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Apparently, the Buck Stops Somewhere Else.
When things go well, our elected leaders know exactly who deserves the credit.
What do you think?
Things happen. I have thoughts. Occasionally, both are printable.
Your Suitcase Isn’t Coming Out Faster Because You’re Blocking Everyone.
There’s a special kind of person at airport baggage claim who parks themselves directly against the carousel and settles in like they own waterfront property.
Read the whole damn thingWhat do you think?
Recent aggravations
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Apparently, I’ve Rebuilt Cable. With More Passwords.
I ditched cable because it cost too much and came with channels I never watched.
What do you think?
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Apparently, Everyone Running Is a Threat to Civilization.
According to political advertising, my choices are a dangerous extremist, a corrupt career politician, and somebody standing in a field who apparently owns a very trustworthy jacket.
What do you think?
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Nice to Meet You. Apparently, I’m a Sales Lead.
“Hi! I’d love to connect and learn more about what you do.”
What do you think?
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Love Thy Neighbor. Apparently, Restrictions Apply.
Some people announce they’re Christians, then spend a remarkable amount of time explaining which people deserve their contempt.
What do you think?
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Apparently, Dinner Requires Financing
I remember when going out to eat meant taking a break from cooking.
What do you think?
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Apparently, It’s Fine When Our Side Does It
I’m tired of watching people decide whether something is wrong only after checking who did it.
What do you think?
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Change the Rules, Save Your Own Ass
I’m sick of powerful people preaching respect for the rules while looking for ways to rewrite the ones that inconvenience them.
What do you think?
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The Lie Is Only the Beginning
What pisses me off about liars isn’t just the lie. It’s the work they create for everyone else.
What do you think?
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The Comment I Want to Leave
Sometimes the only response that comes to mind is: “You are an idiot.”
What do you think?
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We Need to Stop Calling Everyone a Hero
Fame, talent, office, or a big paycheck does not automatically make anyone a hero.
What do you think?
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Apparently, Everyone Is a Leadership Expert
Social media is overflowing with leadership advice.
What do you think?
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Parents Are Ruining Youth Sports
Youth sports are supposed to be about kids learning the game, making friends, gaining confidence, and having some fun.
What do you think?
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Keep Your Bullshit Out of the Firehouse
As a firefighter, this one genuinely pisses me off.
What do you think?
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Being an Asshole Is Not an Argument
My bitch today is the growing inability of people to be civil, kind, or even remotely understanding toward anyone with an opposing point of view.
What do you think?
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Buying a Car Is a Pain in the Ass
Buying a car should be simple. Instead, it feels like negotiating the release of a hostage.
What do you think?
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Traffic: Where Common Sense Goes to Die
A remarkable number of otherwise functional adults become completely baffled by lanes, turn signals, and the existence of other human beings the moment they start a car.
What do you think?
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Five Minutes on Social Media Is All It Takes
Whenever I am running short on things that irritate the shit out of me, I have a simple solution.
What do you think?
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Florida: The Sunshine State Can Kiss My Ass
Florida is a beautiful place to live—provided you never make the mistake of going outside.
What do you think?
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Social Media: Humanity’s Best and Worst Idea
Social media may be the best and worst thing that ever happened to humanity.
What do you think?
WHAT IS THIS?
Things piss me off.
So I rant about them.
I’ve spent enough years watching smart people make simple things complicated—and complicated things somebody else’s problem.
This is where I take a shot at the aggravations, absurdities, and everyday bullshit that make me stop and ask: WTF? Sometimes seriously. Sometimes sarcastically. Usually with profanity.