As I grow older, I find that more and more things tend to annoy me when I’m out and about. I’ve always been sarcastic (which my own daughters now give back to me in spades – I guess they have been paying attention), but it seems to me as if society as a whole has become more impolite, self-centered, and “me”- centric. Either that or I’m slowly turning into my own father (yikes!). Here’s what I mean. Let’s start with…
OK, I’ll admit it. I’m not a big “adopter” of technology as it’s used in our everyday lives. That doesn’t mean I don’t use it, mind you, it’s just that I’m not someone who could be called “cutting edge”. For instance, I have a cellphone, but use it for little more than actually making phone calls. I don’t text all that much, I’m not tuned in to all of the latest apps and functionality of the device, and I could…
Ahhh, the weekly jaunt to the grocery store. I know it’s a necessity, but the recent busy holidays have only amplified my issues and problems with our local food warehouses. I like to think that I’m a relatively calm person, but some of these things make my blood boil – and I’ve seen some of you in the aisles as well. You’re one step away from a court date and anger management classes. I get it. To protect the innocent,…
For most of us, I’m guessing that going to the grocery store is a weekly chore that must be done each week in order to ensure that there is food at home. You don’t hear a lot of people saying “I can’t wait until Saturday so I can see if the Bush’s Baked Beans are on sale” or any other such phrase that indicates great anticipation of a shopping trip. Listen to how we even express it – “I HAVE…