Friday, September 28, 4:48 p.m.

Just a short update.  I'm crabby and tired.  I wanted to get a few things off my chest...

Here are some of the things that are bugging me today (does the word "crumudgeon" start to sound appropo?  Is that how you spell "appropo"?)

1. People who have 4,756 bumber stickers on their car.  I apologize if this is you.  (And, this is the one and only time I will apologize...think of this as a blanket apology.)  Obviously you feel the need to tell the world your life story.  Not to mention your political affiliation, religious beliefs, the gender of your dog, your kid's status in middle school,  your favorite long-defunct radio stations, etc.  We didn't ask, but thanks!

2. People who call you back from their caller id.  Even if you didn't leave a message.  Even if it was a wrong number.  It's spooky.  I hung up.  I didn't want you to call me back.  If I wanted a return call, I would have left a message.  Last time this happened it was a wrong number.  I figured it out...that's why I hung up.  I got a call back.  I answer the phone, the guy just says:  "Someone called me from this number."  I said:  "Okay...and...".  Annoying.

3. People who have super long answering machine messages.  Like:  "Hello!  This is Mike, Cindy, Jo-Jo, Blair, Mi-Mi, and Rover's house!  We're not home right now, and Jo-Jo, Blair, and Mi-Mi are too young to answer the phone, and Rover is a Dog!!  Please leave your name, number, time of call, and a brief message after the beep, and we will return your call as soon as we get back.  Have a great day!!  Bye-bye!!"  THEN, a robotic answering machine lady says:  "You may leave a voice message after the tone.  If you would like to leave a phone number, press one.  When you are finished, you may hang up, or press zero for further options.    BEEEEEEEP".   Okay, a half hour has passed.  I just wanted to ask what time the PTO meeting was.  

I hope you have a REAL nice day!  :)