Comments on: Dear Aunt Kathy, You Suck

By: Kathy

Kathy — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 21:37:17 +0000

Handbag for life — Oh, you’re so kind! I’m not really sure I’ll remember next time. Of course, Christmas is coming up. If I plan accordingly, they might have their presents by spring instead of summer.

By: Handbag for life

Handbag for life — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:44:08 +0000

Sorry Kathy,but I can't help crying out with laughter.You are a good aunt,and don't worry.I know you'll do much better than that in future. Handbag for life's last blog post..Paris Fashion Week: Handbags Show

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 23:56:25 +0000

I love getting my reminders! Several friends have asked me, “How did you know it was my birthday?” Do I have a secret life as a spy? No, I just have Send Out Cards. It’s amazing how happy people are when you do remember! Anyway, you can send three cards for free (inc. postage) from my website. The site is packed with info, too, so you can truly see if this will be a tool that can help you. My number & e-mail are listed, so you can call me/e-mail me if you’d like me to give you a personal walk-through of the site.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:38:51 +0000

Karen — That site sounds amazing and just what I need because my problem is that I never transfer birthdays to a new calendar every year and I can’t remember on my own. Getting an email reminder is just what the doctor ordered.

By: Karen

Karen — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:42:20 +0000

Wow! All of you sound like me! I have three kids 6 & under, and I always forget birthdays. And who has time to go to the store with three kids and pick out a card that costs $4?! Anyway, I finally solved the problem. I found a company called Send Out Cards that sends me e-mails reminding me of birthdays & anniversaries. I can find a card online, add a personal message, and they print and mail the cards for me. Even better, I can send really cool gifts or gift cards along with the card. Thank you notes? No problem–I can send the same card out to everyone on my list with a click of the mouse! The best part? The cards cost about $1–with postage! Wah-hoo! Problem solved!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:22:00 +0000

Data Entry Lady — You better, or I’m getting Miss Manners after you! Probably feels like a big job. Do a few at a time. You’ll make it.

By: Data Entry Lady

Data Entry Lady — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 02:34:25 +0000

I have a pile of thank you cards right beside me for all the kind folks that attended a 30th anniversary party for us. I’ll get to them soon!

By: brooke regans friend

brooke regans friend — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:03:15 +0000

maybe

You shall never know

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:08:12 +0000

Mojo — Oh, didn’t consider that. Of course, you could wear it and it’ll be our little secret.

By: Mojo

Mojo — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 01:06:03 +0000

Not a terrible idea, but (a) the shirt wouldn't fit me and (b)... bein' a guy, if I wore it... it'd just get weird. Mojo's last blog post..55 Flash Fiction Friday (#6): "Synchronicity"

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 18:35:23 +0000

TheSnackHound — I know what you mean. They might have needed a prompt, but they still did it and I love them for it. Refreshing indeed!

Chelle — They loved it the one year I dropped off Christmas gifts in the summer. There they were, tearing through wintry-looking wrapping paper in 90 degree heat. Very fun for everyone!

Ethan Nobles — I feel the same. One out of five remembrances ain’t bad. Count yourself lucky.

By: Ethan Nobles

Ethan Nobles — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:29:40 +0000

I've been thinking about this since I ran across it the other day. Don't feel bad -- a lot of us hellasuck at remembering birthdays of nephews, nieces, cousins and etc. If I can remember the birthdays of my wife and kids, I figure I'm doing well... Ethan Nobles's last blog post..Superheroes that didn't make it

By: Chelle

Chelle — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:51:54 +0000

Better late than never, right? Sometimes it’s nicer getting christmas gifts in july, since at christmas you get so many…so you could tell them you planned it that way so it would be extra special??

Chelle’s last blog post..Keep Out of The Pond!

By: TheSnackHound

TheSnackHound — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 14:15:53 +0000

I know the focus of this post is "How Aunt Kathy Allegedly Sucks," but to me it is pretty refreshing seeing kids (whether at their mother's prompting or not) actually wrote you thank you notes. Manners seem to not be something everyone teaches nowadays, unfortunately. At least it seems that way. But then I am now "over thirty and should not be trusted" so what do I know... TheSnackHound's last blog post..Healthy Coffee…Is there such a thing?

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:45:16 +0000

kirsten — Yeah, but I still feel crummy every time I do it.

Elle — It’s perfect that you and your friend are cut from the same cloth. Love this: “I had to call her and ask if she was dying or something.”

Geakz — Now stop making fun of my visual aids. You’re making fun of them, right? If you weren’t, you should. Jaffer paid me to post a second time. We have a thing where I let him do that for a fee. The minute Regan starts a blog, you’ll be hearing about it here.

brooke — That’s a lovely thank you note. You taking tips from Regan?

Shieldmaiden96 — I believe it’s possible you suck more than me, although I can’t count the number of times I’ve bought a card on the way to somewhere, thrown some cash in, and written “Love, Kathy” in the card with a pen I found in my glove compartment that’s half running out of ink. Your sister needs an intervention.

ann of the shampooo bag — You are not the sister who got the replacement gift for the sweater. Poor Marlene. It was such a pretty gift she never got.

And, yeah, Joe needs to write about his uber-organized wife. I’ve never heard of such a thing. I want to know more about this freak behavior!