Tag Archives: things that tick me off

Didja Hear About This?

Why do people think that whatever they are reading is more important than what you’re doing?  My dad and I were sitting companionably in his living room, each buried behind our respective sections of the Sunday paper.  I was perusing … Continue reading

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Old Drivers Are Making Me Crazy. Young Ones, Too.

It used to be funny to make cracks about women drivers.  Now we know that such comments are sexist and demeaning.   Besides, gender has nothing to do with driving ability.  All the truly bad drivers are either really old or … Continue reading

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Sign, Sign, Everywhere A Sign

I was on the highway this weekend when I caught sight of one of those “Project funded by the Stimulus Plan” signs.   If you’ve ever seen a bull’s reaction when a red cape is waved tauntingly in its face, then … Continue reading

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