As the official holiday season kickoff began with Thanksgiving, I am happy to share with you the things that I am grateful for. As we enter into this most holiest of holidays, I want us all to approach it with "An Attitude of Gratitude."' We all have much to be thankful for regardless of the conditions we live with. The reason I know we all have something to be grateful for is because we are here, ALIVE, BREATHING, and LIVING LIFE.
I am most grateful for my life. Everyday so far, I have awoken to begin anew each day. Forget the day before and whatever dumb thing I or you may have done, we are given another chance each day we awaken and function. A do over so to speak to get it right!!!
I am most grateful for the life of my son. Some years ago, I was blessed with a beautiful baby boy, who had the biggest brown eyes and perfect little face, with a smile that melted my heart. I was actually someone's mother. How about that!!! He looked at me and I knew that this was the kind of love that can only happen between parent and child. You don't even know that you have that much love in you and you're capable of caring about another human being so deeply. Thank you God for letting me experience that kind of love during my life.
I most grateful for my parents. My parents took the time to raise me with love, understanding, ethics, morals, goals, rules, expectations and consequences. You didn't just get to do whatever you wanted and get away with it. You had to answer for your actions, words and behavior. I was encouraged to be all that I could be and strive to do the best I was capable of doing. I was rasied to treat others with respect and appreciate the fact that I shared the earth with other people, in other words be considerate.
I am most grateful for my siblings. There existent has allowed me to be a big sister and an aunt, which I appreciate. It means that I shouldn't get old alone, they'll be along for the ride. I see in their faces the reflections of our childhood. I see in the children us all over again. I see where we've come from and where we are. I am proud of their successes and feel the sorrow of their failures. I know that they will always be my reality check.
I am most grateful for having a purpose each day. Everyday, I rise and look forward to what the day will bring. It is sometimes difficult, sometimes wondrous, sometimes frustrating, but always miraculous. I can't imagine my life without believing that there is always something better waiting to greet me. Ordinary is the enemy of extraordinary as good is the real enemy of great. As long as we are okay and comfortable with good and ordinary, we never strive for great and extraordinary. I have prayed to God and asked him for an extraordinary and dynamic life. I have no interest in the mundane run of the mill white picket fence life. I want EXTRAORDINARY!!!!
I am most grateful for being a believer! I believe the best is yet to come and only after leaving this life will we truly experience the best God has planned for us, so don't give up, never stop believing, just keep moving on!
I am most grateful for being blessed with the ability to see and accept the truth. The truth hurts and can often be painful, but is necessary for growth and maturity. I cannot lie to myself and I will not accept ignorance and inappropriate behavior in my sphere of influence. So to all the people who have been along for the ride, I thank you and appreciate the lessons you were a part of. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
25 Reasons I'm Happy!
1. I am a Christian. Knowing God gives me joy!
2. Family. I know they love me no matter what!
3. New York City. This city makes me feel alive!
4. Real Friends. They tell me the truth and lift me up when I need it!
5. Goals. It gives me something to look forward to every day!
6. Hope. I know that my future is full of wonderful things to come!
7. Heartache. It has taught me to appreciate happiness!
8. Love. It comes and it goes, but at least it comes!
9. Knowledge. You learn from your mistakes!
10. Education. It gives you hope for a better future!
11. Ownership. There's nothing like having your own!
12. Success. Everyone has their own idea of what success is, but whatever it is, it's good to feel successful in life!
13. Generosity. Giving to someone in need lifts your spirits!
14. Purpose. You have to have a reason to get up!
15. Appreciation. We should all live our lives in a state of gratitude. It is also wonderful to have people appreciate your efforts.
16. Literature/Books. I can learn something new, escape to a fantasy world or try a new recipe all from reading.
17. Writing. It gives me a chance to express myself and get things out.
18. Walking. It gets me from Point A to B, is a form of exercise and costs nothing.
19. Laughter. You have to be able to laugh at yourself, besides sometimes you need to laugh so you won't cry.
20. Travel. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Travel is the anecdote to bigotry.
21. Curiosity. Learning is a never ending process.
22. Maturity. I know what's important and won't allow myself to be distracted with foolishness.
23. Sunshine. Standing in the sun and feeling the warmth is wonderful..
24. Convenience. We live in a era where everything is fast and easy. I love it!!
25. Vodka. I love a good cocktail!
2. Family. I know they love me no matter what!
3. New York City. This city makes me feel alive!
4. Real Friends. They tell me the truth and lift me up when I need it!
5. Goals. It gives me something to look forward to every day!
6. Hope. I know that my future is full of wonderful things to come!
7. Heartache. It has taught me to appreciate happiness!
8. Love. It comes and it goes, but at least it comes!
9. Knowledge. You learn from your mistakes!
10. Education. It gives you hope for a better future!
11. Ownership. There's nothing like having your own!
12. Success. Everyone has their own idea of what success is, but whatever it is, it's good to feel successful in life!
13. Generosity. Giving to someone in need lifts your spirits!
14. Purpose. You have to have a reason to get up!
15. Appreciation. We should all live our lives in a state of gratitude. It is also wonderful to have people appreciate your efforts.
16. Literature/Books. I can learn something new, escape to a fantasy world or try a new recipe all from reading.
17. Writing. It gives me a chance to express myself and get things out.
18. Walking. It gets me from Point A to B, is a form of exercise and costs nothing.
19. Laughter. You have to be able to laugh at yourself, besides sometimes you need to laugh so you won't cry.
20. Travel. I love to travel and experience other cultures. Travel is the anecdote to bigotry.
21. Curiosity. Learning is a never ending process.
22. Maturity. I know what's important and won't allow myself to be distracted with foolishness.
23. Sunshine. Standing in the sun and feeling the warmth is wonderful..
24. Convenience. We live in a era where everything is fast and easy. I love it!!
25. Vodka. I love a good cocktail!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Who Slapped You Silly?
I recently had the shock of my life. I had no idea that I was considered a pain in the ass. HA! Imagine that! Okay so I knew. Just because you have no desire to deal with nonsense and foolishness, you should not automatically be branded a pain in the ass. I come from a humble background and was not a child of privilege. I was also a single parent, so I know that things aren't always easy. However, there is just no excuse for stupidity.
Living life and observing things going on, it seems that stupidity has taken over our culture, our children, our bosses, our parents, our friends, our whole damn society. What the heck? Who led this revolution into stunted intelligence? Stupidity is an immersion into a lifestyle of immaturity. Mature people grow and challenge stupidity. We're all born intelligent curious creatures. That's the way God designed us. Depending upon whose hands you end up in, it changes everything. Bad parenting, bad teachers, troubled siblings, unsavory friends or acquaintances and a host of other influences can change the course of our lives.
In order to stay in stupidity, somewhere along the way, you have to embrace it, wear it like a sweater and immerse yourself. Please people, it's time to break free. Remember the workout guru Susan Powter, she used to yell "Stop the Insanity!" I am begging you folks, "STOP THE STUPIDITY PLEASE!!!!!!!" This has reached pandemic proportions. People risk their lives, freedom, families, jobs, reputations and friendships for some really dumb stuff. If you're blessed enough to be employed in this economy, DO YOUR JOB!!! Don't complain, whine, lie, steal or wait on me with an attitude because I will write a letter of complaint. Don't risk your marriage or relationship trying to impress other really stupid people. Don't neglect your parental responsibilities trying to be popular and cool. You're neither! RAISE YOUR CHILDREN!!! Teach them something other than how to continue the tradition of STUPIDNESS!!!
Your life is a gift from God! You are obligated to do all you can do with it to uplift humanity. People died, marched, fought wars, endured torture and humiliation to ensure your rights and freedom. Embracing stupidity and ignorance is an affront to these people and disrespectful to yourself.
Living life and observing things going on, it seems that stupidity has taken over our culture, our children, our bosses, our parents, our friends, our whole damn society. What the heck? Who led this revolution into stunted intelligence? Stupidity is an immersion into a lifestyle of immaturity. Mature people grow and challenge stupidity. We're all born intelligent curious creatures. That's the way God designed us. Depending upon whose hands you end up in, it changes everything. Bad parenting, bad teachers, troubled siblings, unsavory friends or acquaintances and a host of other influences can change the course of our lives.
In order to stay in stupidity, somewhere along the way, you have to embrace it, wear it like a sweater and immerse yourself. Please people, it's time to break free. Remember the workout guru Susan Powter, she used to yell "Stop the Insanity!" I am begging you folks, "STOP THE STUPIDITY PLEASE!!!!!!!" This has reached pandemic proportions. People risk their lives, freedom, families, jobs, reputations and friendships for some really dumb stuff. If you're blessed enough to be employed in this economy, DO YOUR JOB!!! Don't complain, whine, lie, steal or wait on me with an attitude because I will write a letter of complaint. Don't risk your marriage or relationship trying to impress other really stupid people. Don't neglect your parental responsibilities trying to be popular and cool. You're neither! RAISE YOUR CHILDREN!!! Teach them something other than how to continue the tradition of STUPIDNESS!!!
Your life is a gift from God! You are obligated to do all you can do with it to uplift humanity. People died, marched, fought wars, endured torture and humiliation to ensure your rights and freedom. Embracing stupidity and ignorance is an affront to these people and disrespectful to yourself.
Friday, October 22, 2010
What's Wrong With You?
Why have so many people lost their minds all at the same time? What is going on? DENIAL has become as much a part of life as breathing. For some of us it has replaced the moral part of our core being. Everyone thinks their entitled to have their way! The level of selfishness displayed to push one's own personal agenda is pathetic.
We have media personalities who have the audacity to hide behind journalistic credentials and declare that they are fair and balanced. Fair and balanced to whom? Certainly not to the public audience they are supposed to serve. The misinformation and one-sided views that are perpetuated upon the public is shameful and rarely serves any useful purpose. They should all be obliterated from the airwaves immediately!!!
A certain wife of a Supreme Court Justice recently phoned her husband's victim and suggested she actually apologize to her husband for his crude and disrespectful behavior. Lady wake up and pull your head out of your ass and realize what you married. Even if you believe everything that he ever told you, what makes you think that you have the right to suggest she apologize? You were never accused of anything (although I think STUPIDITY should be on the list) so it wasn't your place to suggest anything, especially ten years later. Yeah and HOW DID YOU GET HER PHONE NUMBER ANYWAY? I bet she didn't give it to you. Stop at nothing to get what you want mentality in action!!!
We have a schmuck running for Governor of the great state of New York. What a mess!!! He blew up at a reporter and literally got in his face becoming extremely belligerent. Apparently anger is how he expresses himself. He has a child who is the result of an extramarital affair. He accused his opponent of having affairs that have yet to be proven. We've also learned that he circulated via email pornographic photographs of people in various sexual acts with captions like Awesome and Dream Job. New York State's last two Governors have admitted extramarital affairs, one with hookers. Do we really need another cheater? We're going to be known as the WHOREMONGER capital of the free world!!!!
Recently a local college student committed suicide after learning that his roommate filmed him having sex with another man. His roommate and a friend thought that it was funny and no big deal, so they put the video online for all to see. One major issue was this young man's family did not know he was gay. So understandably he was horrified upon learning of this betrayal. He realized that the entire world would be able to view what was a very private and intimate act. I am deeply sorry that this young man thought his only solution was suicide. I hope that the people involved are prosecuted and punished. I know that it isn't possible but I wish they could be forced to live the rest of their lives on video for the entire world to see. Every mistake, every personal, private moment exposed to all. Then they would get it.
Your children are not beautiful perfect angels. Most of you have spawned little monsters who are demons disguised as children. Your kid can sit in front of you and do anything and get away with it. It's out of control. Where are your parenting skills? If you don't have any, then learn some. What's most appalling is that in many cases the father is right there and has even less control than the mother. When my mother said to me and my siblings, "I'm going to tell your father," she struck fear in our hearts. Why do you have to repeat yourself so many times to your child? Your children, lie, steal, disobey, fight, talk back, break things, touch things that don't belong to them, throw things, hit, kick and spit on people. Yet they still have a full set of teeth. I know my mother would have quickly knocked all of tarnation out of me!!!!
This brings me to the point of the title, "What's Wrong With You?" For those of you who don't know better, this is not reasonable behavior although it has become acceptable. The media used to be informative and verified information before they released it. Children used to be controlled by their parents and most politicians were smart enough to keep their deviant behavior secret from the public. Humiliating a person to the point of suicide does not make you clever; it makes you a soul engulfed in darkness.
We have media personalities who have the audacity to hide behind journalistic credentials and declare that they are fair and balanced. Fair and balanced to whom? Certainly not to the public audience they are supposed to serve. The misinformation and one-sided views that are perpetuated upon the public is shameful and rarely serves any useful purpose. They should all be obliterated from the airwaves immediately!!!
A certain wife of a Supreme Court Justice recently phoned her husband's victim and suggested she actually apologize to her husband for his crude and disrespectful behavior. Lady wake up and pull your head out of your ass and realize what you married. Even if you believe everything that he ever told you, what makes you think that you have the right to suggest she apologize? You were never accused of anything (although I think STUPIDITY should be on the list) so it wasn't your place to suggest anything, especially ten years later. Yeah and HOW DID YOU GET HER PHONE NUMBER ANYWAY? I bet she didn't give it to you. Stop at nothing to get what you want mentality in action!!!
We have a schmuck running for Governor of the great state of New York. What a mess!!! He blew up at a reporter and literally got in his face becoming extremely belligerent. Apparently anger is how he expresses himself. He has a child who is the result of an extramarital affair. He accused his opponent of having affairs that have yet to be proven. We've also learned that he circulated via email pornographic photographs of people in various sexual acts with captions like Awesome and Dream Job. New York State's last two Governors have admitted extramarital affairs, one with hookers. Do we really need another cheater? We're going to be known as the WHOREMONGER capital of the free world!!!!
Recently a local college student committed suicide after learning that his roommate filmed him having sex with another man. His roommate and a friend thought that it was funny and no big deal, so they put the video online for all to see. One major issue was this young man's family did not know he was gay. So understandably he was horrified upon learning of this betrayal. He realized that the entire world would be able to view what was a very private and intimate act. I am deeply sorry that this young man thought his only solution was suicide. I hope that the people involved are prosecuted and punished. I know that it isn't possible but I wish they could be forced to live the rest of their lives on video for the entire world to see. Every mistake, every personal, private moment exposed to all. Then they would get it.
Your children are not beautiful perfect angels. Most of you have spawned little monsters who are demons disguised as children. Your kid can sit in front of you and do anything and get away with it. It's out of control. Where are your parenting skills? If you don't have any, then learn some. What's most appalling is that in many cases the father is right there and has even less control than the mother. When my mother said to me and my siblings, "I'm going to tell your father," she struck fear in our hearts. Why do you have to repeat yourself so many times to your child? Your children, lie, steal, disobey, fight, talk back, break things, touch things that don't belong to them, throw things, hit, kick and spit on people. Yet they still have a full set of teeth. I know my mother would have quickly knocked all of tarnation out of me!!!!
This brings me to the point of the title, "What's Wrong With You?" For those of you who don't know better, this is not reasonable behavior although it has become acceptable. The media used to be informative and verified information before they released it. Children used to be controlled by their parents and most politicians were smart enough to keep their deviant behavior secret from the public. Humiliating a person to the point of suicide does not make you clever; it makes you a soul engulfed in darkness.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Where's my Reparations?
There is so much money being spent on corporations and people who shouldn't have their hands in our collective American pockets, that I must now demand my share. I've waited patiently for the country to realize that they owe me. Now I must insist upon my reparations, before everything is spent and the country is bankrupt. If America
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Third world nations who couldn't possible pay back all the money we've loaned them. Once again my tax dollars at work. Defaulting on interest payments and loans from the International Monetary Fund is as common as taking a bath. Billions of American dollars have been poured into these countries and most have gone to line the pockets of the corrupt governments that we know are in power in these places. A little hush money here a little hush money there. Oh well American citizens will pay for it. What the hell!!!!
Step your foot on American soil and you're suddenly entitled to any and everything the country has to offer. Better yet give birth while you're here and you just hit the jackpot!!!! Food stamps, Medicaid, rental assistance, utility assistance, car fare, dental and eye care assistance. All you have to do is make it to the border and you're in. It is really a very simple and uncomplicated issue. If you break the law by entering the country illegally, then you must live your life knowing that one day you can be deported for your actions. During the course of living your life, working, having children and whatever else you accomplish, you are breaking the law simply by being here. It is a slight to all the immigrants who enter this country legally to make a better life for themselves. They filled out the necessary paperwork, waited their turn and now belong here no matter what. KUDOS to them!!!
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Again I ask, "WHERE ARE MY REPARATIONS?" I will take a money order, bank check or better yet, CASH. You can send via messenger, overnight, bank wire, PayPal, certified mail or President Obama can hand deliver it to me anytime he's ready.
Third world nations who couldn't possible pay back all the money we've loaned them. Once again my tax dollars at work. Defaulting on interest payments and loans from the International Monetary Fund is as common as taking a bath. Billions of American dollars have been poured into these countries and most have gone to line the pockets of the corrupt governments that we know are in power in these places. A little hush money here a little hush money there. Oh well American citizens will pay for it. What the hell!!!!
Step your foot on American soil and you're suddenly entitled to any and everything the country has to offer. Better yet give birth while you're here and you just hit the jackpot!!!! Food stamps, Medicaid, rental assistance, utility assistance, car fare, dental and eye care assistance. All you have to do is make it to the border and you're in. It is really a very simple and uncomplicated issue. If you break the law by entering the country illegally, then you must live your life knowing that one day you can be deported for your actions. During the course of living your life, working, having children and whatever else you accomplish, you are breaking the law simply by being here. It is a slight to all the immigrants who enter this country legally to make a better life for themselves. They filled out the necessary paperwork, waited their turn and now belong here no matter what. KUDOS to them!!!
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Again I ask, "WHERE ARE MY REPARATIONS?" I will take a money order, bank check or better yet, CASH. You can send via messenger, overnight, bank wire, PayPal, certified mail or President Obama can hand deliver it to me anytime he's ready.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Unequally Yoked
When partners are mismatched in any way, they are sometimes referred to as "Unequally Yoked." I don't generally use this terminology, but I have heard it being used often lately. A friend of mine asked my opinion on the topic after reading about it. I told her that I felt generally speaking, it was a personal choice for each of us to make for ourselves. However I do have issues on a personal level with it because it's the same old, same old. Women are always expected to be the ones to compromise.
A well know magazine recently published an online article about women who marry men who make less than they do. The questions was asked "Would You Marry Someone Who Makes Less Money Than You Do." I found this question and the responses very interesting. Women are always expected to compromise and accept whatever shortcomings a man has. Women are also made to feel that they have fewer choices than men. Instead of encouraging women to settle, perhaps we should encourage the men to step up their game. When 700,000 more black women attend and graduate college than men, that's a problem. Are we letting men be men when we take care of them?
Each of us should strive to live up to our full potential, not just to our spouse's earnings. Higher household income can mean better neighborhoods, better schools and better quality of life for our families. The best way to move forward and upward is education. Therefore men as well as women should be in school getting their advanced degrees to improve their quality of life. If you have or plan to have a family, then you will need to make as much money as you can. I don't want to be with someone I have to put on my taxes as a dependent. One of the wives in the article made twice what her husband did. That is not making less, that is a dependent.
A well know magazine recently published an online article about women who marry men who make less than they do. The questions was asked "Would You Marry Someone Who Makes Less Money Than You Do." I found this question and the responses very interesting. Women are always expected to compromise and accept whatever shortcomings a man has. Women are also made to feel that they have fewer choices than men. Instead of encouraging women to settle, perhaps we should encourage the men to step up their game. When 700,000 more black women attend and graduate college than men, that's a problem. Are we letting men be men when we take care of them?
Each of us should strive to live up to our full potential, not just to our spouse's earnings. Higher household income can mean better neighborhoods, better schools and better quality of life for our families. The best way to move forward and upward is education. Therefore men as well as women should be in school getting their advanced degrees to improve their quality of life. If you have or plan to have a family, then you will need to make as much money as you can. I don't want to be with someone I have to put on my taxes as a dependent. One of the wives in the article made twice what her husband did. That is not making less, that is a dependent.
Monday, September 27, 2010
The Death of Common Sense (Funeral Arrangements- To Be Announced)
I don't even know where to begin with this one. It seems that there are so many stupid decisions being made by people that I can't cover them all. But you know I have to try. What in the world is going on today? Why are so many people who obviously don't know what they're doing in charge?
The woman that the Republican Party wants to be president is as dumb as dirt. Why is she so popular? She thought that she could see Russia from her window. This isn't funny, it's just pathetic. She has no desire to fade away and go back to her boring life outside the lower 48 and I really don't blame her for that. However, I do blame the American public for entertaining this moron's ideology. IGNORE HER PLEASE; STOP SHOWING UP FOR HER TEA PARTIES!!!!!!! She'll disappear from public life. Remember Dan Quayle?
It doesn't matter how badly a kid misbehaves, you can't spank them, yell at them or threaten them because someone will report you, probably the kid. A case will be opened against you and an investigation begun. You can be held liable for your child's actions including damages and child support. You can be sued for their decisions as you are expected to control and manage your children. Control them how? Spank them, hurt their feelings or threaten bodily harm, then you become the lawbreaker. WHAT THE HELL? I say give all the damn kids to the judge hearing the case, then get on with your life. As you exit the courtroom yell, "FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I'M FREE AT LAST!!!!!!"
Company policies that are frustrating for customers. I am your customer you ungrateful imbecile. Without me your business doesn't exist. Your idea of customer service is to create and enforce dumb policies that frustrate the customers, hire lazy people who can't or won't do their jobs, employ managers who are actually dumber than the staff they supervise and never have in stock what I need. OYE!!!!!!! I know at least a dozen smart hard working people who are looking for work. In this economy I'm sure there are better qualified people to hire. I BEG OF YOU, PLEASE FIND THEM!!!!! Instead of giving tests that will predict who will steal from you, how about testing to see if they have the skills needed to do the job.
PYRAMID SCHEMES Can you believe they are still around? If one more person has the opportunity of a lifetime they want to introduce me to, I swear I might behead them. If it is such a golden opportunity why are you still poor and more importantly why are you sharing it with me? I'll tell you why, because for this golden opportunity to pay off, you need to recruit me and everyone I know so you can be paid from what we sell. Does that about sum it up? YEAH AND IT'S STILL A PYRAMID SCHEME!!! You may be offering a different product but it's the same old game. Do me a favor and take your opportunity of a lifetime with you when you go. Better yet keep it to yourself!!!!
Allowing colleagues and co-workers to get away with behavior or policies that you know are detrimental to the public and shareholders is abhorrent. The current meltdown we are all living through is a consequence of such decisions. Many people in the financial industry were aware that questionable financial products were saturating the market. Most said and did nothing until it was too late and the meltdown had begun. It was only a matter of time. This is just common sense. You cannot saturate the market with bad products and expect it not to impact the economy. They knew, they just didn't care. MONEY IS NOT THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS!!! Just ask Bernie Madoff..
You can't have it all unless you can afford it. If you're like most Americans and you have a median income that is in line with the national average, then you can't afford everything you want. Desiring something and affording it are not always mutually exclusive. It's insane to think you can afford a half million dollar home when you only make fifty thousand dollars. No one should be able to talk you into something so asinine. You can't drive a Rolls Royce, wear top designer clothes (at full price anyway), travel the world first class, wear the finest diamonds on earth, drink Crystal or whatever other dumb thing done trying to keep up with the Jones. Trust me, THE JONES ARE POORER THAN YOU ARE!!!! I just sold the house they couldn't afford.
There is no such thing as a free ride. Stop expecting free service. Some things you have to pay for. The old adage "You Get What You Pay For" is so true. There are people in this world who earn a living by providing you with a service. Do not demand their service and not expect to pay for it. Most things they offer, you can do for yourself with some legwork. However, if you do use their services then expect to pay for it. If you can't afford it, then don't use them. Stop trying to get over on people. Yes you are trying to get over!!!
Don't be a liar!!! Do what you say you will do and do it when you said you would. When you don't keep your word, it destroys your credibility (at least with me anyway). I will not take you seriously. If you promise to complete something in a certain time frame, I expect you to meet your deadline. If you can't, I expect you to tell me you can't as soon as you know. Be on time for your appointments. I know that sometimes things happen and you can't avoid being late, but some folks are habitually late. I do not take kindly to people wasting my time. It's arrogant when you feel it's okay to always be late. I don't appreciate people who think their time is more valuable than mine. It isn't. When you don't deliver what you promised, are always late, don't keep your word and make excuses all the time, you are a liar!!!!!
Learn how to speak!!! If you can't conduct a conversation without lacing it with profanity, bad grammar and inappropriate topics, then SHUT UP!!! Do whatever you have to do to help yourself. Try remedial classes, English classes, thesaurus button on your computer, whatever, anything and everything to improve yourself. I do not wish to engage in a conversation with an idiot. I am too pressed for time to slow down and take you through a grammar lesson. If you want to be successful, then learn how to speak properly.
Learn how to behave!!! If you are over 5 years of age, you should know how to behave as a civilized person. Your behavior is simply how you conduct yourself, interact with others or present yourself. If you don't like the way you are treated, perhaps you should engage in different behavior patterns. If you look and act like a thug, you will be treated as one. If you look and act like a hooker, you will be treated like one. If you look and act like a jackass, you will be treated as one. Don't behave in a disrespectful manner and expect respect. Being the constant center of attention is not your birthright so give the rest of us a break.
Learn how to dress and groom yourself. I'm tired of looking at your nasty ass because you won't pull up your pants. I'm tired of looking at your unkempt, ungroomed and ragged mess because you think it's okay to leave your house looking as if you're homeless. Take a shower, use deodorant, brush your teeth and comb your hair. Try getting a haircut sometimes, so you don't look like a runaway prisoner. Wear clothing that fit. Don't expose all of your assets. I don't want to see your stretch marks or the cellulite on your thighs and behind. Do Not Walk Into An Office Looking For Work and you look and speak like Mr. or Mrs. Ignoramus from Stupidville. You won't be considered for dog washing duty much less actual employment.
The woman that the Republican Party wants to be president is as dumb as dirt. Why is she so popular? She thought that she could see Russia from her window. This isn't funny, it's just pathetic. She has no desire to fade away and go back to her boring life outside the lower 48 and I really don't blame her for that. However, I do blame the American public for entertaining this moron's ideology. IGNORE HER PLEASE; STOP SHOWING UP FOR HER TEA PARTIES!!!!!!! She'll disappear from public life. Remember Dan Quayle?
It doesn't matter how badly a kid misbehaves, you can't spank them, yell at them or threaten them because someone will report you, probably the kid. A case will be opened against you and an investigation begun. You can be held liable for your child's actions including damages and child support. You can be sued for their decisions as you are expected to control and manage your children. Control them how? Spank them, hurt their feelings or threaten bodily harm, then you become the lawbreaker. WHAT THE HELL? I say give all the damn kids to the judge hearing the case, then get on with your life. As you exit the courtroom yell, "FREE AT LAST, FREE AT LAST, THANK GOD ALMIGHTY I'M FREE AT LAST!!!!!!"
Company policies that are frustrating for customers. I am your customer you ungrateful imbecile. Without me your business doesn't exist. Your idea of customer service is to create and enforce dumb policies that frustrate the customers, hire lazy people who can't or won't do their jobs, employ managers who are actually dumber than the staff they supervise and never have in stock what I need. OYE!!!!!!! I know at least a dozen smart hard working people who are looking for work. In this economy I'm sure there are better qualified people to hire. I BEG OF YOU, PLEASE FIND THEM!!!!! Instead of giving tests that will predict who will steal from you, how about testing to see if they have the skills needed to do the job.
PYRAMID SCHEMES Can you believe they are still around? If one more person has the opportunity of a lifetime they want to introduce me to, I swear I might behead them. If it is such a golden opportunity why are you still poor and more importantly why are you sharing it with me? I'll tell you why, because for this golden opportunity to pay off, you need to recruit me and everyone I know so you can be paid from what we sell. Does that about sum it up? YEAH AND IT'S STILL A PYRAMID SCHEME!!! You may be offering a different product but it's the same old game. Do me a favor and take your opportunity of a lifetime with you when you go. Better yet keep it to yourself!!!!
Allowing colleagues and co-workers to get away with behavior or policies that you know are detrimental to the public and shareholders is abhorrent. The current meltdown we are all living through is a consequence of such decisions. Many people in the financial industry were aware that questionable financial products were saturating the market. Most said and did nothing until it was too late and the meltdown had begun. It was only a matter of time. This is just common sense. You cannot saturate the market with bad products and expect it not to impact the economy. They knew, they just didn't care. MONEY IS NOT THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL, THE LOVE OF MONEY IS!!! Just ask Bernie Madoff..
You can't have it all unless you can afford it. If you're like most Americans and you have a median income that is in line with the national average, then you can't afford everything you want. Desiring something and affording it are not always mutually exclusive. It's insane to think you can afford a half million dollar home when you only make fifty thousand dollars. No one should be able to talk you into something so asinine. You can't drive a Rolls Royce, wear top designer clothes (at full price anyway), travel the world first class, wear the finest diamonds on earth, drink Crystal or whatever other dumb thing done trying to keep up with the Jones. Trust me, THE JONES ARE POORER THAN YOU ARE!!!! I just sold the house they couldn't afford.
There is no such thing as a free ride. Stop expecting free service. Some things you have to pay for. The old adage "You Get What You Pay For" is so true. There are people in this world who earn a living by providing you with a service. Do not demand their service and not expect to pay for it. Most things they offer, you can do for yourself with some legwork. However, if you do use their services then expect to pay for it. If you can't afford it, then don't use them. Stop trying to get over on people. Yes you are trying to get over!!!
Don't be a liar!!! Do what you say you will do and do it when you said you would. When you don't keep your word, it destroys your credibility (at least with me anyway). I will not take you seriously. If you promise to complete something in a certain time frame, I expect you to meet your deadline. If you can't, I expect you to tell me you can't as soon as you know. Be on time for your appointments. I know that sometimes things happen and you can't avoid being late, but some folks are habitually late. I do not take kindly to people wasting my time. It's arrogant when you feel it's okay to always be late. I don't appreciate people who think their time is more valuable than mine. It isn't. When you don't deliver what you promised, are always late, don't keep your word and make excuses all the time, you are a liar!!!!!
Learn how to speak!!! If you can't conduct a conversation without lacing it with profanity, bad grammar and inappropriate topics, then SHUT UP!!! Do whatever you have to do to help yourself. Try remedial classes, English classes, thesaurus button on your computer, whatever, anything and everything to improve yourself. I do not wish to engage in a conversation with an idiot. I am too pressed for time to slow down and take you through a grammar lesson. If you want to be successful, then learn how to speak properly.
Learn how to behave!!! If you are over 5 years of age, you should know how to behave as a civilized person. Your behavior is simply how you conduct yourself, interact with others or present yourself. If you don't like the way you are treated, perhaps you should engage in different behavior patterns. If you look and act like a thug, you will be treated as one. If you look and act like a hooker, you will be treated like one. If you look and act like a jackass, you will be treated as one. Don't behave in a disrespectful manner and expect respect. Being the constant center of attention is not your birthright so give the rest of us a break.
Learn how to dress and groom yourself. I'm tired of looking at your nasty ass because you won't pull up your pants. I'm tired of looking at your unkempt, ungroomed and ragged mess because you think it's okay to leave your house looking as if you're homeless. Take a shower, use deodorant, brush your teeth and comb your hair. Try getting a haircut sometimes, so you don't look like a runaway prisoner. Wear clothing that fit. Don't expose all of your assets. I don't want to see your stretch marks or the cellulite on your thighs and behind. Do Not Walk Into An Office Looking For Work and you look and speak like Mr. or Mrs. Ignoramus from Stupidville. You won't be considered for dog washing duty much less actual employment.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Out of Control Women
I recently posted a blog about out of control men and so I thought it only fair to tackle the subject of out of control women as well. I have always been a big fan of women because I am one and I know how awesome we can be. So this blog is not about the women who hold it down and do what they have to do to keep their lives and families going and together. This is about the women who really don't have it together and need to get it together.
If you are over 30 years of age and especially if you have children, stop acting like a teenager. You aren't. Teenagers are silly and their supposed to be silly, that's why we tolerate them. Don't be afraid to act your age, it encourages people around you to accept and treat you as an adult.
If you're lucky enough to have real friends who love you, appreciate them. Don't try to steal their man, talk about them behind their backs, be envious or jealous, discourage, insult, manipulate or use them. I would never tolerate such behavior from someone who is supposed to be my friend.
Please dress age appropriate. It is nothing sadder than a woman who is too old or out of shape for the look she is trying to carry. It's pathetic and people are laughing at you. No they are not hating on you. You look ridiculous.
Please, please, please stop cursing out your children in public. Why are you screaming, yelling and cursing out your kids in the street? If your kids were disciplined and well behaved at home, they would not embarrass you in public. You're the one who comes off out of control, not the kids.
Please stop challenging and wanting to curse out total strangers. I am sorry if your life sucks and you're unhappy, but I am not responsible for the bad choices you made that led you to a sucky life. I refuse to be the object of your rage. Yes it is rage! Men do not have the market cornered on rage, women are pretty good at it also. As I previously stated, rage has no place in human emotions. It is an ugly evil state of mind that you should never partake in. Besides you may encounter someone who actually has more rage than you. Then what?
Denial as a way of life. No you do not look like your daughter's sister, you look like her mother. No you do not look good in those too tight clothes. It looks like a fight is taking place between your gut and your behind. No your weave does not look like it grew from your head. It looks fake. No you do not look sexy in those high heels. You look like your feet hurt and you can barely make it down the street. No your man is not happy with you. He is waiting for death or Jesus, whichever happens first. OPEN YOUR EYES and see your life for what it really is. Only then can you begin the real changes that lead to fulfillment and happiness.
Stop supporting and taking care of men who won't work. If your man cannot get off his ass and do what he needs to do to feed and take care of his family, then he needs to go. Don't knock on my door with your sad stories about needing to borrow money. Sorry, but I don't loan money, especially to someone whose man won't work.
If you have a good man STOP EMASCULATING HIM!!! It's no wonder some men walk out and never return. You're impossible to live with, love, be around or enjoy. All you do is complain, nag, whine and bitch. Never happy, never satisfied and never appreciate anything. UGH!!!! I would leave too!!!!
If you want a man but can't find one ask yourself why! Men are everywhere. Why are you having such a difficult time? I have heard this one repeatedly, "It's not that there are no men out there, it's that there are no "good" men out there. BULL!!! Most of you are suffering from unrealistic expectations for what you have to offer. That's the real problem. (Yeah, I know I will get a lot of flack for this one, but it's true.) I'm tired of ordinary people with extraordinary expectations from a mate. Stop it PLEASE!!!!! Hey I have a better idea, why don't you work on becoming an extraordinary person. I promise it will be a journey in life that you will be happy you undertook.
Stop being promiscuous!!! No it is not sexual liberation, taking control of your needs, being in charge, running the show or whatever else you want to call it. You are easy!!! That's all!!! EASY!!!
If you're over 60 and think that gives you the right to say whatever comes to mind, THINK AGAIN! It doesn't. I don't care how long you've been on this earth, what you think you've learned and what you think you know, you are not entitled to say whatever you want anytime you want to whoever you want. You're a product of your environment. Your frame of reference comes from your personal experience. It does not give you an all access pass to all knowledge in the universe, just the parameters of your limited world. Unless someone asks for your opinions, keep them to yourselves.
If you are over 30 years of age and especially if you have children, stop acting like a teenager. You aren't. Teenagers are silly and their supposed to be silly, that's why we tolerate them. Don't be afraid to act your age, it encourages people around you to accept and treat you as an adult.
If you're lucky enough to have real friends who love you, appreciate them. Don't try to steal their man, talk about them behind their backs, be envious or jealous, discourage, insult, manipulate or use them. I would never tolerate such behavior from someone who is supposed to be my friend.
Please dress age appropriate. It is nothing sadder than a woman who is too old or out of shape for the look she is trying to carry. It's pathetic and people are laughing at you. No they are not hating on you. You look ridiculous.
Please, please, please stop cursing out your children in public. Why are you screaming, yelling and cursing out your kids in the street? If your kids were disciplined and well behaved at home, they would not embarrass you in public. You're the one who comes off out of control, not the kids.
Please stop challenging and wanting to curse out total strangers. I am sorry if your life sucks and you're unhappy, but I am not responsible for the bad choices you made that led you to a sucky life. I refuse to be the object of your rage. Yes it is rage! Men do not have the market cornered on rage, women are pretty good at it also. As I previously stated, rage has no place in human emotions. It is an ugly evil state of mind that you should never partake in. Besides you may encounter someone who actually has more rage than you. Then what?
Denial as a way of life. No you do not look like your daughter's sister, you look like her mother. No you do not look good in those too tight clothes. It looks like a fight is taking place between your gut and your behind. No your weave does not look like it grew from your head. It looks fake. No you do not look sexy in those high heels. You look like your feet hurt and you can barely make it down the street. No your man is not happy with you. He is waiting for death or Jesus, whichever happens first. OPEN YOUR EYES and see your life for what it really is. Only then can you begin the real changes that lead to fulfillment and happiness.
Stop supporting and taking care of men who won't work. If your man cannot get off his ass and do what he needs to do to feed and take care of his family, then he needs to go. Don't knock on my door with your sad stories about needing to borrow money. Sorry, but I don't loan money, especially to someone whose man won't work.
If you have a good man STOP EMASCULATING HIM!!! It's no wonder some men walk out and never return. You're impossible to live with, love, be around or enjoy. All you do is complain, nag, whine and bitch. Never happy, never satisfied and never appreciate anything. UGH!!!! I would leave too!!!!
If you want a man but can't find one ask yourself why! Men are everywhere. Why are you having such a difficult time? I have heard this one repeatedly, "It's not that there are no men out there, it's that there are no "good" men out there. BULL!!! Most of you are suffering from unrealistic expectations for what you have to offer. That's the real problem. (Yeah, I know I will get a lot of flack for this one, but it's true.) I'm tired of ordinary people with extraordinary expectations from a mate. Stop it PLEASE!!!!! Hey I have a better idea, why don't you work on becoming an extraordinary person. I promise it will be a journey in life that you will be happy you undertook.
Stop being promiscuous!!! No it is not sexual liberation, taking control of your needs, being in charge, running the show or whatever else you want to call it. You are easy!!! That's all!!! EASY!!!
If you're over 60 and think that gives you the right to say whatever comes to mind, THINK AGAIN! It doesn't. I don't care how long you've been on this earth, what you think you've learned and what you think you know, you are not entitled to say whatever you want anytime you want to whoever you want. You're a product of your environment. Your frame of reference comes from your personal experience. It does not give you an all access pass to all knowledge in the universe, just the parameters of your limited world. Unless someone asks for your opinions, keep them to yourselves.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Things We Tolerate That We Shouldn't
Child Molesters - They should all be skinned alive, tarred and feathered and hung at high noon. The planet can do without them.
Wild Shootouts - Eruptions of gunfire in urban populated areas should not be the norm. This should be stomped out by any means necessary. When a cop is shot, the area is saturated with police and every human in eyesight is either questioned, detained or arrested until the perpertrator is found. Why isn't the same diligence applied all the time?
Third World Customer Service - I bought the product locally. Why I am dealing with a customer service rep who I can't understand from another country? You want to talk about frustrating. Who thought up this one, whoever it is should be charged with treason.
Bad Drivers - People talk on the cell phones, text, put on makeup, eat and discipline their children all while driving. I don't want to die because you think you can multitask and drive. These people should be arrested and charged with stupidity in the 1st degree and sentenced to at least 1 year in prison.
Disrespectful Children - They should be stripped immediately of everything they have and placed in a crappy group home for 90 days so they can learn to appreciate what they had. The really hard cases should be put in basic training or boot camp for at least a year.
Lazy Managers/Bosses - They should be secretly videotaped doing and solving nothing. This tape should be played at the next company meeting so all can see the incompetence. Public humiliation and embarrassment should be the price to pay for laziness.
Haters - They should be rounded up and all placed on an isolated island where they can hate on each other until death claims them all.
Motivational Speakers - The only thing they motivate is your money to part from your pocket to purchase their products.
Frenemies - I don't know who came up with the term, but it's a good way to describe people you think are your friends who aren't. Friends should love you, protect you, understand you and help you. If your friends aren't doing these things, then shove them right out of your life via the nearest window. (Please make sure the window is on the ground floor)
Selfish Spouses/Lovers - If the person you're with does not love you, support you, makes you feel special, encourages you, has your best interest at heart and smiles at the sight of you, then it's time to make some changes. Whether it's you or them that should change is for you to figure out!
Wild Shootouts - Eruptions of gunfire in urban populated areas should not be the norm. This should be stomped out by any means necessary. When a cop is shot, the area is saturated with police and every human in eyesight is either questioned, detained or arrested until the perpertrator is found. Why isn't the same diligence applied all the time?
Third World Customer Service - I bought the product locally. Why I am dealing with a customer service rep who I can't understand from another country? You want to talk about frustrating. Who thought up this one, whoever it is should be charged with treason.
Bad Drivers - People talk on the cell phones, text, put on makeup, eat and discipline their children all while driving. I don't want to die because you think you can multitask and drive. These people should be arrested and charged with stupidity in the 1st degree and sentenced to at least 1 year in prison.
Disrespectful Children - They should be stripped immediately of everything they have and placed in a crappy group home for 90 days so they can learn to appreciate what they had. The really hard cases should be put in basic training or boot camp for at least a year.
Lazy Managers/Bosses - They should be secretly videotaped doing and solving nothing. This tape should be played at the next company meeting so all can see the incompetence. Public humiliation and embarrassment should be the price to pay for laziness.
Haters - They should be rounded up and all placed on an isolated island where they can hate on each other until death claims them all.
Motivational Speakers - The only thing they motivate is your money to part from your pocket to purchase their products.
Frenemies - I don't know who came up with the term, but it's a good way to describe people you think are your friends who aren't. Friends should love you, protect you, understand you and help you. If your friends aren't doing these things, then shove them right out of your life via the nearest window. (Please make sure the window is on the ground floor)
Selfish Spouses/Lovers - If the person you're with does not love you, support you, makes you feel special, encourages you, has your best interest at heart and smiles at the sight of you, then it's time to make some changes. Whether it's you or them that should change is for you to figure out!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Out of Control Men
I was on the Brooklyn bound A train a couple of weeks ago and witnessed this young man spiral completely out of control. He was insulted because a young lady on the train didn't want to talk to him. She never said anything, she just moved away. This punk proceeded to curse her out beyond belief. He called her names, threatened her and insulted every woman on the train. All of this because someone didn't want to be bothered. Surely you've faced rejection before. Is this how you learned to handle it?
This is not about the men out there who behave as the gentlemen they are. This is about the men who are out of control. I reluctantly refer to them as men, but really they're not. On numerous occasions I have witnessed men spiral out of control at total strangers, as well as listen to people describe their random experiences with angry men. Many of these are stranger on stranger encounters. Why are men accosting strange women they don't know? Sometimes there is little to no verbal exchange, just a display of rage.
Rage is an emotion that is full of hate, anger and most of all darkness. It is not a place human beings should venture. It is a state of mind that is difficult if not impossible to manage. It cultivates bitterness, intolerance and is evil. It allows you to dismiss the other person as insignificant and it dehumanizes you. Life is full of rejection and disappointments, it comes with the territory. The lack of maturity and growth has allowed the manifestation of this emotion in their lives.
If you're interested in a particular woman and she isn't interested in you, move on. She wasn't meant to be in your life and you were not meant to be in hers. You do not have the right to follow her down the street yelling obscenities, threatening her, intimidating her or touching her. You should remember that you have women in your family, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces and daughters. Every young lady you encounter has a family that cares about her and would not appreciate your behavior.
God help the men of this world to save each other because they're the only ones that can. If women could save men, the world would be different. Men have to pull each other's coattails and speak out against the abhorrent behavior. They must hold each other accountable for their actions. Role models are not what they used to be, but let's work with what we have.
Don't
Step all over us or push us to get to a seat on the train or bus.
Call us names because we're not interested in talking to you.
Threaten us. (You might run up on Annie Oakley one day)
Let the door slam in our faces.
Refer to us as the bitches or "hoes."
Assume your conversation is what we've been waiting for in life. All women are not lonely and desperate for a man. Stop believing the media hype and getting your take on reality from rap videos.
Carry yourself like a thug and then be surprised that we don't want to be bothered.
Be unemployed, uneducated, broke, living at home with your mama, have kids all over the place, full of excuses and have no plans for your future and be surprised that smart women don't want to be bothered with your ass!
Do
Take responsibility for your life and the decisions you made that affected your life.
Take responsibility for your child(ren). You made them. You need to take care of them.
Respect others.
Educate yourself in every way possible to be a success.
Love the women in your life totally. They will be the ones to stand by you.
Leave the world better than you found it.
Positively influence the men in your life by example.
Women your next!
This is not about the men out there who behave as the gentlemen they are. This is about the men who are out of control. I reluctantly refer to them as men, but really they're not. On numerous occasions I have witnessed men spiral out of control at total strangers, as well as listen to people describe their random experiences with angry men. Many of these are stranger on stranger encounters. Why are men accosting strange women they don't know? Sometimes there is little to no verbal exchange, just a display of rage.
Rage is an emotion that is full of hate, anger and most of all darkness. It is not a place human beings should venture. It is a state of mind that is difficult if not impossible to manage. It cultivates bitterness, intolerance and is evil. It allows you to dismiss the other person as insignificant and it dehumanizes you. Life is full of rejection and disappointments, it comes with the territory. The lack of maturity and growth has allowed the manifestation of this emotion in their lives.
If you're interested in a particular woman and she isn't interested in you, move on. She wasn't meant to be in your life and you were not meant to be in hers. You do not have the right to follow her down the street yelling obscenities, threatening her, intimidating her or touching her. You should remember that you have women in your family, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, aunts, nieces and daughters. Every young lady you encounter has a family that cares about her and would not appreciate your behavior.
God help the men of this world to save each other because they're the only ones that can. If women could save men, the world would be different. Men have to pull each other's coattails and speak out against the abhorrent behavior. They must hold each other accountable for their actions. Role models are not what they used to be, but let's work with what we have.
Don't
Step all over us or push us to get to a seat on the train or bus.
Call us names because we're not interested in talking to you.
Threaten us. (You might run up on Annie Oakley one day)
Let the door slam in our faces.
Refer to us as the bitches or "hoes."
Assume your conversation is what we've been waiting for in life. All women are not lonely and desperate for a man. Stop believing the media hype and getting your take on reality from rap videos.
Carry yourself like a thug and then be surprised that we don't want to be bothered.
Be unemployed, uneducated, broke, living at home with your mama, have kids all over the place, full of excuses and have no plans for your future and be surprised that smart women don't want to be bothered with your ass!
Do
Take responsibility for your life and the decisions you made that affected your life.
Take responsibility for your child(ren). You made them. You need to take care of them.
Respect others.
Educate yourself in every way possible to be a success.
Love the women in your life totally. They will be the ones to stand by you.
Leave the world better than you found it.
Positively influence the men in your life by example.
Women your next!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
25 Things You Didn't Know About Me
I have noticed on the web, Facebook and other sights that people are telling us 25 secrets we didn't know about them. These aren't juicy, jaw dropping, salacious secrets, just insignificant things we don't know. The truth is we really don't need to know. It's not as if we are learning something from these revelations that will benefit the human race. Well here are 25 things I would like to know so maybe someone out there can explain them.
1. Why is it now acceptable to steal someone else's spouse? There was a time in history when you were treated as the home wrecker you are. Shunned and stigmatized! Now you get your own television show, advice column, record deal or other business opportunities. Imagine that! You get credibility instead of ostracized.
2. Why do young men wear their pants so low? I have heard all the reasons and excuses about emulating prisoners, but I don't buy it. Pretty much every woman out there young and old agrees, it's disgusting and is not appealing. So why are they doing it? It's not for the ladies because we don't like it, so who is this display of your behind for? Yes, it is a display, an advertisement of the goods so to speak. With so many down low men trying to keep it undercover, I wonder if this is how they signal each other.
3. Why are so many grown men behaving like teenagers? Baggy pants, hip hop gear, latest expensive sneakers, foul language, disrespectful behavior. So you don't want to grow up, life's too hard. Well get over it. You look so foolish and it's just pathetic watching a grown man behave like a child. Why are so many men over 30 still trying to be rappers?
4. Why are so many untalented people famous? There are a lot of people making millions of dollars based on nothing. Singers who can't sing, actors who can't act, rappers who can't rap and a host of reality stars who have no redeemable qualities.
5. Why are so many televangelists rich and famous? Most of these television ministries don't even remotely come close to teaching you about the word of God and how to live life to gain access to heaven, yet they're so popular. Most of them tell you to believe for whatever you want and tell the universe and it will be delivered. What a crock! If you study the bible you know that's not exactly how God works.
6. Why are so many people unhappy? We are wealthier than ever before in our country's history, with more options available to us than ever, so why are so many people miserable?
7. Why are American children underperforming and out of control? Lack of reading, writing and arithmetic are just the tip of the iceberg. Social skills, consideration and manners are all on the decline. Kids tape themselves brawling, stealing, damaging property and all kinds of madness. Where are the parents?
8. Why are people obsessed with celebrities? I really don't get this one. Most of these people are intellectually challenged. Most should take some of their money and hire speech therapists or something yet we vote them into office anyway. Makes you wonder if we don't deserve what we get!
9. Why can't we find Osama Bin Laden? He's just one man, what is the problem?
10. Why are old people with wrinkles and bad skin selling beauty products? I think if you look like a wrinkled elephant, you should not be on television selling beauty products. Leave the deceptive practice of making people believe this stuff works to young beautiful models. At least we can dare to dream to look like them. FYI we know most of you have had plastic surgery. It didn't work. You look like old people who've had facelifts. Your skin is tighter not younger looking.
11. Why are so many health care professionals fat? How can you convince me to take better care of myself and diet and exercise when you look like a beached whale. Sorry but it's true.
12. Who decided that in order to use my coupon and get a dollar off, I have to purchase two of the same product? I don't need two, so why can't I have a dollar off of one?
13. Why do so many people choose to live in the past? This is especially irritating to me because they always want you to go "back in the day" with them. I don't mind reminiscing sometimes, but I have no desire to live in the past. I look forward to my future and a new day everyday. I am thankful that God has allowed me to be here and welcome his plan for me everyday.
14. Why are so many people never satisfied? It doesn't matter what they have, it's never enough. Husband, children, money, home, car, career, etc. It's not good enough. Why is being grateful for what you have so difficult?
15. Why isn't education the top priority of this country? Our teachers are underpaid, our children are underperforming and can't compete on a global scale, our parents are uninvolved, and our politicians are always looking to cut more. Could it be that children can't vote so they don't matter.
16. Why do so many people settle for less? Jobs they hate, friends that aren't really friends, lying cheating spouses. Why? I have been told in confidence on several occasions by married people that they never loved their spouse. They just felt like it was time to settle down, or I wanted children. WOW That sucks!!!
17. Why can't so many successful educated women find men? Hmmmm! I wonder! Maybe you're too demanding, or could it be you have unrealistic expectations. I am not suggesting that you lower your standards because you should have standards, but are they realistic for who you are?
18. Why has local and national news turned into Entertainment Tonight? If you want unbiased, factual, smart news you have to tune in to PBS, BBC or some other interntional news correspondence program. Why can't I get real intelligent news from the American media?
19. Why are parents afraid to discipline their own children? They're your children, if you can't handle it, what are the rest of us supposed to do with your kid. May I suggest you take control of the situation and stop making life so easy for them. You're not your child's friend, you're the parent.
20. Why is customer service so lousy these days? What happened to the customer is always right. Remember when you could speak to an actual person when you called a company. To get to a human now you have to hold, dial this number, press this button, enter this extension, etc., then you end up speaking to some idiot who knows even less than you do and can't help you.
21. Why is stupidity and ignorance revered today? As long as you are rich, famous or in a position of authority it doesn't matter how ignorant, stupid or wrong you are, you're celebrated. Why are so many people embracing this?
22. What happened to independent thinking? This has become the land of Monkey See, Monkey Do. Everyone seems to want to look alike, wear the same things, have the same things, and live the same life. Why?
23. Why are our elderly afraid of our youth? One of the greatest generations who ever lived, fought wars, marched for, were beaten and killed for Civil Rights, demanded Women's Rights, insisted on Voting Rights, kicked down the door to Corporate America and helped organize unions are now afraid. Why is this acceptable?
24. Why do the least intelligent breed the most? Need I say more!
25. Why is it that every time you find a product you like and it works the manufacture decides to either change it or discontinue it? Who makes these decisions, probably the children of #24 on this list.
1. Why is it now acceptable to steal someone else's spouse? There was a time in history when you were treated as the home wrecker you are. Shunned and stigmatized! Now you get your own television show, advice column, record deal or other business opportunities. Imagine that! You get credibility instead of ostracized.
2. Why do young men wear their pants so low? I have heard all the reasons and excuses about emulating prisoners, but I don't buy it. Pretty much every woman out there young and old agrees, it's disgusting and is not appealing. So why are they doing it? It's not for the ladies because we don't like it, so who is this display of your behind for? Yes, it is a display, an advertisement of the goods so to speak. With so many down low men trying to keep it undercover, I wonder if this is how they signal each other.
3. Why are so many grown men behaving like teenagers? Baggy pants, hip hop gear, latest expensive sneakers, foul language, disrespectful behavior. So you don't want to grow up, life's too hard. Well get over it. You look so foolish and it's just pathetic watching a grown man behave like a child. Why are so many men over 30 still trying to be rappers?
4. Why are so many untalented people famous? There are a lot of people making millions of dollars based on nothing. Singers who can't sing, actors who can't act, rappers who can't rap and a host of reality stars who have no redeemable qualities.
5. Why are so many televangelists rich and famous? Most of these television ministries don't even remotely come close to teaching you about the word of God and how to live life to gain access to heaven, yet they're so popular. Most of them tell you to believe for whatever you want and tell the universe and it will be delivered. What a crock! If you study the bible you know that's not exactly how God works.
6. Why are so many people unhappy? We are wealthier than ever before in our country's history, with more options available to us than ever, so why are so many people miserable?
7. Why are American children underperforming and out of control? Lack of reading, writing and arithmetic are just the tip of the iceberg. Social skills, consideration and manners are all on the decline. Kids tape themselves brawling, stealing, damaging property and all kinds of madness. Where are the parents?
8. Why are people obsessed with celebrities? I really don't get this one. Most of these people are intellectually challenged. Most should take some of their money and hire speech therapists or something yet we vote them into office anyway. Makes you wonder if we don't deserve what we get!
9. Why can't we find Osama Bin Laden? He's just one man, what is the problem?
10. Why are old people with wrinkles and bad skin selling beauty products? I think if you look like a wrinkled elephant, you should not be on television selling beauty products. Leave the deceptive practice of making people believe this stuff works to young beautiful models. At least we can dare to dream to look like them. FYI we know most of you have had plastic surgery. It didn't work. You look like old people who've had facelifts. Your skin is tighter not younger looking.
11. Why are so many health care professionals fat? How can you convince me to take better care of myself and diet and exercise when you look like a beached whale. Sorry but it's true.
12. Who decided that in order to use my coupon and get a dollar off, I have to purchase two of the same product? I don't need two, so why can't I have a dollar off of one?
13. Why do so many people choose to live in the past? This is especially irritating to me because they always want you to go "back in the day" with them. I don't mind reminiscing sometimes, but I have no desire to live in the past. I look forward to my future and a new day everyday. I am thankful that God has allowed me to be here and welcome his plan for me everyday.
14. Why are so many people never satisfied? It doesn't matter what they have, it's never enough. Husband, children, money, home, car, career, etc. It's not good enough. Why is being grateful for what you have so difficult?
15. Why isn't education the top priority of this country? Our teachers are underpaid, our children are underperforming and can't compete on a global scale, our parents are uninvolved, and our politicians are always looking to cut more. Could it be that children can't vote so they don't matter.
16. Why do so many people settle for less? Jobs they hate, friends that aren't really friends, lying cheating spouses. Why? I have been told in confidence on several occasions by married people that they never loved their spouse. They just felt like it was time to settle down, or I wanted children. WOW That sucks!!!
17. Why can't so many successful educated women find men? Hmmmm! I wonder! Maybe you're too demanding, or could it be you have unrealistic expectations. I am not suggesting that you lower your standards because you should have standards, but are they realistic for who you are?
18. Why has local and national news turned into Entertainment Tonight? If you want unbiased, factual, smart news you have to tune in to PBS, BBC or some other interntional news correspondence program. Why can't I get real intelligent news from the American media?
19. Why are parents afraid to discipline their own children? They're your children, if you can't handle it, what are the rest of us supposed to do with your kid. May I suggest you take control of the situation and stop making life so easy for them. You're not your child's friend, you're the parent.
20. Why is customer service so lousy these days? What happened to the customer is always right. Remember when you could speak to an actual person when you called a company. To get to a human now you have to hold, dial this number, press this button, enter this extension, etc., then you end up speaking to some idiot who knows even less than you do and can't help you.
21. Why is stupidity and ignorance revered today? As long as you are rich, famous or in a position of authority it doesn't matter how ignorant, stupid or wrong you are, you're celebrated. Why are so many people embracing this?
22. What happened to independent thinking? This has become the land of Monkey See, Monkey Do. Everyone seems to want to look alike, wear the same things, have the same things, and live the same life. Why?
23. Why are our elderly afraid of our youth? One of the greatest generations who ever lived, fought wars, marched for, were beaten and killed for Civil Rights, demanded Women's Rights, insisted on Voting Rights, kicked down the door to Corporate America and helped organize unions are now afraid. Why is this acceptable?
24. Why do the least intelligent breed the most? Need I say more!
25. Why is it that every time you find a product you like and it works the manufacture decides to either change it or discontinue it? Who makes these decisions, probably the children of #24 on this list.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Where Have Manners and Consideration Gone on Public Transportation?
It occurred to me while riding the bus one day squeezed between two people who couldn't and shouldn't have tried to fit in the seats, that manners and consideration have been abandoned. So I have decided to address a few issues that I find troubling and would like to get off my chest..
1. There are days I literally could choke the person who invented cell phones. As convenient and wonderful as they are, they are also a curse and plague on society. I am SICK & TIRED of being forced to listen to people's personal conversations. Most of these conversations are loud, stupid, obnoxious, ignorant, embarrassing and personal. I do not want to hear about your cheating mate, selfish children, boss, sex life, illnesses, low wage career goals, trade school plans and most of all I don't want to listen to you spread misinformation and gossip. The ones talking the loudest are usually spreading the least amount of factual information.
2. Stop trying to squeeze into a space that you CANNOT fit into. It is neither pleasant nor thrilling for you to prop your behind on me. I understand you may be tired or want to sit down but there is no room for you. It is not my fault that by the time you board, it's already crowded.
3. The subway and buses are not your children's personal playground. It is not the responsibility of the passengers to entertain and tolerate your children. If your child insists on looking out the window, please at least make sure that they don't put their feet on other passengers. This may be a shock to you, but most of us would like to arrive at our destinations without your kids shoe print on our clothes. Hey, if your kids are bored, encourage them to read and write. That would keep them busy and teach them something they can actually use later in life besides how to be eternally rude.
4. This city is not your personal trash bin. Don't discard your used items on the platform. Try using a trash receptacle. They're in every subway station. I see people just literally drop trash, water bottles, empty wrappers, uneaten food, etc. right where they stand. It's disgusting! Who raised you? Animals!
5. Please stop hocking and spitting on the floor as if you're in your bathroom. Germs are airborne and the rest of us would rather not catch the bubonic plague from you. Please just save that nasty little habit for when you get home to your family who love you and think it's acceptable for you to be a pig.
6. COVER YOUR MOUTH! When you are sick, coughing or whatever, please don't give me your cooties! I get that you can't always take a sick day, but for crying out loud, give the rest of us a fighting chance to survive. Cover your mouth!
7. Who told you I want to talk to you? Just because I am in your path of sight does not mean I want to hear about your day, children, spouses, friends, family, job, politics or religious beliefs. I don't know you and this may be a surprise to you, but I didn't leave my house this morning to meet you and hear about your problems or opinions. Keep it to yourself. I have my own problems and I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOURS.
8. BEGGING ETIQUETTE - If I am ignoring you, it's because I don't care and don't want you in my face. Don't try to intimidate me into giving you money. It won't work! Save your sad stories, most New Yorkers have heard it all. We just don't believe you and need our own money these days. You need to take your problems to God, because he is really the only one who can help you at this point. There is nothing I can do for you and I would rather give my money to charity.
9. You were not born to be the center of attention every waking moment. Please save the attention grabbing tactics for your family. They are the only ones who think you're cute and see the humor in your loud, arrogant, ignorant, insensitive, offensive behavior. I don't think you're funny or cute just STUPID!!!
10. To all you people out there who have multiple kids, baby strollers, large packages, shopping carts, picnic coolers and whatever else you can think of you drag on public transportation, please consider using a cab or buying a car. Yes you can afford it. If you and everyone in your house can afford smart phones, designer clothes, manicures, pedicures, weaves, wigs, braids, wash and sets, jewelry, etc., you can reshuffle your priorities and buy a car or hail a cab.
With that said, you can probably tell I am sick of public transportation. So I will gladly accept a luxury model 2010 Mercedes paid in full by any of you who are also sick of me. Thank you.
1. There are days I literally could choke the person who invented cell phones. As convenient and wonderful as they are, they are also a curse and plague on society. I am SICK & TIRED of being forced to listen to people's personal conversations. Most of these conversations are loud, stupid, obnoxious, ignorant, embarrassing and personal. I do not want to hear about your cheating mate, selfish children, boss, sex life, illnesses, low wage career goals, trade school plans and most of all I don't want to listen to you spread misinformation and gossip. The ones talking the loudest are usually spreading the least amount of factual information.
2. Stop trying to squeeze into a space that you CANNOT fit into. It is neither pleasant nor thrilling for you to prop your behind on me. I understand you may be tired or want to sit down but there is no room for you. It is not my fault that by the time you board, it's already crowded.
3. The subway and buses are not your children's personal playground. It is not the responsibility of the passengers to entertain and tolerate your children. If your child insists on looking out the window, please at least make sure that they don't put their feet on other passengers. This may be a shock to you, but most of us would like to arrive at our destinations without your kids shoe print on our clothes. Hey, if your kids are bored, encourage them to read and write. That would keep them busy and teach them something they can actually use later in life besides how to be eternally rude.
4. This city is not your personal trash bin. Don't discard your used items on the platform. Try using a trash receptacle. They're in every subway station. I see people just literally drop trash, water bottles, empty wrappers, uneaten food, etc. right where they stand. It's disgusting! Who raised you? Animals!
5. Please stop hocking and spitting on the floor as if you're in your bathroom. Germs are airborne and the rest of us would rather not catch the bubonic plague from you. Please just save that nasty little habit for when you get home to your family who love you and think it's acceptable for you to be a pig.
6. COVER YOUR MOUTH! When you are sick, coughing or whatever, please don't give me your cooties! I get that you can't always take a sick day, but for crying out loud, give the rest of us a fighting chance to survive. Cover your mouth!
7. Who told you I want to talk to you? Just because I am in your path of sight does not mean I want to hear about your day, children, spouses, friends, family, job, politics or religious beliefs. I don't know you and this may be a surprise to you, but I didn't leave my house this morning to meet you and hear about your problems or opinions. Keep it to yourself. I have my own problems and I DON'T CARE ABOUT YOURS.
8. BEGGING ETIQUETTE - If I am ignoring you, it's because I don't care and don't want you in my face. Don't try to intimidate me into giving you money. It won't work! Save your sad stories, most New Yorkers have heard it all. We just don't believe you and need our own money these days. You need to take your problems to God, because he is really the only one who can help you at this point. There is nothing I can do for you and I would rather give my money to charity.
9. You were not born to be the center of attention every waking moment. Please save the attention grabbing tactics for your family. They are the only ones who think you're cute and see the humor in your loud, arrogant, ignorant, insensitive, offensive behavior. I don't think you're funny or cute just STUPID!!!
10. To all you people out there who have multiple kids, baby strollers, large packages, shopping carts, picnic coolers and whatever else you can think of you drag on public transportation, please consider using a cab or buying a car. Yes you can afford it. If you and everyone in your house can afford smart phones, designer clothes, manicures, pedicures, weaves, wigs, braids, wash and sets, jewelry, etc., you can reshuffle your priorities and buy a car or hail a cab.
With that said, you can probably tell I am sick of public transportation. So I will gladly accept a luxury model 2010 Mercedes paid in full by any of you who are also sick of me. Thank you.
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