Love it, Janet, and it is used a lot.

Now this doesn't fit here, but it bugs me nonetheless so I will share it.

Same surgery you rang up...

Ask about an appointment. I get one for the afternoon.

"And what was your name?

"Well, it used to be Maria but now it's just Maria."

"I don't understand," she says.

"No you don't," I think as I raise my arms in despair.