heads up

if you are anything like me, ash wednesday always catches me off guard. this is why i'm mentally preparing in advance for tomorrow, so i won't be surprised when i have to have what is an already awkward conversation with a co-worker with the addition of a smudge of dirt on his/her forehead. i have to prevent myself from staring at said forehead and look into the person's eyes instead. nothing against catholics or anything, but you should be required to stay home once you get the smudge, then i wouldn't have to concern myself with this problem.