Wordful Wednesdays - More Grumpy Old Ladies

I'm up to here --- with grumpy old ladies like the Devil with the Blue Hair who was taking up two seats at the crowded movie theater, and acted So PUT Out when I asked her very politely to please move her bags and detritus, so my husband and I could actually sit together.
Well, I wasn't quite so polite when I told her that if she didn't want to sit next to people, maybe she should have waited until the movie came out on DVD, and then she could watch it in the comfort of her home. All by herself.

Another grump was the Devil in the Red Sweater who was walking her dog on the soccer fields despite the many signs reading "No Pets Allowed". When I politely told her that dogs were not permitted, she told me that I didn't have permission to be there at my son's practice.

She started to tell me how nasty I was, (ah if she only knew), but she soon got a clue at how Jersey I could be, when I said to her, "It's all about you, isn't it? You don't care about the rules, the rules don't apply to you!" Her husband got her under control and led her off the field and tried to give me the "hand". Doesn't work, pal, you got the leash on the wrong bi+ch.

I am also up to here --- with grumpy patients who don't want to take responsibility or solve their problems. I can't care more about their problems than they do, that's for sure and a lesson I learn daily.


And how was your week?

Dish and Disgruntlement - Blogger Disclosures

It is a truth universally acknowledged, that any new source of media or revenue, to the government, must be in want of regulation.

Blogger disclosures are appearing all over blogland in response to the Federal Trade Commission's new guidelines on social media advertising and promotion. I do not have ads on my blogs or blog "commercially" or "professionally". But like the pros, I do have some blog disclosures to share-

The title of my blog, A Sense of Humor is Essential, was inspired by the Six Word Meme where you summarize your life in six words.

Regarding Memes and Awards, Tag at your own risk. I have some awards to catch up on and they all seem to come in batches. Thank you to my Nominators, I appreciate you all. I am in awe of folks who post these immediately. It takes me a long time to come up with semi interesting facts about myself, link up all the blogs, and adhere to the rules that these memes require.

Blogging is a hobby, akin to my gardening versus that of a professional landscaper. I don't even have a traffic, hit counter gadget downloaded. That would just dredge up too many insecurity issues from my adolescence.

I need to go on a blog diet. My blog list and general blog housekeeping feel flabby and out of shape.

I am intrigued by the same two cartoon women who seem to be very popular in Blog header designs. Where did these cartoon people come from? Is it many bloggers' dream to appear as Betty and Wilma from the Flintstones?

Disgruntlement disclosures:

Big flashing graphics and widgets, super loud music, hours to load the page, and brown lettering on a black background are my blog visit nemesis-es. Do these folks ever click on their blog like a visitor to see how it looks? Or do they just add their widgets and gadgets in the dark after imbibing?

Bloggers who never return a comment, Ever, Ever, Ever. It's like an one sided conversation whose deafening silence is saying that "You and your blog are chopped liver." (Old, moldy chopped liver.)

Mean commenters. What rock did these losers crawl out from under? Hey, I shouldn't be insulting Rocks! Luckily, I have only had one troll in 18 months of blogging, so turning off Anonymous comments works.

Thank you for reading this disclosure. Any disclosures you would like to propose, defend or refute?


No trees or small animals with big pretty eyes were harmed in the making of this entry. I did however neglect my dog's walk to bring this to you.
(Extra Credit Point Opportunity for identifying the author and book whose title and first sentence I mutilated for this post. ;o)

Etiquette for Flower Recipients

When your adult daughter has flowers delivered for your 79th birthday, please do not make the first, second, and third statements about the flowers, Questions about Why You Purchased Said flowers at a florist shop way downtown and Not a local florist shop near your house. Because you know, you are Concerned about how much your Adult daughter paid for the flowers and you didn't want her to Overpay! Heaven Forbid. And also, a local florist shop went out of business last year and there is only one florist left in town.

Please kindly remember that many adults use internet floral sites and have no control of where the Flowers Originate, only where they End Up. There are a multitude of discounts available for flowers and your daughter is a savvy shopper. Also, please keep in mind that the Giver is Not Responsible for the Local Economy in your community.

Thank you, No, I don't need the name of your local florist for the next time. There, unfortunately, will not be a next time. My sincere apologies.

Adventures in Car Selling

We are selling our used minivan and I am still perfecting the art of telling insulting potential car buyers to politely go to H3LL.

I've had numerous callers who immediately offer less, sometimes half our asking price. How can you make an offer on a car you've never seen? Maybe the car you're thinking of doesn't have an engine?

If all you have to spend on a car is $4000, why are you looking at car that is priced 30% higher? How is, how much money you have to spend, OUR Problem? Do I go into the grocery store and tell them, "Gee, all I have is a dollar for this 3 dollar loaf of bread?" I DON'T Think So!!!

Don't call it Transmission OIL, Moron, it's called Transmission Fluid.
And yes, I have every receipt for this well maintained car because I transport the most precious cargo of all, my family and friends in it!! I know the concept of maintaining your car properly can be strange and foreign to some folks, But just like for people, same thing for cars, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or in this case, being stranded and a Big repair bill.

Please don't tell me a car with 10,000 miles per year is "High Mileage". Do your research and go bother somebody else who needs this nonsense!

Thank you, I feel better now.