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One man's trash...

To continue on my previous topic of trash collectors, let me tell you about a voicemail I received the other day. It was from my mom. She was calling to let me know she and my step-dad, Mark, had watched the video I made about the Ugly Sweater Party. They both enjoyed the video and thought it was pretty funny, but she did take issue with a few things about the party.

Issue #1: There were a few sweaters from the party that she actually liked and didn't think they qualified as "ugly sweaters." Hmm....I haven't had a chance to follow up with her on this but I can't for the life of me imagine which of the sweaters she actually could see herself wearing. I hope (and pray) it wasn't the lighthouses. Please don't let it be the lighthouses. Although, that would be an easy birthday gift for her in April!

Issue #2: When seeing what my friends and I believe constitutes as an "ugly sweater," my Mom found herself thinking about all the sweaters she owns (and wears) that, in our opinion, would also fall into this category. She then went on to say that I should keep that in mind when trying to pick out a sweater for next year. I was SO relieved to hear her say this as I was really hoping to borrow one of hers this year but didn't know how to bring up this sensitive topic. Thanks, mom!


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