Lynn Raye Harris

It was so successful last week that we need another Talk Back Tuesday today! (Well, okay, it made *me* feel better….)

Today, I’m complaining about my bug service. The technician drives up and sits in his car, then puts an invoice on my door. He did not spray anything. I am ticked. Still, not wanting to get him in trouble (I’m too nice), I call and explain that I’m pretty sure he didn’t do what he was supposed to do (I *know* he didn’t do it). The supervisor informs me he has never, ever had a call about this guy in the past. I said, “Well I’m sure he’s a nice person, but he’s also human. It’s hot, and he did not get out of his truck. I can promise you that.” I felt like it was my word against the tech’s, and of course it is, but still — why would I make this up? Who wants MORE chemicals sprayed around their house?

Anyway, the supervisor is sending him back out today to spray around my house. But how will I know he did it? I’m sure he will do it this time, having been caught red-handed, but how will I know that he’ll do it in the future? Every time I see that invoice on my door, I’m going to wonder.

Would you change services? Or would you give them another chance? This is a known chain, not just a local company. What is your tolerance limit for stuff like this? Hubby thinks I’m too nice, but I think everyone deserves the benefit of the doubt. Still, as we continue forward from this point, I’m not sure I trust this guy. *sigh*

Oops, I got sidetracked this weekend and never got around to writing a new post for the week. We in Chez Harris were supposed to trek to the Big Easy over the weekend. There, we would attend a family reunion on my dad’s side, tour New Orleans, and take a trip down the River Road where we would stop at plantations like Oak Alley and be amazed.

Alas, it never happened since, as I reported last week, my dad had a minor car accident. So what did we do instead? Nothing exciting. On the 4th, we went shopping for a bit, then went to my parents’ house for a cook out (it rained, naturally). Saturday, home projects took center stage — and Saturday night, we trekked over to Decatur to see the Alabama Blues Brothers perform. They are AWESOME. If you like the Blues Brothers, these guys do an amazing job of bringing all the fun and liveliness of the movie and SNL performances to the stage. Great time.

Sunday, more home stuff — hubby put together some closet organizer things and I went shopping for flowers and groceries. Yeah, seriously exciting.

So now it’s Monday, and I have that disorientation that a long weekend brings. You know the feeling, don’t you? Where it’s time to get back to work and all you can do is think about the laziness of the weekend?

I’ll leave you with a little taste of the Alabama Blues Brothers. This is a promo for the concert we attended. I’d definitely see them again. Talented guys.

What’d you do this weekend? Anything fun?

My fellow Americans, as we approach the historic date of the celebration of our Independence, I have an announcement to make. Yes, I am running for president of the U.S. of A. See this news report for details! Thanks for your support.

I got nothing to talk about. You? Any big plans for the July 4th holiday? Mine involved New Orleans, crawfish, family, and sightseeing. Until mon pere had a tiny little car accident last night. Now, the trip is canceled until the fall. Ah well. Really, I need the time to prepare for SF anyway! Much shopping to do, lists to make, etc. (Everyone is fine — except the car, that is.)

I’m also reading Roxanne St. Claire’s Then You Hide and feeling depressed. Rocki is SOOOO good. I’ve been wanting to read the book for a while, but deadlines and all that kept me from reading much of anything. And now I’m turning pages like my fingers are on fire and wondering if I’ll ever be this good. I can only hope!

Any good books on your list this summer? Any cool trips planned?

Fellow Heart of Dixie member Rhonda Nelson used to have a “Whine About It Wednesday” on her blog when she was still doing her individual blog (she group blogs at The Soapbox Queens now). I loved WAIW. Today, after reading an article about people texting on their cell phones while driving, I need a Talk Back Tuesday.

Not to put too fine a point on it, but what the f**k is wrong with you people?! Why would anyone take their attention off the road to text message someone? Personally, I think chatting while driving is bad enough. And yeah, I’ve done that, though not for very long. I have NEVER texted. Can’t imagine even trying.

Apparently, the worst offenders are between 16 and 30. Yeah, big surprise. If you idiots want to kill yourselves, have at it. But how dare you endanger me and my family with your selfish ME NOW attitude? The worst part is that laws against it are practically unenforceable. People text in their laps, or with the phone even with the steering wheel — not as blatantly obvious as talking. Fining them doesn’t work.

I have an idea. How about while texting and driving, you don’t wear a seatbelt either? Why obey any safety rules or suggestions? It’s only important that YOU do what you want and have a good time, right? Yeah, right. Come to think of it, those speed limit things? Mere annoyances stopping you from having a good time. Speed all you want. Have a drink or two as well. Text away.

But please, when you decide to run off the road, don’t hit me. If you wrap your car around a telephone pole or a tree, at least you will have had a good time up to that point. You rebel without a clue, you.

Anything bugging you today? What do you think about people texting and driving? Am I over reacting? Am I a fuddy duddy? Or do I have a right to be frightened of the teen barreling toward me with her eyes on her phone instead of the road?