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Pet Peeves

Am I in Horseville? ‘Cos I’m Surrounded by Naysayers!

You know the type: that one person who makes it his or her personal mission to tear the people around them down.... more...

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Ugh, Why Is She Dressed Like That?

If you’ve ever hated what you see when looking in the mirror; if you’ve ever deprived yourself of food or almost passed... more...

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Ah, sincerity, that tricky little emotion. First coined in the 15th century from the French sincérité, the word has become widely used,... more...

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Latecomers

One might conclude, considering that I write an entire column based on things that annoy me, that it doesn’t take much to... more...

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Bank Fees

Listen, guys – I couldn’t let another day go by without addressing one of the most egregious offences in our current economy:... more...

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Oversharers

While Pet Peeves has been on hiatus (in print – certainly not practice), there’s nothing like a seriously chapped hide to get... more...

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Special Snowflakes

Ah, special snowflakes – we all know at least one. More than likely, they’re the ones who were loved just a little... more...

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Water Haters

If you want to know a sentence that you can utter to make me automatically judge the type of human being you... more...

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No means yes, right? Maybe?

Persistence is generally seen a a positive trait. Even Aaliyah knew it: if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and... more...

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Moochers

I love to share. Really, I do! When you’re an only child, you often get a bad rap for being stingy and selfish... more...