Marital Froth
Gretchen is the most abusive first wife I've ever had. She's taking Sprocket for a walk down the block, right? Well, since she hasn't showered yet this morning, she refused to get me a cup of coffee at Peet's (large, with heavy whipping cream). I don't see the big deal. It's Sunday morning – people probably expect you to look unkempt. She'd fit right in with all the homeless homies hanging out on the corner. I don't think she looks all that bad, honestly. She never does. Except sometimes. How much do you love your spouse? Enough to fulfill their caffeine dreams? I go down there all the time for her in my flannel and jeans. Granted, I don't wear my jeans to bed, but at least I don't worry THAT much about my public image. Jesus, ain't that the truth?! Instead of arguing with her, I'm just gonna don my Lockergnome-branded cap, take off my shirt, and head down there on my own. I'll even get her something, too – a hot chai. Just because I love her and don't want her to be mad at me when she reads this post. Or do I?
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23 Comments
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:35am
Ah, the joys of married life… Hope everything sorts itself out.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:43am
chai=tea in hindi(language spoken in india).
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:46am
she doesn't like Peets. dude, figure it out.
And grow some friggin' chest hair, ya dang geek!!
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:46am
Dun Dun Dun….
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:49am
Like you, Chris, I would do just about anything if it made my wife happy. I am curious, though, as to why Gretchen thinks that taking Sprocket for a walk is somehow less exposing and public than popping into a coffee shop…
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:55am
Boy, you'd better be GLAD you're headed down to Peet's right now… just because the guys around here are gay doesn't mean they aren't judging every living creature that walks into Peet's.
And thank you for getting me my Mocha Coconut Frap before you went. :) I swear, if Peet's had coconut I wouldn't have to say the S-word around here (cuz I do like Peet's better, hoopty, they just don't have flavors like I like them!).
Just wait till we move to LA, hon… I hear things are so cosmetic down there you have to look like a million bucks just to go to the grocery store. So don't make fun of me now, I'm just getting in practice!
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 9:57am
Oops, meant to put extra emphasis on “EVERY” in the “every living creature” thing up there in that thar post.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 10:03am
How many first wives have you had?
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 10:25am
Gretchen is actually three different people. Didn't ya know?
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 10:33am
Moving to LA?
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 10:39am
Hey Chris,
I want the following wirtten across your chest: “www.ixnow.com/randytown” and thankyou so much. I think that you would do it for free because my website is a donation foundation for children in need of homes and legal guardians. Thankyou Chris for helping inncoent children in need. I really appreciate it.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 11:18am
Moving to LA??????? Does this mean you are quitting Tech Tv when your contract expires?????????????????????
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 11:23am
Don't move!
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 11:23am
No, LA is for when *I* get work down there. :) Who knows when that will be, though…
Chris can visit me on weekends, if he wants. ;)
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 11:59am
ROFLOL You always crack me up!
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 12:03pm
gretchen the gay men have already judged you because you're a breeder. the only way to win back their affections is by wearing something fabulous. did u wear something fabulous? the little dog might help, but only if you dress like dorothy.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 12:16pm
That's the problem, dark, I was wearing sweats and I was trés unkempt! I am in no way looking fabulous that early in the morning!! :) Chris doesn't understand that.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 12:38pm
Hey Gretchen, Hey Chris, Great sites you guys… I am just getting into the Blogging community, I love it! I'm not great with HTML but I can't wait to get hooked up!
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 1:02pm
I'm from Canada and we have Starbucks here, just one it's a small town. And you guys rave about Peet's, my wife and I are huge into Starbucks…Is there really a huge difference over starbucks and peets?
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 1:07pm
I live by myself and do everything myself so I expect nothing from no one. That way your never disappointed.
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 3:24pm
Jeff, yes… yes. :)
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 8:19pm
All hail Peet's!
I will admit, because this is the only place where the people will understand… I tried one of them S'bucks Toffee Lattes today (hey, when there's a S'bucks in the Safeway, you gotta… like when in Rome…). I feel so dirty. I must go grind some Peet's beans now…
Anonymous
January 26th, 2003
at 10:36pm
jeff, starbux is like a fast food burger joint- you're gonna get the same cup no matter which one you go into, but it's never gonna be amazing, just predictable. peets is like your local burger joint. the coffee is better cuz they don't have to make beans for 90,000 stores. plus they use the best soy milk if you don't drink the real stuff