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Jeffrey Streeter's avatar

Great post! very funny. As for paperwork...How about getting divorced in Spain while living in Hong Kong and having to get key documents from a third jurisdiction via another lawyer, all of this transacted in my second language. Joy doesn't begin to describe it.

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John G's avatar

Wait who becomes a notary at 18? I feel like there's maybe a story there. 18 year olds aren't supposed to be all serious yet. Or even know what a notary is. Or why we trust them more than other people on important documents. On the testatrix thing, I did always think that sounded kinky. Which is a little weird mixed in with death. But still a good stripper name.

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Ororo Munroe's avatar

“I left my stamp at my grandmother’s house.” I honest to God snort-laughed when I read that. And ditto to what @JohnG said. Because I sure as hell never would've thought to become a notary at the ripe ol' age of 18!

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The Braver Mom's avatar

Hilarious and real! Yes this happens. I prepare it, stack it on the common table and before I know it, papers expire before the finish lines. Sort of like some canned goods in the cupboard. 😂

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Rosenblum, Nancy L.'s avatar

One of your best! Generations are baffling!

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ALP's avatar

I had to google Testatrix. Sigh...

And, Yes, it is an excellent stripper name. Signed: Tiger Typer-Park

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