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Weekly Contest #346
Voicemail August 26th, 2025 11:23 am“Amy, this is your mother. I didn’t call for anything—I’m just sitting in the Costco parking lot, waiting on Daddy to finish shopping. I thought I’d see if you had a few minutes to chat. Call me back, I’ve got gossip. About the neighbor, Betty. You’re gonna want to hear it.Anyway… have a great day. I love you. Call me back.” New Message From: Daughter August 26th, 2025 5:56 pmHey Mom. Sorry, I just saw your missed call. I had to work late and I’m exhausted. I’ll call you tomorrow on lunch… or after work, o...
“I didn’t really mean it.” Those words have left my mouth countless times—to parents, lovers, bosses, family, and friends. Sometimes they were mumbled, other times spoken clearly, and often screamed. Sometimes they were part of an apology, sometimes a lie to avoid trouble or conflict. I've used them out of regret, fear, or as a way to explain my behavior. You know that was just me joking, right? I thought I was mumbling under my breath; I didn’t think you could hear me criticize your management skills or call you names as I walked away. I’m ...
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