Unfortunately for my wife she gets to hear my rantings and ravings about so many of the things in this world that I hate. That's right, I said it, H-A-T-E hate. I know that hate is a very strong word and it should only be used in the most desolate of circumstances; but I find myself getting annoyed and pissed off at so many things these days.
So today, I thought I'd share some of the things that make me see red. Some of them may sound silly but I am willing to bet that many of you would have these items on your list too.
Here we go; in no particular order and with no rhyme or reason...
Drivers who don't use their turn signals. Parents who think it's cute when they let their little mutant children run around a restaurant while the rest of us are trying to enjoy our meal. People who think that everyone around them want to listen to their cell phone conversation. Parents and coaches who think that all the kids who played on the team deserve trophies even after the team lost every game. Telemarketers. People who are nice to my face and then turn around and trash me behind my back. People who say they are going to pray for someone and then don't. People who think that their cause is my cause.
Oh but wait... there's more.
Bad service in a restaurant. Snakes. Neighbors who don't cut their grass. Fast food restaurants who can't get my order right. True Value Hardware stores. Family members who still treat me like I'm ten years old. Nose hairs. People who drive in the "fast lane" and do the speed limit. When I call customer service and I get someone who speaks English "goodly." People who text while they drive. People who drive drunk. Athletes who make too much money while teachers and soldiers make too little. When the Cowboys lose.
So, how many of them would make your list? The sad thing is that my list could go on and on. Over the years I've learned to deal with most of them. Except snakes... I have often thought that if God ever made one mistake it was snakes. I really hate snakes. Maybe one day we'll all be able to get along; but I doubt it. Until then, I'll keep writing.
Be Well.
Bill
