I was just going to email this to my online son (he's not really my son, but I've adopted him) Jay-B, but decided that I'd just go ahead and share it with the world.

It just occured to me that the "B" might just be his middle initial. Most of my real life friends call me 'Lori D'. "D" is my middle initial. That started from the fact that in meetings I like to introduce myself as Lori D. (insert last name- here) I started adding my middle initial in my introductions as a joke, even at meetings at work, and really enjoyed the reaction it got. Especially from the execs. The reaction ranged from the double take, to the raised eyebrows to snickering. So, I just kept on going. I've been doing it for over 10 years now and still itch for when people ask me what the D stands for.

Ready? (I swear, I do this EVERY time, no matter who asks) It goes something like this...

..so what does the "D" stand for, Lori?

I usually add a pause for dramatic effect, then I say, "Dy-no-mite" said in my best Jimmy Walker voice.

Yep, it's true. Crazy that I've made it this far in my career, isn't it?