Nonsensical ramblings of a tired Papa...

I can't believe how long it's been since I have blogged anything. I really want to get back into it. Let's start with something silly...




Pet Peeves and Things that just plain drive me nuts... Some things silly, some not so much...



The silly...



People who call me Boss, Chief or Big Guy. I am not your boss... or any kind of Chief and if I wanted a reminder that I am fat I would simply try walking into an Abercrombie and Fitch



Passengers in cars who put their feet, particularly their bare feet on the dash. Aside from this being extremely dangerous, it's just gross. No one wants to have to stare at your dirty hooves when pulled up next to you at a red light.



People who constantly feel the need to proclaim that they love their pets as much as any parent loves their child. That's pretty silly. Have a kid and you will know what a shmuck you sound like.



People who still write checks at retail stores. It's 2012 people... I appreciate your need to write a post dated, out of state check without ID for your $6.00 purchase... but perhaps... just don't.



Spoiled Subrban kids who think they are 'gangsta' or 'rednecks'... If you are from Wonder bread lovin' suburbia... I assure you, you are neither of these things. Just calm down, get in your vw jetta and get to a starbucks where you belong.



People who leave outdoor Christmas decorations up all year long. Santa will poop in your chimney if you don't correct this behavior immediately. I might join him...





The not so silly...



People who don't vote. Do you realize that people have fought and died for the right that you just brush off as an inconvenience? Particularly minorities and women... VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!



Straight people who say they support their GLBT friends and family but still vote for a party that keeps us 2nd class citizens. Don't tell me what a beautiful family I have and then vote for a political party that wants to strip me of ever having the chance at federally recognized marriage equality... and wants to take away adoption and fertility treatment abilities.



People who hold grudges. Every single one of us is a work in progress. We all mess up, all of us. We all can look back on a situation and wish we handled something in our lives differently, so, why hold on to anger. Forgive... maybe don't forget.. but move on. Life is short.



People who argue just for agruments sake. We all know them. You say the sky is blue... They have to correct you and tell you it's more of a steely gray. I hate these people. We all have a voice and something to say, but unless there is an actual point to you starting a debate, maybe just aim that angst elsewhere.



People who are clueless when it comes to adoption and adoption language. If you have a question, just ask.. it's better to ask than say ignorant things. For example. The people who "produced" our children are their 'birth parents' or 'biological parents'. Asking us anything about their "REAL parents" will get you nothing but a confused stare because WE are their REAL parents. Our kids' parents include a daddy and papa. They do not have mothers... they have birthmothers. Lastly when referring to them.. there isn't really a need to refer to them as 'those kids you adopted'... they are merely OUR KIDS...



Ok, that's enough ranting for one evening. I promise it wont be so long until I write again.