It's 1992 and we are living in London. Tonight is Husband Number One's Christmas party. This story tells what happens there. (This story references two previous stories. One is called The Going Away Party, episode 91. The other is The Inconsiderate Dinner Guests, episode 122.)

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My mom's Parkinson's symptoms are getting worse by the day now. When she tells me that she thinks she would benefit from regular therapy with a therapist from our local hospice center, I make some phone calls. This is the story.

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I have had two unsuccessful athletic dates, athletically speaking, so you would think I would know better than to accept a date to play racquetball when I've never played before... This is the story about my racquetball date during my freshman year at college.

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Our parents always taught us the importance of being punctual, so when my brother is late to meet us for dinner, we know something is up. This is the story.

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When I hurt my neck in exercise class, I go to physical therapy for six weeks. The therapist and I begin to chat, and he shares with me a very interesting story.

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When my husband and I go out to dinner one evening, we see someone from his past, and it becomes a very memorable moment. This is the story.

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We're upgrading our kitchen and decide that we should get some new dishes. And if you are wondering how getting new dishes can become a memorable moment, you'll just have to listen to the story.

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My younger son calls me early in the morning from college; he's crying and very upset. When he finally tells me what's wrong, I immediately remember when I was in a similar situation during my time at college. This is the story.

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