re: #96 wrenchwench

When I was 8 years old, I was trimming the yucca in the front yard, and three times a man (different one each time) went by and said, ‘Would you do my yard next?’ My smartass answer was ‘Sure, for $5.00 an hour,’ which is still high for an 8 year old. I thought I was getting that question because I was young. But 50 years later, I get the same treatment when I’m cleaning the windows or sweeping the sidewalk at the shop.

Do men get this too?

I’ve been asked. I tell them “Sure thing. $40 an hour. When do I start?” Not mean, but definitely snarky with a smile.

And I have said that to men. Because I am a total smartass.