Well, I was going to sit down and write this new blog post. I had an idea in mind to follow a certain subject and then when I got here I found that Blogger has changed the design of their site. I believe I can find my way through this but this really messes me up.
I'm not the type that can just always adapt. Sometimes it takes me a while to get the hang of things and that slows an already slow me down even more. Why did they have to do this? Can't they just leave well enough alone? Why must some people "fix" what isn't broken in the first place? Just when you think you've got a handle on something and are doing well, someone somewhere has to change it. Stop it! Stop it!
Well, believe it or not, this actually plays into my hands today. The subject for today's post is "pet peeves" and this certainly qualifies as one of mine. Granted it's not my only one; I believe that everyone has several. I have another one that I can share with you, but first you have to be able to imagine where I live. I live on an older residential street. All the houses here are old and most of them have been through some remodeling over time to keep the house in good order. Most people that live here park their vehicles on the street in front of their house. I am no different.
In the same block and half-way down on the other side of the street is a small wine store. It's a pretty nice place where you run into your neighbors and strike up conversations with the locals or even the stores owner. Friendly atmosphere. Good clientele.
Now here is what bothers me. On their way home from work, people will stop in to get some wine or beer from this establishment. I think that's great and I am happy to see the owner so well received by the neighborhood. I am usually sitting outside on my front porch during this time and I see it all. People that stop for the wine and beer, always park in front of my house and then walk the half-block to the store. There is space in front of the store itself but no one will park there. Why? Are they afraid that if they park in front of the store that someone will see them? What difference does it make? We all know why they are here anyway. Do they really think that as long as they don't park in front of the store that it somehow makes them a better person? What's up with that?
Believe me, I don't mind their going in the store. I patronize the place too. Like I said, I'm glad the owner is doing well. But why don't these people just park in front of the store? To me, it reeks of stupidity.
So there you go. I've showed you mine. Now, how about you show me yours. Go ahead! Get it off your chest. Write about it in your comments. What are your pet peeves? I look forward to reading yours and if they are good peeves I may post some of your responses in a later blog. Thanks for playing and have a great day! :)
The Daily Joke - 17th April
The Daily Joke - Teacher Teacher
He asked for help and she could see why. With her pulling and him pushing, the boots still didn't want to go on.
When the second boot was on, she had worked up a sweat.
She almost whimpered when the little boy said, "Teacher, they're on the wrong feet."
She looked and sure enough, they were.
It wasn't any easier pulling the boots off than it was putting them on.
She managed to keep her cool as together they worked to get the boots back on - this time on the right feet.
He then announced, "These aren't my boots."
She bit her tongue rather than get right in his face and scream, "Why didn't you say so?" like she wanted to.
Once again she struggled to help him pull the ill-fitting boots off.
He then said, "They're my brother's boots. My Mom made me wear them."
She didn't know if she should laugh or cry.
She mustered up the grace and courage she had left to wrestle the boots on his feet again.
She said, "Now, where are your mittens?"
He said, "I stuffed them in the toes of my boots..."
Her trial starts next month.
