tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post7998043608687004291..comments2024-03-20T08:32:25.794-04:00Comments on Dept. of Nance: A New Feature: Dear NanceNancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-90706416899409266792014-01-19T17:59:37.152-05:002014-01-19T17:59:37.152-05:00Nice one!! I think that's worth actually send...Nice one!! I think that's worth actually sending to FFS--- if only he would listen. What really kills me about that whole snafu is how he denied any knowledge whatsoever about it in the beginning, and then made his stupid remark about working the cones. Spoken by someone who is fast becoming a Cone-Head. I hope they really nail him for using 25 million $ of Sandy relief funds to make his New Jersey tourism ad (which features him actually in the ad--- during a bid for re-election) while a gazillion people in his state are still waiting for funds to repair their homes. Yep, keep working those cones, buddy, cuz that might be the ultimate job you are best fit for.Ortizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709991994425909880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-76673911340368047962014-01-19T16:18:39.437-05:002014-01-19T16:18:39.437-05:00J@jj--Thank you. I love throwing advice around, an...J@jj--Thank you. I love throwing advice around, and I do think absolutely Everyone would benefit. No matter how trivial the problem, I think I can help. What the heck--I could even toss around some Big Questions as well. It's not like what everyone else is doing is actually helping.<br /><br />RE: Downton. I get so happy on Sundays when I realize all over again that it is Downton Day. Even when I know that some plotlines have gotten ridiculous, I don't care. I revel in the British accents and the archaic manners and the fashion and the interiors. It is such a gorgeous escape.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-24006375750714571012014-01-19T15:16:32.478-05:002014-01-19T15:16:32.478-05:00I love this feature! I wonder if baby Prince Geor...I love this feature! I wonder if baby Prince George needs any advice? Or John Boehner? Perhaps Julian Fellows, after terrorizing us with last week's episode of Downton Abbey?Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-89673770473355805422014-01-19T13:38:31.802-05:002014-01-19T13:38:31.802-05:00Bug--Thank you. Oh, sure. I can tell you, if you r...Bug--Thank you. Oh, sure. I can tell you, if you really want to hear it. Send me an email with your thoughts, and I'll respond.<br /><br />Nancy--I'd laugh, but it's only too true! St. Patsy was just relaying to me a similarly shocking account of her experience at the BMV last time she renewed. There was a man there with two crutches and a back brace who could not sit down in the chair for his photo to be taken. Any number of people tried to assist. When asked if there was anyone with him who could offer assistance, he said, "No, I drove here by myself." <br /><br />Ortizzle--I'll try my best!<br /><br />Dear FFS,<br />If the whole thing is a disaster, and I think it is, you can't shake it. And let me tell you why: You own this from beginning to end because if your staff did something, it's only because they thought you would be okay with it or they were working in an environment that led them to believe that this was the way to do business. You fostered that culture. It comes with your territory, and it always will. There is no way to win support from those who can't stomach your hamfisted style. And you should be happy; with you it's always been Take It Or Leave It.<br /><br />Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-87949422055318118912014-01-18T16:25:30.204-05:002014-01-18T16:25:30.204-05:00I love this new feature! And you give such excelle...I love this new feature! And you give such excellent advice. Maybe you could tell me what to do with MY hair - the novelty of having long hair starting to wear off :)The Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509037206264761261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-80835677469753499682014-01-17T20:51:38.953-05:002014-01-17T20:51:38.953-05:00
As you are so fond of saying ,Nance, HOLY CRAP....<br /><br /><br />As you are so fond of saying ,Nance, HOLY CRAP.. I think I had that same teacher when I went to school in Ohio many years ago.<br /><br />You described her to a T.. Difficulty walking, almost deaf , impaired judgment, and virtually blind..<br /><br />I ran into her the other day and she was listing all of her ailments to me but said the one bright spot in her life was that she still had her DRIVERS LICENSE!<br /><br />Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09426821858355153898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-76205969148417468602014-01-17T17:03:41.258-05:002014-01-17T17:03:41.258-05:00OK. I found someone who also needs your advice. I...OK. I found someone who also needs your advice. I wrote a letter for this person so you could weigh in:<br /><br />Dear Nance,<br /><br />I'm in a bit of a pickle right now. I have a high-profile job and, modesty aside, a rather high profile following which includes literally thousands of admirers. Until recently, I was not only well-liked, but virtually revered, even by those who don't necessarily share my philosophy on many points. Now... not so much. It appears that some of my loyal minions that I trusted to correctly interpret my wishes decided to exact revenge on those who had not supported me in the past during a time of need. Their spontaneous actions, unfortunately, had rather disastrous, far-reaching consequences, and now I am having to take the hit for all of this. I immediately fired the obvious ring-leaders in this ever-growing scandal, but it appears I am going to need some big-time lawyers to weigh in as well. My primary concern, with a view to my future career advancement, is how to curry favor with those who once supported me, but who now see me as Public Enemy No. 1. Any advice? <br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Former Favorite SonOrtizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709991994425909880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-7446722417728416542014-01-16T20:12:32.087-05:002014-01-16T20:12:32.087-05:00HOLY CRAP. GINA--That sentence should read "A...HOLY CRAP. GINA--That sentence should read "American politics IS a...affair." IS. IS. IS.<br /><br />Sigh. SUBJECT-VERB AGREEMENT.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-86776522384390090552014-01-16T20:11:19.926-05:002014-01-16T20:11:19.926-05:00Gina--If you really stop to think about it, Americ...Gina--If you really stop to think about it, American politics are mostly a dynastic affair. All the way back to the Adamses, and not just the presidency, either. Politics tend to run in the family. Udall, Gore, Rockefeller, Daley, Cuomo, Taft...the list is endless. The Clintons aren't even a dynasty in comparison to some of these, especially the Kennedys.<br /><br />Personally, I'd love a Hillary presidency. We'd have a woman in charge, have some real leadership, and get a twofer if she decides to let Pres. Clinton 1 consult.<br /><br />Silliyak--I cannot confirm or deny. It would destroy the sacred bond of trust I have with my readers. ;-)<br /><br />Ally Bean--Well, thank you!Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-63412130510820561762014-01-15T23:00:59.057-05:002014-01-15T23:00:59.057-05:00I don't think Hil would ever go for a French t...I don't think Hil would ever go for a French twist! Well, maybe at a State Dinner or something, but not for every day.<br /><br />Is it wrong that I find myself troubled by the dynastic aspects of a Hilary presidency? After two Bushes, I've had my fill of one family dominating the Oval Office. Talk to me, Nance.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-3122284546848418892014-01-15T17:13:09.238-05:002014-01-15T17:13:09.238-05:00I think "Aloha" was ObamaI think "Aloha" was ObamaSilliyakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12357513229346986960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-74600915475116620602014-01-15T16:56:51.282-05:002014-01-15T16:56:51.282-05:00This is wonderful. There's not a thing that I...This is wonderful. There's not a thing that I could add. You, my dear, have said all that needs to be said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com