In that same cmpany, there was a young couple, who were having their first baby.  The only problem, was that they were having trouble deciding on a name for the baby!  They argued for months over the name for the baby...and finally they got the idea to place a notice up on the black-board in the lunchroom, asking fellow-employees for suggestions for a name for their baby, etc. 

It didn't take long for  it was the next day, when  a
few suggestions for the Nelson's baby came in and were posted for all to see and included;

- Babv Face Nelson (gangster)
- Full Nelson (wrestling term)
- Half-Nelson (wrestling term)

Name does not appear on any legal document:
My ex-wife's legal first name is Jean-Alice, but nobody calls her by that name.  That's because her mother didn't like the name given to her, so she called her "Wendy."  Everybody calls her Wendy, and the name does not appear on any legal document...driver's license...or anything else! 

One day, I did an experiment.  Jean Alice or "Wendy" was a social worker for the State of New Mexico for years.  I called her office one day and asked to speak to Jean-Alice, and I was told that there was nobody there by that name. 

A few minutes later, I called back and asked to talk to Wendy, and the woman told my to hold the phone as she transferred the call. 

Boys and girls names: 
In doing a little research for this project, I found out that the name of Emily is the most popular name for girls and with 100 names listed in order of their popularity...Melissa comes in at the #100 spot. 

None of the female names on my personal list were listed on the top 100 list and include: 

LaVeetra; Anesthesia; Euthanasia; Amnesia...

As far as the boys name are concerned...the most popular boys name is Jacob...holding the top spot and down at the 100 spot is the name Eli.  Again...none of my names for males made the top 100 list which include:

Jerk; Weenie; Neanderthal; Creep; Stupido...

Sadly...none of the names on my personal list (either male or female) made the top 100 list!  (sob-sob!)  Gee...I wonder why?

Names for twins;
I knew you couldn't wait to see this list, so a few suggestions for names for twins include the following;

- Gabriel and Gabriella

- Herbert and Herberta

- Jack and Jill

- Sofia and Sofa (a.k.a couch potato)

- Faith and unFaithful

Janice/Janiss---Carol/Carole
I don't think these people understand why their names are miss-spelled so many times. 

Cheryl/Sharyl;
The name of a woman, who owns a copy shop across the street from where I live is named Cheryl.  And, the woman who manages the place where I live is named Sharyl, too! 

Question: Have you ever wondered why you're going bananas all these years?

Judy; Judi; Judee;
Don't some of the spelling of these names, drive you up the wall?  One of these names, managed the apartments where I used to lived, but I can't remember how she spelled her name.  Some of these people get bitchy if you miss-spell their names, etc. 

Julie/Jullie:
I've never seen the name Julie spelled this way until recently.  Are there those...who make things complicated...intentionally?   

Betty/Bettye;
PLEASE!  Who put the "e" on the end of this name?  I've never seen the name Betty spelled this way either!  Pa-----l-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-ze...

John/Jon - Tom/Thom:
Sounds like the beat of a drum, doesn't it? 

Cathy/Kathy;
When I was in the hospital, both of my nurses were named Kathy or Cathy.  One spelled her name with a 'C' and the other spelled her name with a 'K."  If I called for a nurse, I had to specify which nurse I wanted.  I have a sister named Cathy...or is it Kathy?  Gee...I don't remember!  I'd better not write to her...I don't want to miss-spell her name!  I don't even know how to spell my own sister's name...da-a-a-a-a-a-a-a...SHAME ON ME!!!!

Have you ever wondered why you've become a lunatic?  The only thing I can guess, is that these people want attention of some sort, etc.  I don't know...they've all got me climbing the wall! 

Quiz Time:  Boy, Girl or what?
- Chris---boy or girl?

- Pat ---boy or girl?

- Leslie ---boy or girl?

- Kelly ---boy or girl?

- Dallas ---boy, girl or city?

A few years ago, I met a woman (online) and her name is Dallas and she lives in Houston!    I'm feeling dizzy...somebody help me! 

Mutual respect:  I think these are two of the most important words in the world!  Young people should realize, that name-calling; and the put-down and teasing of others is NOT acceptable!  Most of us have heard the old saying, "sticks and stones may break my bones...but words will never hurt me!"  I live by the philosophy..."you can call me anything you want...but don't call me late for dinner!"

Experts in the medical field, tell us that it is healthy for us to have the ability to laugh at ourselves.  So, everyone should have some fun with words and names, but always remember that there is a line in the sand for everything that shouldn't be crossed, etc. 

I don't want this piece to sound or read like a lecture...but have respect for others!  Don't we have enough hate in the world already? 

At 64 years of age in 2009, shouldn't I be headed to a mental institution about this time in my life?  Having to put up with all the "normal" people for so many years!  Don't tell anyone...this thought is just between you and me! 

I write and work on my computer most days....and  every time I write an email or letter, I sign it with the shortened version of my name Jerry...or "Jer."  I always get a little chuckle, when the computer high-lights my name and gives me a substitute word...'JERK!'  I can relate to that! 

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