She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

‘What I mean is, ‘ explained the recorder, ‘do you have a job or are you just a ..?’

‘Of course I have a job,’ snapped the woman.

‘I’m a Mom.’

‘We don’t list ‘Mom’ as an occupation, ‘housewife’ covers it,’ said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, ‘Official Interrogator’ or ‘Town Registrar.’

‘What is your occupation?’ she probed.

What made me say it? I do not know. The words simply popped out. ‘I’m a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations.’

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in mid air and looked up as though she had not heard right.

I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words. Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire. ‘Might I ask,’ said the clerk with new interest, ‘just what you do in your field?’

Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, ‘I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn’t) in the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out). I’m working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it). But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more of a satisfaction rather than just money.’

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk’s voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door.

As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants — ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern. I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy! And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than ‘just another Mom.’

Motherhood! What a glorious career! Especially when there’s a title on the door.

Does this make grandmothers ‘Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations’ and great grandmothers ‘Executive Senior Research Associates?’ I think so!!! I also think it makes Aunts ‘ Associate Research Assistants.’

If you work at a company that has a sign like this, you may be in trouble. =) jkd

I need to get me one of these cool MacGyver tools:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/18/the-macgyver-multitool/

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If you are like me and have a hard time getting out of bed in the morning, then perhaps you need one of these:

Flying Clock
http://www.thinkgeek.com/homeoffice/lights/9171/?cpg=51H

jkd

Check out the video of the flying clock in action

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Remember that it is just for fun. If you want to duke out the merits or obscenity of this game make sure and leave a response to this posting

Clay Kitten Shooting

Take the Super Hero Quiz.

Below are Rammy’s Results.

Superman 80% Spider-Man 70% Green Lantern 70% Iron Man 70% The Flash 65% Catwoman 55% Robin 50% Supergirl 50% Hulk 45% Batman 40% Wonder Woman 35%

You are mild-mannered, good, strong and you love to help others.

Feel free to post your results in the comments for this Rammygram.

On April 29, 2006 at the 2006 White House Correspondents Dinner, Bush invited a Bush impersonator named Steve Bridges to share the dais with him. The premise was that the impersonator was Bush’s conscience, interpreting Bush’s words with what he really meant. A 20-second sound and video bite hit the newscasts, but this is the whole enchilada.

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