Today’s my beloved’s bday.
We’re gonna spend it eating pizza, drinking beer, and going to the movies. Then we’ll come home and have more beer and probably watch more movies.
And maybe I’ll kick his ass later when we fire up the Unreal Tournament.
Should be a good time.
Everyone pop over and wish the Fishdog a happy day.
Okay, not really. I’m never speechless.
I’d like to introduce y’all to the mother of the year…
SCOTTSDALE – A mother faces child endangerment charges after a valet called
police to report she left her 2-year-old son alone in her BMW while she shopped at Scottsdale Fashion Square.
Gardenia Zakrzewski-Johansson was arrested in the mall parking lot outside Neiman Marcus after valets watched her walk into the store with a small dog under her arm, directing them to watch her car with the child inside.
Hmmm. Where do I begin?
First off, I never realized valet parking also doubled as a babysitter. That’s a bargain. I wish I would’ve known that when my spawn were younger. Now they can stay by themselves without it being considered child abuse (for the most part) but damn, I completely missed out on some major shopping opportunities when they were just wee beasties.
And can we discuss the fact that she left the kid in the car and took the dog into the store? How awesome is that?
Who does this shit?
All I have to say is, thank the gods that woman isn’t from the south. We’re already misunderstood enough as it is…we don’t need help from dipshits like her.
*Many thanks to my friend Lu for providing the link. You rock my world, chica!
Okay, not really. I’m never speechless.
I’d like to introduce y’all to the mother of the year…
SCOTTSDALE – A mother faces child endangerment charges after a valet called
Gardenia Zakrzewski-Johansson was arrested in the mall parking lot outside Neiman Marcus after valets watched her walk into the store with a small dog under her arm, directing them to watch her car with the child inside.
Hmmm. Where do I begin?
First off, I never realized valet parking also doubled as a babysitter. That’s a bargain. I wish I would’ve known that when my spawn were younger. Now they can stay by themselves without it being considered child abuse (for the most part) but damn, I completely missed out on some major shopping opportunities when they were just wee beasties.
And can we discuss the fact that she left the kid in the car and took the dog into the store? How awesome is that?
Who does this shit?
All I have to say is, thank the gods that woman isn’t from the south. We’re already misunderstood enough as it is…we don’t need help from dipshits like her.
*Many thanks to my friend Lu for providing the link. You rock my world, chica!
Well, I went to the citizens’ meeting last night. I really had high hopes (I know, silly me) of hearing from the County Supervisors as to their reasoning for their choice…or lack thereof.
Surprise, surprise.
Not one supervisor spoke. Nope. Only two of the five were there, standing in the very back hoping to be incognito…and they were until one of the constituents called him out. That was a pretty funny moment, actually.
One of the non-elected county officals spoke and tried to help us understand their reasoning. He said he believes they asked for more time because the voters voted down the first attempt a year ago.
Um. NOT the same thing. The first attempt was a 9.5 million dollar complex with a 4 mil increase for 20 years. Now, I voted for it, but many didn’t because county property taxes had just gone up. And frankly, if they had known it was THIS OR NOTHING I guarantee you, the outcome woulda been different.
The new initiative is taking 150K from the current budget and it is NOT raising anyone’s taxes.
NO. BRAINER.
APPLES and ORANGES.
And that’s when I spoke up. I told him they were two different things and that people felt like the supervisors went into the meeting with their minds already made up and they were using the former inititave as an excuse.
Seems like everyone agreed. Lots of “Yeahs” and “That’s right”. Maybe even an “amen” or two. Almost like church.
Speaking of church…I was beginning to be proud of the room for sticking to the issues and not bringing God into it, when someone finally broke the ice. Now, I’m not against prayer and church and God, etc…but come on folks, this is a city/county meeting over a Sportscomplex. I really think God has more important things on her plate right now than worrying about Lafayette county ball fields. But we did get a few “Y’all is in my prayers.” and “I try to be Godly in my decisions, the supervisors should try that, too.” But that was toward the end of the meeting. Small towns, gotta love them.
My favorite quote of the night was: “The people who ain’t for this are gonna be the first people to complain when the kids are doing drug cuz they ain’t got nothin’ better to do.”
and
“When you’re pointin’ fingras (fingers) you might wanna take a second to look at the three fingras pointin’ right back at you.”
I knew nothing would be solved last night, but I really wanted the Supervisors to hear from their constituents. And the two who showed up, did. As they hid in the back and didn’t step forward to explain themselves, I have to wonder, did they LISTEN and LEARN?
Well, I went to the citizens’ meeting last night. I really had high hopes (I know, silly me) of hearing from the County Supervisors as to their reasoning for their choice…or lack thereof.
Surprise, surprise.
Not one supervisor spoke. Nope. Only two of the five were there, standing in the very back hoping to be incognito…and they were until one of the constituents called him out. That was a pretty funny moment, actually.
One of the non-elected county officals spoke and tried to help us understand their reasoning. He said he believes they asked for more time because the voters voted down the first attempt a year ago.
Um. NOT the same thing. The first attempt was a 9.5 million dollar complex with a 4 mil increase for 20 years. Now, I voted for it, but many didn’t because county property taxes had just gone up. And frankly, if they had known it was THIS OR NOTHING I guarantee you, the outcome woulda been different.
The new initiative is taking 150K from the current budget and it is NOT raising anyone’s taxes.
NO. BRAINER.
APPLES and ORANGES.
And that’s when I spoke up. I told him they were two different things and that people felt like the supervisors went into the meeting with their minds already made up and they were using the former inititave as an excuse.
Seems like everyone agreed. Lots of “Yeahs” and “That’s right”. Maybe even an “amen” or two. Almost like church.
Speaking of church…I was beginning to be proud of the room for sticking to the issues and not bringing God into it, when someone finally broke the ice. Now, I’m not against prayer and church and God, etc…but come on folks, this is a city/county meeting over a Sportscomplex. I really think God has more important things on her plate right now than worrying about Lafayette county ball fields. But we did get a few “Y’all is in my prayers.” and “I try to be Godly in my decisions, the supervisors should try that, too.” But that was toward the end of the meeting. Small towns, gotta love them.
My favorite quote of the night was: “The people who ain’t for this are gonna be the first people to complain when the kids are doing drug cuz they ain’t got nothin’ better to do.”
and
“When you’re pointin’ fingras (fingers) you might wanna take a second to look at the three fingras pointin’ right back at you.”
I knew nothing would be solved last night, but I really wanted the Supervisors to hear from their constituents. And the two who showed up, did. As they hid in the back and didn’t step forward to explain themselves, I have to wonder, did they LISTEN and LEARN?
Okay, so I told you guys about the local bru-ha-ha surrounding the sports complex and the county supervisors not ponying up the cash (which is only $150K a year for 20 years). Well, today, I was quoted in the local paper.
Snort.
Parental concerns
Melissa Francis lives in the city limits so her children will continue to participate in OPC activities, but her two boys will have to face losing some of their teammates. Francis, who is a volunteer with the OPC, has also been vocal about the situation, commenting on Ward 6 Alderman Jon Fisher’s blog.“The whole thing should’ve been a no brainer on the part of the county supervisors. Sadly, now all the kids will suffer. This is a community issue people. Not a city vs. county issue,” Francis wrote.
“It’s truly sad that the aldermen were put into such a tough position, but I support their decision. It just breaks my heart to know that so many kids won’t get to participate in January. This could’ve been avoided and I honestly hope the supervisors will remember who they really work for and make this right before there is a fracture in this community that is too big to repair.”
Like other parents, one of Francis’ biggest concerns is what this is going to do to the programming of activities in OPC and the remaining kids.
And my friend Andrea (with her last name spelled incorrectly) was quoted just below me…
Andrea Jekobsons said the decision is holding the kids “hostage.”
“It is not fair because my kids go to the city schools and my 6-year-old son will be in classes with the kids who are able to play,” Jekobsons said. “How do you tell a 6-year-old they can’t play soccer with his friends any more?”
Okay, so there’ s a citizens’ meeting tomorrow about this whole thing, and you couldn’t keep me away. Andrea suggested that I print my quote into a big bubble on a stick and carry it with me as I go. I don’t think that’ll be necessary. I have no problems expressing my opinions verbally.
I just have to sensor my language so people will actually LISTEN to what I say. Anyone who is attending, when I’m taking a deep breath, just insert the words “You Assholes” or “you bass-akwards rejects” and you’ll be in my head.
Okay, so I told you guys about the local bru-ha-ha surrounding the sports complex and the county supervisors not ponying up the cash (which is only $150K a year for 20 years). Well, today, I was quoted in the local paper.
Snort.
Parental concerns
Melissa Francis lives in the city limits so her children will continue to participate in OPC activities, but her two boys will have to face losing some of their teammates. Francis, who is a volunteer with the OPC, has also been vocal about the situation, commenting on Ward 6 Alderman Jon Fisher’s blog.“The whole thing should’ve been a no brainer on the part of the county supervisors. Sadly, now all the kids will suffer. This is a community issue people. Not a city vs. county issue,” Francis wrote.
“It’s truly sad that the aldermen were put into such a tough position, but I support their decision. It just breaks my heart to know that so many kids won’t get to participate in January. This could’ve been avoided and I honestly hope the supervisors will remember who they really work for and make this right before there is a fracture in this community that is too big to repair.”
Like other parents, one of Francis’ biggest concerns is what this is going to do to the programming of activities in OPC and the remaining kids.
And my friend Andrea (with her last name spelled incorrectly) was quoted just below me…
Andrea Jekobsons said the decision is holding the kids “hostage.”
“It is not fair because my kids go to the city schools and my 6-year-old son will be in classes with the kids who are able to play,” Jekobsons said. “How do you tell a 6-year-old they can’t play soccer with his friends any more?”
Okay, so there’ s a citizens’ meeting tomorrow about this whole thing, and you couldn’t keep me away. Andrea suggested that I print my quote into a big bubble on a stick and carry it with me as I go. I don’t think that’ll be necessary. I have no problems expressing my opinions verbally.
I just have to sensor my language so people will actually LISTEN to what I say. Anyone who is attending, when I’m taking a deep breath, just insert the words “You Assholes” or “you bass-akwards rejects” and you’ll be in my head.
For years we’ve been telling the boys how much fun raking leaves can be. Sure, we were trying to get slave labor out of the deal, but honestly, is there anything more fun than jumping into a pile of leaves?
My kids must be a little slow on the uptake, but they finally figured it out this weekend. Woohoo!
For years we’ve been telling the boys how much fun raking leaves can be. Sure, we were trying to get slave labor out of the deal, but honestly, is there anything more fun than jumping into a pile of leaves?
My kids must be a little slow on the uptake, but they finally figured it out this weekend. Woohoo!
That’s right. Shopping.
Since we moved to Oxtopia almost 7 years ago, the only shopping I generally get to do is of the online variety or at War-Mart. And though I can do quite a bit of damage both online and in hell War-Mart, it’s not the same.
My friend and I are headed to Memphis at 7:30 and I can’t wait. I miss real shopping. Now, if only I had an unlimited income…
The lurvely Kristen Painter tagged me with the “Four Things” meme and since my last two post prior to this one were about crappy local politics and crappy people posts, I thought I’d lighten up a little.
Four Things
Four jobs I’ve had:
Four places I’ve lived:
Four favorite foods:
Four movies I could watch over and over:
Four TV shows I enjoy:
Four places I’ve traveled:
Four places I’d like to visit:
Four websites I go to daily:
Bitchin' Fiction: Musings by author Melissa McKenzie / Melissa Francis 