"The Boys"

I work for two family businesses that are housed in the same offices. Both businesses are in industries that are still primarily male dominated fields. So, I work in an office that has a plethora of testosterone.

Most days, that just means that I ignore anything going on in the back offices where the boys reside. I can't count the times I've heard, "Daph, just ignore us!" I usually call back, "Already was!"

Other days, though, I have to thank those who watch over me for my "boys". They're troublesome; two in particular like to play pranks (which is why I can't say "son of a goat" any more ... they tease me too much!), but they're great guys. They've come out to check on me when my car wouldn't start, they watch out for me in a lot of ways, and they keep me laughing.

*grins* Just don't tell them I got mushy about them. It would definitely embarrass them!