Thank you all so much for your supportive comments about my son's bike getting stolen. You all "get it" and I thank you for that. I was thinking about my attachment to possessions and sometimes things like this happen to remind me, "It's just stuff." To accept the transient nature of "things" or the illusion of ownership is an ongoing process for me. I also realize that this was in some backhanded backward way, a pretty inexpensive lesson that I live in the real world, a real city, (granted, it is considered a suburb of Los Angeles, but we have approximately a quarter of a million people in the Santa Clarita Valley. (A big city no one has ever heard of.))
So, now we make sure our doors and gates are locked and I learn the Buddhist lesson of nonattachment anew. "And so it goes." *
One attachment that I do celebrate today is my 15th Wedding anniversary! Note to hubby (who studiously will not read my blog or any blog for that matter.)
- Thank you for loving me, putting up with me, standing by me and our family, taking care of us, and still making me laugh, and my ears wiggle after 15 years. Here's to the next 15, Honey!
Thank you for the gift of your time and allowing me to get all philosophical in your face today.
* Billy Pilgrim, "Slaughterhouse Five" by Kurt Vonnegut.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
More than a bike was stolen
Our son's bike got stolen from our side yard over the weekend.
It sucks, I'm pissed.
I hate how it makes me feel about my home and community.
It makes me sad that my son has to experience this.
I hate that there are opportunistic scumbags who would do this.
Not only took the bike, but the helmut and bike lock too.
I laid in bed last night wondering how the bike was doing and if it missed its' boy.
We can get another bike for him, but something else was lost that we can't replace so easily. That feeling of security, of respect.
That's what really stings.
It sucks, I'm pissed.
I hate how it makes me feel about my home and community.
It makes me sad that my son has to experience this.
I hate that there are opportunistic scumbags who would do this.
Not only took the bike, but the helmut and bike lock too.
I laid in bed last night wondering how the bike was doing and if it missed its' boy.
We can get another bike for him, but something else was lost that we can't replace so easily. That feeling of security, of respect.
That's what really stings.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Lessons learned
Lessons retaught and hopefully, learned this week include-
Go to your girlfriends or gay friends for sympathy and a bi+ch session. Guys want to fix or solve everything.
If a problem can be fixed with money (reasonable amount, not Trump sized), it's not really a problem. (Thanks, Dad.)
The hardest lesson as a parent is letting your child fail in order to succeed. It's heartbreaking and maddening beyond belief. Especially for bright, wonderful kids who often can't get out of their own way. I have to let our sons make their own mistakes, make their own way.
Even though I rarely drink, the thought of a shot of really, really good Tequila with salt and a lime sounds enticing. A piece of chocolate will have to do.
Do you have any wisdom or lessons to share? Thank you.
Go to your girlfriends or gay friends for sympathy and a bi+ch session. Guys want to fix or solve everything.
If a problem can be fixed with money (reasonable amount, not Trump sized), it's not really a problem. (Thanks, Dad.)
The hardest lesson as a parent is letting your child fail in order to succeed. It's heartbreaking and maddening beyond belief. Especially for bright, wonderful kids who often can't get out of their own way. I have to let our sons make their own mistakes, make their own way.
Even though I rarely drink, the thought of a shot of really, really good Tequila with salt and a lime sounds enticing. A piece of chocolate will have to do.
Do you have any wisdom or lessons to share? Thank you.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Perfect Moment Mondays - Dog Owner Edition
Welcome to Perfect Moment Mondays hosted by Lori of Weebles Webblog where bloggers warm their hands and feet on the comforting fires of mindfullness and appreciation.
Todays' Perfect Moment is brought to us care of our 15 month old puppy, Charley.
This is Charley. (He says, "Don't blame me for the messy room, I just nap here.")
These are the hills and mountains near our house where we go on hikes with the dog.
There are lots of rattlesnakes in the hills and they are an important part of the ecosystem, keeping vermin populations controlled.(Vermin is such a fun word, don't you think? Sounds way cooler than rodents. Sorry, I digress. Also, I did not take this picture, it is a file photo from the Park Service.)
Last summer, we took Charley to a Snake Avoidance clinic which trains the dog to show Zero interest in the sight, sound, or smell of snakes with the use of a trainer and electric shock collar.
Three weeks ago, we went hiking with the dog and saw a 3 foot long black Rattlesnake right next to the trail. My husband was fascinated of course and examined it from a safe distance. He counted 7 rings on the rattle. The dog is usually always interested in what his humans are doing and especially when it involves small creatures, but Not This Time! Charley sat right at my feet and studiously Ignored the Whole Thing!! He did just what he was trained to do when encountering a snake. I am so proud of him! Good Dog!! (Now if only I can fit him with a shock collar to keep him out of the trash.)
Todays' Perfect Moment is brought to us care of our 15 month old puppy, Charley.
This is Charley. (He says, "Don't blame me for the messy room, I just nap here.")
These are the hills and mountains near our house where we go on hikes with the dog.
There are lots of rattlesnakes in the hills and they are an important part of the ecosystem, keeping vermin populations controlled.(Vermin is such a fun word, don't you think? Sounds way cooler than rodents. Sorry, I digress. Also, I did not take this picture, it is a file photo from the Park Service.)
Last summer, we took Charley to a Snake Avoidance clinic which trains the dog to show Zero interest in the sight, sound, or smell of snakes with the use of a trainer and electric shock collar.
Three weeks ago, we went hiking with the dog and saw a 3 foot long black Rattlesnake right next to the trail. My husband was fascinated of course and examined it from a safe distance. He counted 7 rings on the rattle. The dog is usually always interested in what his humans are doing and especially when it involves small creatures, but Not This Time! Charley sat right at my feet and studiously Ignored the Whole Thing!! He did just what he was trained to do when encountering a snake. I am so proud of him! Good Dog!! (Now if only I can fit him with a shock collar to keep him out of the trash.)
Friday, April 24, 2009
Friday Flowers
Spring is in full swing here in Northern Los Angeles. Here are some pictures from my garden and neighborhood.
The white lilies bloom throughout the spring and again in late summer.
My wildflower seedlings are making their presence known in the company of the bronze flax.
Pink flowers are blooming in abundance. Here are some of my geraniums. Geraniums are perennials in our hot, dry climate.
These shrubs are known as "Pink Ladies" and are noisy with large amount of bees buzzing in their blossoms.
This is my neighbor's fuschia iceplant, a great natural fire retardent.
"If you want to clear your head, get your hands dirty."
The white lilies bloom throughout the spring and again in late summer.
My wildflower seedlings are making their presence known in the company of the bronze flax.
Pink flowers are blooming in abundance. Here are some of my geraniums. Geraniums are perennials in our hot, dry climate.
These shrubs are known as "Pink Ladies" and are noisy with large amount of bees buzzing in their blossoms.
This is my neighbor's fuschia iceplant, a great natural fire retardent.
"If you want to clear your head, get your hands dirty."
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Sweets Makes the World Go Around
The Grand Prize Winner of the See's Chocolate and Organic Body Lotion 200th Post Giveaway is
Dawn S!
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
34
Timestamp: 2009-04-21 14:50:24 UTC
Many thanks for playing along and I will do this again soon because it's Fun to play the Fairy Godmother. Plus, See's Chocolate is really popular and well loved!
I had never heard of See's Chocolates until I moved to California sixteen years ago despite being a Hardcare Chocoholic. I have also traveled quite a bit and had the pleasure of discovering yummy treats all over. So today I wanted to share some of my favorites. (Yes, a post devoted to sweets. I am a junkie. Too far gone for any redemption.)
In California, two of my favorite chocolates are from See's Candies and Ghiradelli Chocolates. Fresh, flavorful, fullbodied. (Hmm, sounds like a wine review.) See's Caramels and Buttercream ANYTHING and Ghiradelli's bite sized dark chocolate with mint filling are delicious favorites.
A new inductee into my Chocolate Hall of fame is The Sweet Shop at The Ahwahnee Hotel. The pastry chef makes incredible plum sized truffles and buttercreams fresh every morning. The vanilla buttercream and caramel were incredible and so satisfying without being too rich.
As we move east in the continental U.S., Enstrom's Toffees from Colorado is well worth the calories. The combination of dark chocolate and almond toffee will leave you wanting more.
I have to give Shout Outs to these Sweet Shoppes, for their ice cream and other goodies, clean, fresh flavors and general yumminess.
Hawaii - Lappert's Ice Cream (Also, if I mention the Islands,it's necessary to acknowledge Shave Ice available in every flavor of the Rainbow.)
Now that I mentioned "Shaved Ice", I can't forget Water Ice (pronounced Wood-Er Ice) available in my big sis's beautiful Philadelphia.
Ohio - Graeter's Ice Cream has chocolate chocolate chip ice cream with chips the size of your thumb.
Also in Ohio - United Dairy Farmers - World's Best Malts and Milkshakes in a convenient store, A Convenient Store!!!
New York City, Little Italy - Ferrara Bakery and Cafe - The whole experience, the delicious pastries, attentive service and unique atmosphere is sublime.
How about you? Any wonderful Sweet Shoppes that you can share? Thank you so much.
Dawn S!
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:
34
Timestamp: 2009-04-21 14:50:24 UTC
Many thanks for playing along and I will do this again soon because it's Fun to play the Fairy Godmother. Plus, See's Chocolate is really popular and well loved!
I had never heard of See's Chocolates until I moved to California sixteen years ago despite being a Hardcare Chocoholic. I have also traveled quite a bit and had the pleasure of discovering yummy treats all over. So today I wanted to share some of my favorites. (Yes, a post devoted to sweets. I am a junkie. Too far gone for any redemption.)
In California, two of my favorite chocolates are from See's Candies and Ghiradelli Chocolates. Fresh, flavorful, fullbodied. (Hmm, sounds like a wine review.) See's Caramels and Buttercream ANYTHING and Ghiradelli's bite sized dark chocolate with mint filling are delicious favorites.
A new inductee into my Chocolate Hall of fame is The Sweet Shop at The Ahwahnee Hotel. The pastry chef makes incredible plum sized truffles and buttercreams fresh every morning. The vanilla buttercream and caramel were incredible and so satisfying without being too rich.
As we move east in the continental U.S., Enstrom's Toffees from Colorado is well worth the calories. The combination of dark chocolate and almond toffee will leave you wanting more.
I have to give Shout Outs to these Sweet Shoppes, for their ice cream and other goodies, clean, fresh flavors and general yumminess.
Hawaii - Lappert's Ice Cream (Also, if I mention the Islands,it's necessary to acknowledge Shave Ice available in every flavor of the Rainbow.)
Now that I mentioned "Shaved Ice", I can't forget Water Ice (pronounced Wood-Er Ice) available in my big sis's beautiful Philadelphia.
Ohio - Graeter's Ice Cream has chocolate chocolate chip ice cream with chips the size of your thumb.
Also in Ohio - United Dairy Farmers - World's Best Malts and Milkshakes in a convenient store, A Convenient Store!!!
New York City, Little Italy - Ferrara Bakery and Cafe - The whole experience, the delicious pastries, attentive service and unique atmosphere is sublime.
How about you? Any wonderful Sweet Shoppes that you can share? Thank you so much.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Weekend Recap
I hope you had a relaxing and restful weekend.
I kind of puttered around not getting much done in between going to the boys' softball games and obsessing over my newest I.touch game, Hidden Mysteries of Buckingham Palace. (It's a hidden object and puzzle game, very addictive and essentially impossible to complete without looking up the solutions on the help forum. Cheater, guilty as charged.) I am not a total slacker, I did do some laundry so the Dh and kids would have clean underwear. I know, what a gal. I also helped my dog groomer with her husband who is recovering from surgery. See, not a slacker, just a putterer.
It was 91 degrees here yesterday, 91 DEGREES Farenheit!! It was 55 degrees just last week. Insane. Despite the hot weather, I made fudge. Why not? I had all the fixings and I wanted some fresh fudge. Yummers.
I have taken a new approach with my garden this year. I used to buy plants and flowers and then transplant them into the garden. This year because of my success with wildflower seeds last year and the return of the perennials (California poppies, lavender verbena, and alyssum), I am forgoing the grown plants and just using seeds in my flowerbeds. My seedlings are very happy and I look forward to showing you all the results of my lack of effort. I am going Way Overboard with the amount of seeds because I just want bunches and bunches of color. Plus I read in my new favorite gardening book, "1000 Gardening Secrets", that when you remove a weed to use that spot to plant a seed which in turn will keep the weeds under control. Brilliant, opportunism at its' best.
Speaking of opportunities, (holy cow, what a lame transition), please enter my 200th post giveaway of See's Chocolate and Organic Lavender Body Lotion Here. I will announce the winner tomorrow and you have until 12 Midnight tonight to enter. Hurry, Incredibly delish chocolate and body lotion are on the line!!
Thank you for clicking over, I send my best for wonderful opportunities for you today and everyday.
I kind of puttered around not getting much done in between going to the boys' softball games and obsessing over my newest I.touch game, Hidden Mysteries of Buckingham Palace. (It's a hidden object and puzzle game, very addictive and essentially impossible to complete without looking up the solutions on the help forum. Cheater, guilty as charged.) I am not a total slacker, I did do some laundry so the Dh and kids would have clean underwear. I know, what a gal. I also helped my dog groomer with her husband who is recovering from surgery. See, not a slacker, just a putterer.
It was 91 degrees here yesterday, 91 DEGREES Farenheit!! It was 55 degrees just last week. Insane. Despite the hot weather, I made fudge. Why not? I had all the fixings and I wanted some fresh fudge. Yummers.
I have taken a new approach with my garden this year. I used to buy plants and flowers and then transplant them into the garden. This year because of my success with wildflower seeds last year and the return of the perennials (California poppies, lavender verbena, and alyssum), I am forgoing the grown plants and just using seeds in my flowerbeds. My seedlings are very happy and I look forward to showing you all the results of my lack of effort. I am going Way Overboard with the amount of seeds because I just want bunches and bunches of color. Plus I read in my new favorite gardening book, "1000 Gardening Secrets", that when you remove a weed to use that spot to plant a seed which in turn will keep the weeds under control. Brilliant, opportunism at its' best.
Speaking of opportunities, (holy cow, what a lame transition), please enter my 200th post giveaway of See's Chocolate and Organic Lavender Body Lotion Here. I will announce the winner tomorrow and you have until 12 Midnight tonight to enter. Hurry, Incredibly delish chocolate and body lotion are on the line!!
Thank you for clicking over, I send my best for wonderful opportunities for you today and everyday.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Basking in the Afterglow of The Bruce Springsteen/E St.Band Concert
The Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band Concert was wonderful. They Rocked The House!! The Boss and his band set "up the Joint, that surely did not disappoint". It was great, they played for 2 hours and 45 minutes without a BREAK!!! Everything from Old Favorites, "Born to Run", "Spirit in the Night", "10th Avenue Freeze Out", some new stuff, "The Rising", and a real treat, Stephen Foster's "Hard Times" and an Irish Reel to close the show. A Wonderful Time was Had By All, including the band. You can so tell that they really, really enjoy playing and interacting with a live audience. (Which totally makes sense, cause let's face it, Bruce and the E St.Band Don't need the money!) What a special evening. Thank you, Mr.Springsteen and The E Street Band. Also, Tommy Morello of Rage Against the Machine who took my breath away with his guitar solo on the "Ghost of Tom Joad" and an Irish Reel, American Land.
This "bootleg" video is dark but the sound quality if good if you would like to hear this rousing song.
Thank you for stopping by.
This "bootleg" video is dark but the sound quality if good if you would like to hear this rousing song.
Thank you for stopping by.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Drive By Blogging
I have a lot to do and not a lot of motivation to do it all. Bleh. Hence, the lazy way out with drive by blogging or "bullets". Hmm, how very "gangsta" of me. (Rolls eyes, shakes head, realize I am a dorkarella.)
- I have two oncology patients who are not doing well. It sucks and it never gets easier as a clinician to help a person and family prepare for the end. Never, never, never. To do it well, that is, to promote a peaceful goodbye is a privilege.
- Still waiting to download the beautiful pictures we took at Yosemite including the Wawona and Ahwahnee Hotels, Bridalveil, Yosemite, and Royal Arches Waterfalls, a black bear, Mirror Lake, and one mighty fine looking family.
- Not only do I hate laundry, laundry hates me. Ditto housework. Enough said.
- Off to see Bruce Springsteen tonight at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Cause Baby, I was Born To Run!!!
What are you up to this fine Wednesday?
P.S.- Please enter my 200th post giveaway of See's Chocolates and Organic Body Lotion right here and Thank you!
- I have two oncology patients who are not doing well. It sucks and it never gets easier as a clinician to help a person and family prepare for the end. Never, never, never. To do it well, that is, to promote a peaceful goodbye is a privilege.
- Still waiting to download the beautiful pictures we took at Yosemite including the Wawona and Ahwahnee Hotels, Bridalveil, Yosemite, and Royal Arches Waterfalls, a black bear, Mirror Lake, and one mighty fine looking family.
- Not only do I hate laundry, laundry hates me. Ditto housework. Enough said.
- Off to see Bruce Springsteen tonight at the Sports Arena in Los Angeles. Cause Baby, I was Born To Run!!!
What are you up to this fine Wednesday?
P.S.- Please enter my 200th post giveaway of See's Chocolates and Organic Body Lotion right here and Thank you!
Monday, April 13, 2009
Awards and a 200th Post Giveaway
Happy Monday and it's time to take care of some bloggy business and spread the love with Awards and a 200th post giveaway.
First, ta-da! An Award from Dearest Granny Annie that I very much appreciate though I am tres tardy in posting it. Thank you so much, Annie!
The Friends Award is self explanatory and the rule is to pay it forward to 8 blog friends! (Gee, only 8?)
So in no particular order and with much appreciation for the gift of your virtual friendship-
Weebles Webblog
Raggedy Anne
Momma Val
Mrs.Spit
The Rambler
Wicked StepMom
Barbara
Antibloggedy
Kimbosue
Soralis
Are You Kidding Me?
Kandi
Ashley
Cara
Sara the Gas Passer
Heather at Joys in My Life
Holy Cow, I better stop now, I nominated 16 blog buddies. So much for following the rules.
Now onto to the Prize Portion of today's post!! It's time for my One Year Blogaversary/200th Post Giveaway! The prize is 1 lb. of See's Chocolates in your choice of milk or dark chocolate and Desert Essence's Organic Lavender Body Lotion.
So please leave a comment to enter, that's all there is to it. A winner will be chosen by Random.org. Please leave your comment to enter by April 20th, 12 midnight Pacific Time. I will ship this Prize Anywhere in the world, as long as you have an address and it's legal for you to get some super delicious chocolate and body lotion.
Thank you so much and I wish you Great Luck and all the Best,
Martha
First, ta-da! An Award from Dearest Granny Annie that I very much appreciate though I am tres tardy in posting it. Thank you so much, Annie!
The Friends Award is self explanatory and the rule is to pay it forward to 8 blog friends! (Gee, only 8?)
So in no particular order and with much appreciation for the gift of your virtual friendship-
Weebles Webblog
Raggedy Anne
Momma Val
Mrs.Spit
The Rambler
Wicked StepMom
Barbara
Antibloggedy
Kimbosue
Soralis
Are You Kidding Me?
Kandi
Ashley
Cara
Sara the Gas Passer
Heather at Joys in My Life
Holy Cow, I better stop now, I nominated 16 blog buddies. So much for following the rules.
Now onto to the Prize Portion of today's post!! It's time for my One Year Blogaversary/200th Post Giveaway! The prize is 1 lb. of See's Chocolates in your choice of milk or dark chocolate and Desert Essence's Organic Lavender Body Lotion.
So please leave a comment to enter, that's all there is to it. A winner will be chosen by Random.org. Please leave your comment to enter by April 20th, 12 midnight Pacific Time. I will ship this Prize Anywhere in the world, as long as you have an address and it's legal for you to get some super delicious chocolate and body lotion.
Thank you so much and I wish you Great Luck and all the Best,
Martha
Yosemite Incredible
Our family had an incredible trip to Yosemite National Park in the Western Sierra Nevada mountains last week. It snowed over two feet while we there, we saw and hiked to many beautiful waterfalls, hiked to Mirror Lake, saw lots of wildlife including deer, Stellars Jays, and a Black BEAR!!! It is awe inspiring to stand and gaze upon the steep granite walls of El Capitan, Sentinel Rock, and Half Dome. The towering trees including Redwoods, Black Oak, and Incense Cedar are humbling. It is truly a sacred place that touches your spirit, heart, and soul. Mere words are insufficient to describe the confluence of natural beauty and bounty of Yosemite. I will post pictures after I buy additional hard drive for the computer. I hope you get to visit there and see for yourself. I can't wait to go back and explore some more. Certain places stay with you, sustain you with their sheer beauty, this is one for me.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Yosemite Here We Come!
I am looking forward to going to Yosemite, California for a few days this week with the family. However, I hate packing!!! Packing is such a misnomer, that's only one piece of the puzzle. It's all the prep work I dislike, figuring out the clothes, the laundry, stopping the newspaper, cleaning the litter box, watering the plants, pay bills, ACCCCKKK!! Plus, I have to supervise packing of the two boys stuff, but thankfully they are very self sufficient and getting more so all the time. But still, it's times like these I wish I had a personal assistant or I could wiggle my nose like my favorite TV witch and be done with it!
Enough of the crab session, I am excited to go to Yosemite for the first time and experience the waterfalls and wildflowers of Spring there. We are staying in a condo right in Yosemite National Park. We also have lunch planned at the Ahwahnee Hotel. It will be great to get away.
I wish you all a wonderful week and Start of Spring!
Enough of the crab session, I am excited to go to Yosemite for the first time and experience the waterfalls and wildflowers of Spring there. We are staying in a condo right in Yosemite National Park. We also have lunch planned at the Ahwahnee Hotel. It will be great to get away.
I wish you all a wonderful week and Start of Spring!
Perfect Moment Monday- A Friend Indeed
This perfect moment was brought to me courtesy of my 14 y/o son. He has a friend who has severe Crohn's disease. This autoimmune disease causes digestive problems and a lot of pain and is frequently treated with steroids. My son's friend has been on steroids for quite awhile to try and control his symptoms. This young man has developed a "moon face" as the result of the steroids which cause his formally thin face to become round and puffy. This is tough to cope with at any age but even more so during puberty.
My son told me that his friend was getting many cruel questions and stares from his classmates about his altered appearance.
D., our son piped right up,(I wonder where he gets that from?), and straightened these kids right out by saying, "It's from the medicine he's on, get over it."
His demonstration of compassion and loyalty to his friend in this simple statement touched my heart.
For more perfect Moments, please visit my friend, Lori at Weebles Webblog.
Thank you for sharing in this moment with me.
My son told me that his friend was getting many cruel questions and stares from his classmates about his altered appearance.
D., our son piped right up,(I wonder where he gets that from?), and straightened these kids right out by saying, "It's from the medicine he's on, get over it."
His demonstration of compassion and loyalty to his friend in this simple statement touched my heart.
For more perfect Moments, please visit my friend, Lori at Weebles Webblog.
Thank you for sharing in this moment with me.
Friday, April 3, 2009
If I wasn't a_________, I'd be a ______________
With all the economic uncertainty, I am glad I chose the Nursing profession thirty years ago, or more aptly, It Chose Me. I don't take anything for granted and so sometimes I wonder what about the other career paths not taken. (My apology to Robert Frost.)
Maybe a heavy equipment operator because I like the idea of moving large quantities of dirt around.
Or maybe a makeup artist for TV and movies because I have a talent and eye for it and work well under pressure.
Hmm, or maybe an interior designer because I am a good listener and understand the dynamics of living spaces.
How about you? What other vocations or avocations pique your interest and why?
P.S. A teacher of grammar would Never, Ever appear on my list. (Sorry, Mrs.Spit)
P.S.S. My husband aspires to be a Shrimp Herder who coaxes shrimp into the nets of fishing boats with the bubbles of his boat's wake.
Maybe a heavy equipment operator because I like the idea of moving large quantities of dirt around.
Or maybe a makeup artist for TV and movies because I have a talent and eye for it and work well under pressure.
Hmm, or maybe an interior designer because I am a good listener and understand the dynamics of living spaces.
How about you? What other vocations or avocations pique your interest and why?
P.S. A teacher of grammar would Never, Ever appear on my list. (Sorry, Mrs.Spit)
P.S.S. My husband aspires to be a Shrimp Herder who coaxes shrimp into the nets of fishing boats with the bubbles of his boat's wake.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Calling People Out All Over Town
I have been calling people out all over town this last week.
First, I sent a letter to a community magazine regarding their use of the outdated term, "Male Nurse". (Blogged about in my post, "1909 or 2009?") I got a nice reply from the author of the article and she apologized and said her intent was never to offend those in the Nursing Profession. I was happy to welcome her into the 21st century.
Yesterday, I was stopped at a red light and watched while a school maintenance truck driver ran a red light and then proceeded to tailgate and weave his way through traffic. The school district has all their trucks numbered and I called their office and notified a supervisor of my observations. I don't like getting someone in trouble or Gasp, even worse, be a tattle tale, but C'mon buddy, your Truck number is emblazoned in Big, Bold letters for all the World to see, how could I not follow up?
Have you had to call anybody out lately?
Thank you, Martha
First, I sent a letter to a community magazine regarding their use of the outdated term, "Male Nurse". (Blogged about in my post, "1909 or 2009?") I got a nice reply from the author of the article and she apologized and said her intent was never to offend those in the Nursing Profession. I was happy to welcome her into the 21st century.
Yesterday, I was stopped at a red light and watched while a school maintenance truck driver ran a red light and then proceeded to tailgate and weave his way through traffic. The school district has all their trucks numbered and I called their office and notified a supervisor of my observations. I don't like getting someone in trouble or Gasp, even worse, be a tattle tale, but C'mon buddy, your Truck number is emblazoned in Big, Bold letters for all the World to see, how could I not follow up?
Have you had to call anybody out lately?
Thank you, Martha
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