There are some people who care about me and I and others who care about we and us, I consider myself to be in the latter category. Not mowing before the time on a quiet Sunday morning seems like one of those things that shouldn't need to be said, right? But here we are, with others who show no consideration for anyone but themselves.
I wrote a blog post once about two little kids who were plucking the green leaves off off of a short, young, tree. The parent did nothing but watch and smile when I asked her if she was going to do something about it, and it was up to me to explain to her kids that trees provide the oxygen that we breathe, and if they kept pulling the leaves off the tree would die, and eventually , so would we.
They stopped.
Another time I was on my lunch break at Walmart reading a book in a quiet little corner. A woman came over to my little nook and started talking loudly on her phone interrupting my reverie. She ignored my requests to let me enjoy my peace, so I took hers away. I got up and began shouting nonsense into her phone while she was trying to talk telling her "now you know how I feel"
She got irritated and left, which is exactly what I wanted.
Your rant is an example of what considerate people like us go through on a daily base as well. All of these little scenarios add up and compound over time. This is why I have reduced my circle to people like me who give a damn about others and try to lighten the load wherever we go. There are people who care about me and I and others who care about we and us, and I'm glad you're one of them.
Hah great trick with the woman on the phone, I don't know if I'd be brave enough! Plus my English husband, who is far too polite, would have held me back.
Aw, shucks. And you. Have a wonderful Christmas, however you spend it. x
Oh and
two little kids who were plucking the green leaves
I feel the third rant of the week brewing....