Lately I have been disappointed with humans, yep, humans in general. Maybe not everyone, but there is a vast group of humans that are on notice. Greed, anger, intolerance, and blatant ignorance are to blame (in most cases). These are my top "On Notice" candidates...
1. Dictators of Countries: Seriously. To become a dictator, you cannot be gentle, loving, compassionate and fair. You have to be ruthless, fear-inducing, maniacal and just plain mean. Oppressing millions of people is NOT NICE! Enslaving people is wrong on so many levels. Torture is horrible. Stealing is bad. Rape is horrendous. What the heck is wrong with people??
2. Big Companies/Banks/Politicians: Ok, I know that this is vague and encompasses a lot of entities, but I am not sure how to break it down- they are so damn intertwined. Jeff rented a documentary called Inside Job about the financial meltdown of 2008. It was eye-opening. I believe I can now tell you what happened, why it happened, who to blame and even draw you a couple pretty diagrams. I know it begins with greed and quite frankly ends with greed. Sprinkled all throughout the financial catastrophe is more greed. (Think American tax payer bail outs allow for BILLIONS of dollars in bonus money to greedy CEOs.) Where is my thank-you note, you greedy a-holes.
3. Tim Love, owner of Love Burger: No to-gos?? Really? Its noon, we want to try your new restaurant, we have a cranky toddler who needs a nap and you say "no, we dont do to-go orders"?? Its burgers and fries you pompous ass. Then, my husband plans on going one night after work. (they are open until 2am on the weekends) He walks in at 12:10am and is told the kitchen closes at midnight...OMG. seriously? Denied twice? The website really should tell you that the bar is open, but the kitchen closes at 12.
4. Roofing Companies: After several rounds of hail-producing storms there are hundreds of parasitic roofing companies patrolling our neighborhood. In one day we had 4 companies knock on our door and at least another 5 companies leaving literature on our doorstep. Where is my No Soliciting sign?? They tell you your roof is totaled without even getting on the roof. Its just annoying. While I appreciate their concern- please leave me alone. Your knocking sends my dogs into a barking fit and if you wake up Ella during nap time, you will have ruined my afternoon. Dont call me, I will call you.
On a brighter note, we are all happy and healthy over here. We are enjoying the spring weather, great friends, great family and a great margarita or two in the meantime.
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You need to have a sign in your front yard: solicitors will be shot.
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