We leave tomorrow for four days of training Kiwonary presidents and their guests. The car is packed with loads of training materials, shirts as gifts for the presidents, and strange hardware. It all fits. Hopefully, most of it won’t come home with us. This 4 days will be full of networking fellowship. We will [...]
Archive for the ‘Me’ Category
1 Feb
150 Days
Good news/Bad news. 150 days until MyDG takes office. Some days it seems like a long time to go, other days I think time is zooming. In other news, another Spouse reprimanded me today for saying….’hell.’ She actually put her hands over her ears while pleading with me not to ‘use that type of [...]
6 Sep
“Formal Dress” for Women
Our Spouse Trainers talked to us about evening wear. “Tuxedo optional” for men means in Kiwonary “Wear it if you got it, and you should have one anyway.” (I knew that.) The wives spouses were told “Woman should wear formal wear.” I just had to ask. Does that mean a cocktail dress? short? sequins? [...]
6 Sep
Spouse Makeover?
I dreamt last night my Spouse Trainers sat me down to discuss my appearance. They commented on my ‘tacky eyeglasses’ and ‘bad dye job.’ In the dream, they asked “You don’t want to hold your DG back, do you? Your appearance is very important to him.” Thank heavens I woke up. Do you think [...]
5 Sep
Smile, Wear Beige, and Keep Quiet
Oh, am I having difficulties being a supportive spouse. I get the idea I should stand a half-step behind MyDg, and to the right. MyDG called me “arm candy” tonight. We have been partners in Kiwonary for many years. Now he’s going to be one of 535 people in the world. We’ve always been equal, [...]
29 May
The DG’s Spouse Drinking Game
I think I’ve found a way to tolerate sexist meetings. We had our first planning meeting for next year’s club president training weekend. (Think about 500 presidents) The DGs’ spouses are in charge of the spouse’s program. MyDG and I have NEVER attended a spouse program. We think they’re insulting, and tailored for little old ladies. Two [...]
1 May
Greetings From The Spouse
Spouse, Mouse, House That’s what I feel like. An invisible Housemouse spouse. My spouse has accepted a volunteer position that is both prestigious and demanding. He will be District Governor of an international service organization. We have always been a team. Now, I’m like the Mother of the Groom-”Smile, don’t speak, and wear beige.” This [...]
