Post by Jeanne Sager
When I was a kid and friends would call my house, they'd often ask, "Is Jeanne there?" My father would answer, "Yes," and then say nothing. He was waiting, of course, for them to politely ask to speak with me. At the time, I was mortified. Now my daughter is getting several phone calls a night, and folks, I think I'm turning into my Dad! I haven't tortured the rude little brats yet, but ohhhh, I'm tempted! As it is, I cringe every time I note the number of one of her little friends on the caller ID. I know how this is going to go.![]()
When I was a kid and friends would call my house, they'd often ask, "Is Jeanne there?" My father would answer, "Yes," and then say nothing. He was waiting, of course, for them to politely ask to speak with me. At the time, I was mortified. Now my daughter is getting several phone calls a night, and folks, I think I'm turning into my Dad! I haven't tortured the rude little brats yet, but ohhhh, I'm tempted! As it is, I cringe every time I note the number of one of her little friends on the caller ID. I know how this is going to go.