IV drip to stay awake.

2. Cellular Service Salesperson – Need I say more? I’d rather be stalked by a car salesman on meth than be peddled by a cell-phone dealer.

3. Best Buy Salesperson – “You NEED the replacement plan! Please please puh-leeeeez buy the replacement plan! A puppy will die if you don’t buy the replacement plan!”I do not like being pushy… Jumping into others’ beeswax makes me uncomfortable. If someone asks for or is obviously interested in something I might be able to offer or explain, I’m ready to be their hero. But trying to convince someone that he needs something for which he doesn’t already have a fe …

Well, the Thanksgiving adventure commences in true Parris style.

Well, the Thanksgiving adventure commences in true Parris style.Yesterday: 2 adults and 3 carseats (with kids, too) packed like Vienna sausages into a “mid-size” car. In the rain. 44 degrees. The heater is broken, so to keep the fog off the inside of the windshield, we had to run the air conditionin …