by Clare Stella
Member since:
January 15, 2006

Ten Things Suggest I Might be a Non-Conformist

March 18, 2006 05:23 PM EST (Updated: March 18, 2006 08:18 PM EST)
views: 3 | comments: 17

TEN THINGS THAT SUGGEST I MIGHT BE A NON-CONFORMIST

 

1.                 Although I am forced to wear pantyhose occasionally, I take them off whenever they get uncomfortable.  This can be in the car (I fling them out the window and love to think about someone finding them), in the middle of a wedding while dancing, or sitting at my desk at work.

2.                 I will do anything to make my sister laugh when she is feeling sad.  One time this involved stripping completely naked standing at my front door when she dropped me off.  And, yes, I did make her laugh.  Maybe a couple of the neighbors as well. 

3.                 I can tell you a wonderful true story about the time I met one of the few albino black people in the country.  (That would make such a great article for Gather; write that down, Clare.)

4.                 I won't wear high heels because they hurt, and are as stupid as foot-binding in China.  In fact the results are about the same. 

5.                 I had my hairdresser shave a "P" on the back of my head when the Patriots were playing in the Super Bowl.  I was in my 50's.

6.                 I hated being in the (free, including open bar and steak dinners) luxury box at the Fleet Center.  I wanted to be with my people out in the stands.

7.                 I refuse to get a tan.

8.                 To celebrate my upcoming 60th birthday I am going to get a tattoo and learn how to shoot a gun.

9.                 I named my son after the devil.  (Good article for Article.  Write that down, Clare.)

10.             I wear bright colors, feathers, fringe, sequins, and purple eye shadow whenever possible.

 

Can I join your group, can I, can I, can I? 

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Comments: 17

Nancy S. Mar 18, 2006, 5:39pm EST
I love it! I wanted to write something to get into that group, but I can't match yours! And yes, you did make me laugh... HARD!
Beside I'm too busy reading all the emails (".... has published an article..." and "... has sent you a message...") I hope all of these people get their issues resolved. I love reading people's work, but I can't get thru all the emails!
0000-twobraincells-0000 Mar 18, 2006, 5:42pm EST
Hey, Joe Namath wore panty hose, and we all showed up naked and sscreaming. I like the guy who had the WHY BE NORMAL sticker on his car upside down.......
sure you can join...well...there's that hole in the fence that I snuck through maybe it's still there.....
welcome aboard
Clare Stella Mar 18, 2006, 5:42pm EST
Thank you for loving it. I bet you can come up with a nice list of your own about how you are a con-conformist. I feel the same way about the emails. I changed my preferences for a few days so that I would just get one email telling me all that went out in my network but found that in spite of the volume, I love getting the email. It's all part of the addiction.
Clare Stella Mar 18, 2006, 5:53pm EST
John, you were naked and screaming?? Where?? Do you have photos?? I'm glad there's a hole in the fence. I'm sneaking through as we speak. Oops, snagged my feather boa.
Betty K. Mar 18, 2006, 6:47pm EST
You changed your preferences? I haven't been able to find the preferences option. Where is it?
and what is your son's name? Bub, for Beelze....?
It's refreshing to think that you had time to write something today. All I've been able to do is delete, delete, delete...permanently delete.
Clare Stella Mar 18, 2006, 7:17pm EST
Betty, I have a lot more time on the weekends than I would like to have. Since my "boyfriend" and I broke up, I have a lot of weekend time. Regarding my son's name, I will keep it a secret until I write about it but I have to tell you made me laugh hard when you picked Bub for Beelze...No, I'm not that crazy!
sheryl r. Mar 18, 2006, 7:28pm EST
betty click on info on the right,then preferences,from there you are on your own.
Clare S,great take on that. I am thinking of getting one of those red hats.I also understand the pantyhose thing. I hate wearing them and high heels. Give me flat black shoes.
Allan Shore Mar 18, 2006, 8:03pm EST
Anyone who can put a Top 10 List of Reasons They Don't Conform is by definition conforming to the rules of listitude, no? So me thinks you must be a closet samester! But do keep trying. You're getting there.

Allan
Clare Stella Mar 18, 2006, 8:09pm EST
Oh no, maybe I am a closet samester. Drats!! I do work and pay my bills. Now I'm thinking I don't belong in the club. Rats! Maybe people who write here are conforming to the rules of Gather. What if we're all conformists, samesters listening to the beat of the same drummer? What do you have to do to be a non-conformist? I've done my best. Oh, God, that's such a conformer statement. Flog me with a boa!!!
Tony Close Mar 18, 2006, 8:56pm EST
Clare, OK, I've read your stuff and, on seeing the title of this article I realized I didn't have to read it (well, I did have to see WHICH 10 things you chose).

But I suspect there others like me that would like to see a picture of that "P".
Allan Shore Mar 18, 2006, 9:05pm EST
Good first step, Clair, confession is good for the soul. Unless you're just doing it to go along with the crowd? Hummm ....
Paul Guivens Mar 19, 2006, 8:37pm EST
I don't wear high heels
I never wear a bra
I never wear pantyhose
I don't own a boa
I tan as many parts as can be exposed
I think you made up the part about the albino black person
I have known for years about your "non-conformity"
I think you are one of the funniest people I know
I think your sister might hesitate to invite you to meet the Pope
I think we both have Dad's nose, but mine has more hair in it
I think I just felt like being silly.
Thank you for your support
Clare Stella Mar 19, 2006, 11:46pm EST
I can't convince you, Allan. I've never just gone along with the crowd which has gotten me into quite a bit of hot water. Sometimes hot water feels right to me. Paul, I did so meet an albino black woman. It's a great true story. I'm glad you haven't been wearing those items. You wouldn't really look good, not to hurt your feelings. I do not have your father's nose and certainly have no excess hair anywhere. I will always be supportive of you.
Spiritguided Woman Mar 20, 2006, 12:29pm EST
I may not have stood naked in the doorway, but I certainly can tell some stories of my own. Write that down, Lisa!
Dawn Matley Maselli Mar 22, 2006, 5:40pm EST
I am jealous of the "p" on the back of your head!!! I admire your "non-conformity" and I am a Patriots fan!!! We are losing our Kicker!!!!! Great article! Would not want to miss the article related to naming your child after the devil.
Ron Hall Apr 2, 2006, 3:26pm EDT
Oh, dear! Has it been that long since I checked your posts? Invitations to "Nonconformists" AND "Top 10 Lists" are on the way. Everyone is welcome, especially you.

I shun the sun also. Back when I should have been demonstating my maturity, I went a whole summer without putting on a shirt. Of course I might have had something worth looking at back then. Now . . .
Barbary Chaapel Apr 7, 2006, 8:35pm EDT
Clare Stella,

You've made my Friday evening with this article and postings!

We may have some things in common!

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