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Table Talk: Crop Circles, Beer and Chicken Wings

"My wife threatened to strangle me if I mention anything about that."

I was taught by my parents to never discuss religion or politics at a dinner party.  When I got married, my wife added to the list.  Now I cannot discuss religion, politics or UFO's at any social function we attend.  It's probably best.  Controversial subjects can end up ruining a perfectly good evening.

Oh, and since 2012 is coming, I have to refrain from discussing the possible Apocalypse and the Mayan calendar.

Then there are the FEMA camps and the NWO concerns I have.  Those two things can't be brought up either.  And don't get me started on how we never really landed on the moon the first time around!  My wife threatened to strangle me if I mention anything about that.

Crop circles aside, it's always tricky to be a conspiracy theorist who has to attend normal social functions.  I don't have much to say and I feel like I really have to make sure not to embarass my wife and myself. Besides the men in black might be listening in and who wants to have to deal with that?  They aren't very nice I've heard. 

So if anyone has any ideas of what a safe dinner topic is, just let me know.  I need to brush up on normalcy.

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Christy Martin September 20, 2011 at 04:38 pm
I can't say I blame your wife for encouraging you to sound not so, um, well, eccentric. Ha!
Even though this can get a bit controversial as well, I think Sports or current (non political) events may be a safer bet? Just read some of the headlines out there, start a conversation on that, and you'll look perfectly normal.
Jim Frain September 21, 2011 at 03:50 pm
I suggest talking about how great the house looks, that you mention that her hair has never looked better and that her meals are unmatched by any wife in O'Fallon.
Heidi L. October 6, 2011 at 07:45 pm
I'm with Mr. Frain on this one!
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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
Share something with your neighbors. Write a new post... What's up? Make an announcement, speak your mind, or sell something
Jim Frain June 17, 2013 at 08:17 am
I rest my case that there are nearly not enough comments on articles that we read in the Patch...IRead More asked for a comment, got no comment.
Jim Frain June 13, 2013 at 04:55 pm
This is an important opportunity for all residents who want to have input on Civic Park and theRead More changes that they want to see now that Civic Hall is gone. The men and women of the city council and parks department who are making these decisions need to hear from us.
Patrick Breyne June 18, 2013 at 09:05 am
The O'Fallon Parks and Recreation Advisory board encourages all residents to come out on the 20th toRead More view the proposed plans for Civic Park & Civic Hall. A couple of great ideas will be presented keeping in mind both the history of Civic Hall/Park and the current and future recreation needs of all of the the citizens of O'Fallon. We need your input!
Jim Frain June 14, 2013 at 10:59 am
This will be a wonderful ceremony and a fitting tribute to the brave and honorable men and women whoRead More served their country in the Vietnam War. I look forward to seeing many O'Fallon Veteran's and residents attending the ceremony on June 22nd.
Jordan Lanham (Editor) June 11, 2013 at 02:46 pm
Thanks for the reminder Jim! Sounds like the perfect concert to kick off summer!
Jim Frain June 12, 2013 at 09:05 am
A Great "Love the Beatles" crowd last night at Civic Park...We all had fun...the City ofRead More O'Fallon does a great job in putting a nice, relaxing and family oriented concert for all of us. O'Fallon Jammin' is a great thing to do every tuesday all summer.
Jim Frain June 7, 2013 at 12:51 pm
We all need to get out there to cheer the Rascals on to some long extended victories!
Mike Kromer June 7, 2013 at 08:52 pm
Agreed...love watching a good ballgame, even a bad one, on a warm summer evening!
Joe Barker (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 03:31 pm
She's on vacation at the moment. When she returns she'll still be here, but in a different role.Read More Instead of just working with O'Fallon, she'll be working with multiple Patch sites across St. Louis. While she's doing other things, Tammy Duncan and I will be posting often around here. Basically Jordan is still very much involved, but she just won't be writing as many stories.
Malarkey Jones June 4, 2013 at 01:05 pm
We've been away from O'fallon for a couple years but plan to return next summer...please tell meRead More they have put in a Chick-Fil-A in O'fallon!! That is fantastic news...can't wait to get back home and see what has changes since we left!
Jason and Mike standing in front of Extreme Gun Care
Michael Linhardt June 4, 2013 at 09:18 am
Congrats! I've met Jason and he is a super nice guy with tons of knowledge about their products.
E. Holloway June 4, 2013 at 10:55 am
Gourew? Try Guru.
Jim Pepper June 3, 2013 at 08:15 am
Joe, any chance they have figured out how to port the past news stories over yet?
Joe Barker (Editor) June 3, 2013 at 09:58 am
@ Jim Pepper -- No word yet. Most of the stories came over just fine, but the stories from earlyRead More last week seem to be stuck. All I know is they are working on it.
Daniel 'Cubby' Moynihan June 4, 2013 at 02:18 am
Just a heads up... while browsing on my phone I have to click leave a comment link above instead ofRead More the box which is typical... just an fyi