Thursday, October 28, 2010
She stole 2 lives
By not contesting the charges she saved the emotional toll on the surviving family members & the taxpayers the expense of a trial - another unsafe driver off to jail.
Monday, October 25, 2010
New?
What's with the "new" issued license replacement plates? The only difference I notice is that the "old" one is stamped while the "new" one is not. Oh - they're more reflective, really; I didn't notice?
Thursday, October 14, 2010
They do come in 3's
Recently received a parking ticket on my Dad's old '91 Taurus that I park in the employee lot in LAX because it doesn't have a current monthly tag hanging for the rear view mirror. Well I guess I can't complain too much because I can't remember the time when I've actually bought the last monthly tag. So it's been getting away with free parking for over a year, a $55 fine is getting off cheaply.
Also recently we were notified by our mortgage broker that on one (of 3) credit reports that they pull for our refi, there was a lien attached in '07 by a former security monitoring company because of payments we disputed. But we've never received the notice on this action until now & probably still wouldn't know if we weren't taking advantage of the "historically low" interest rates right now. While the monitoring company is now out of business (gee I wonder why, ethical business practices?); we still have to do some court stuff to clear it up officially, but we're confident it'll be resolved favorably shortly.
The 3rd is the most heartbreaking, just happened this afternoon - I broke the fastening strap on my trusty little fanny pack that I run with. I know, I know, laugh all you want...but I've had the thing since they gave it to me as a participant at the '90 Ironman (20 years). The IM logo, Gatorade placard, & the dayglow orange color (that was all the rage then) have long since faded, but it up until now - it was large enough to carry the Hot L keycard, some bills and/or cc, a gel, & a cell phone if need be, and small enough so as not to be too intrusive and bouncy during a nice run. Dang!
Also recently we were notified by our mortgage broker that on one (of 3) credit reports that they pull for our refi, there was a lien attached in '07 by a former security monitoring company because of payments we disputed. But we've never received the notice on this action until now & probably still wouldn't know if we weren't taking advantage of the "historically low" interest rates right now. While the monitoring company is now out of business (gee I wonder why, ethical business practices?); we still have to do some court stuff to clear it up officially, but we're confident it'll be resolved favorably shortly.
The 3rd is the most heartbreaking, just happened this afternoon - I broke the fastening strap on my trusty little fanny pack that I run with. I know, I know, laugh all you want...but I've had the thing since they gave it to me as a participant at the '90 Ironman (20 years). The IM logo, Gatorade placard, & the dayglow orange color (that was all the rage then) have long since faded, but it up until now - it was large enough to carry the Hot L keycard, some bills and/or cc, a gel, & a cell phone if need be, and small enough so as not to be too intrusive and bouncy during a nice run. Dang!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
If you're happy & you know it....
Yesterday was National Coming Out Day. 1 of every 10 people born is gay. And as Seinfeld said, "not that there's anything wrong with that." Seriously - that means 1 of every 10 people is instantly put down, given bad labels, pitied, left alone, put in minority, discriminated against, & so much more; just because of who they are.
And how does their sexuality affect you? Don't ask, don't tell - pleeeeese!
Gay teens, who are just dealing with their raging hormones like every other teen, often turn to suicide as a way of escape. Many, including adults, hide the truth and are afraid of societal & career consequences. If you want to tell them to hold their heads high, & that you respect them for who they are treat them as a normal human being. Because that's WHO THEY ARE! Do you think they judge you on your sexual behavior? They don't necessarily need for you to go out of your way for support (though that'd be nice, especially on a 1-to-1 basis) - just not your harsh judgement & admonition.
And how does their sexuality affect you? Don't ask, don't tell - pleeeeese!
Gay teens, who are just dealing with their raging hormones like every other teen, often turn to suicide as a way of escape. Many, including adults, hide the truth and are afraid of societal & career consequences. If you want to tell them to hold their heads high, & that you respect them for who they are treat them as a normal human being. Because that's WHO THEY ARE! Do you think they judge you on your sexual behavior? They don't necessarily need for you to go out of your way for support (though that'd be nice, especially on a 1-to-1 basis) - just not your harsh judgement & admonition.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
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