Category Archives: Rant

That Was Not Smart [Disappointing People]

Shouldn’t holidays and vacations be a time for relaxation and taking it easy? Well, that’s hard for me. See, yesterday morning I was minding my own business reading while two men sat very near me and started discussing the weather. … Continue reading

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Am I A Curmudgoen? [Funny]

Maybe it’s just me, but why do people feel the compulsion to tell complete strangers their life story? As I was trying to get to Seattle last week, some guy sitting near me in the gate area started telling me … Continue reading

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Florida Starts Off Slow [Travel]

Once again, I’m traveling for work–this time to the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa near Naples, Florida. This is our annual retreat and is usually a good time. But it didn’t start off so hot. We couldn’t get … Continue reading

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42 Items Are 20 Items Or Less? [Disappointing People]

Speaking of morons, I had the opportunity recently to show Speed the utter lack of respect many people have for the fellow man–with the idea that he can avoid such displays himself. We were at Wal-Mart to purchase three very small items.  … Continue reading

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Seriously, About Moving And Customer Service [Disappointing People]

If the thought occurs to you, “Maybe we should think about moving,” please call me. I’m the last guy to encourage people to call me, but this madness has to be stopped.  I can’t think of anything more painful than … Continue reading

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Seriously, About “Delicate Moving” [Disappointing People]

We’ve been in Farmington for three weeks, and it’s starting to look like an inhabitable house–no pictures though, there are things even I won’t do for fear of upsetting Holly. But with every day of unpacking comes the increasing irritation … Continue reading

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Moving is Fun!–Crap [Administration]

Okay, so I’ve been too busy to post for a while, and I took the time to write a long post about moving and the first day of school, and the whole thing just vanished into cyberspace.  I don’t have … Continue reading

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People Are Irritants [Disappointing People]

Okay, so I’m not a big fan of people.  They consistently prove irritating to me.  But I’ve held my tongue here.  No longer. Today I’m waiting near my gate at DFW Airport.  When I approach the seating area I set … Continue reading

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July 4th [Holiday]

As a huge American Revolution/Founding Father buff, this is a big day. Having spent one 4th on The Mall while in law school, this is one of those days that I do wish we lived in D.C. Of course, it … Continue reading

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