Dignity

They talk of the dignity of work. The dignity is in leisure.

~ Herman Melville

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Me: (quoting Leslie) We're not gonna have a 100th reunion and that makes me sad.

Leslie: I didn't say that.

Me: Yes, you did.

Leslie: I did not say it would make me sad! I DID say we're not gonna have a 100th reunion.

(pause)

Leslie: I don't mind contributing to your blog, but I'd like to have some dignity.