this note of course left by “the messiest roommate of them all,” says kate in boston.
i guess that’s why
June 10th, 2007 · 7 comments
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7 responses so far ↓
#1
Rachel
I love the fact that the “apartment” is actually writing to itself.
Jun 10, 2007 at 12:03 am rating: +8
#2
Kate
Draw your attention to the top right (under the sponge) the note is written on stationary from her private high school, Phillips Exeter Academy. I just think that’s a nice touch.
Jun 10, 2007 at 4:35 pm rating: 0
#3
Potbelly
i like how she left the wrapper on the sponge for someone else to take off before they delve right into those dishes.
Jun 10, 2007 at 7:34 pm rating: +3
#4
Jonah
Interesting choice of post… have you confronted her about this messiness? If not, maybe we are being a little hypocritical with our passive aggressive tendencies?
At least you can be sure the sponge is really, truly clean…
Jun 11, 2007 at 12:55 pm rating: +1
#5
joebec
i wonder if my house is talking to itself too…. so THATS where that new sponge came from
Jun 11, 2007 at 1:17 pm rating: +1
#6
RaggDolly121
Wow. The house can talk!
Jul 3, 2007 at 10:06 am rating: +1
#7 is that a calligraphy pen?
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Nov 15, 2007 at 10:04 pm rating: 0
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