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[cancer|funny] Scenes from an infusion center

Setting: The chemo nurse has just finished tying the new bag of medicine, wearing her splash guard and biohazard containment gear. I am attempting to exit the chair.

: “Can you get the, uh, uh…” :: inarticulate mumbling ::
: “Use your words.”
: :: burps loudly ::

General laughter ensues.

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  • Nancy Wirsig McClure

    January 22nd, 2010 at 12:20 pm

    A couple of weeks ago David was poking Kate for attention in a busy setting, and she turned to him and said “Use your words!”

    Two data points is a trend, right? Find the most famous writer you know and instruct him about words in toddler-speak.

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