Dear So and So

[indysteel]

Dear coworkers: I know; the automatic lights that we now have in the various spaces in our office are pretty nifty. There's no need to turn on the light when you go into a space; it just goes on automatically. And it will turn turn off automatically, assuming it doesn't detect any movement, in ten minutes. But, you do realize that you can still manually turn off the light, right? So, when you go to get something out of the supply closet, why not just turn off the light instead of letting the auto-feature turn it off ten minutes later? I know you're not that lazy, right.

[screeve1]

Dear Cigarettes,

For the love of all that is good and natural, leave my senses alone. I must break free of you at once and for all, forever. Why do I continue to crave your poisonous puffs? Especially now, with my aunt just out of the hospital, on oxygen probably for the rest of her life - because of YOU! You're some kind of botanical demon, offering temporary satisfaction that only leads to pain and suffering in the end. I have to be strong, stronger than you. I will not let you defeat me. Victory will be mine. I truly believe that by trusting in Spirit, I will overcome this.

Screeve1

[skhill]

Trek, I've seen some pretty dumb things on the bike path, but that takes the cake. Just curious-- was anyone wearing a helmet?

Dear VFFs,
You have spoiled me. After all the hours running in you and walking you, I can't bear to put on women's dress shoes. My toes expect space and freedom! And now, I hurt if I try to run in non-minimalist shoes. Just a spontaneous .25 miles with a bouncy dog in the park, and my ankles were aching the next day.

[Trek420]

Trek, I've seen some pretty dumb things on the bike path, but that takes the cake. Just curious-- was anyone wearing a helmet?

Good question. I was too shocked to check. I'll go back out there and see if there's 5 tiny ghost bikes all roped together.

Not to make light of crashes but

[lovelygamer]

Dear boyfriend-please take heed of my advice in traffic and don't be afraid to follow me when I jump in the flow of things. I wait safe distances, use signals and go with the right of way. We should be side by side at all intersections. Last weekend, when we rode (only the second time you went with me, so I'm trying to be patient) I was in the lane we were supposed to be in and you were in the far right two car widths and lanes away from me. You were in the right hand turn lane when we were going straight. After you went straight, you continued to stay in the far right shoulder even when we were making an immediate left turn so then I had to make the turn and wait several minutes for you to get across the traffic lanes when you could have been with me the whole time! Plus, I can't look out for you when you are two car widths away from me. Oh, and you don't use hand signals so everyone probably assumed you were going to turn right. We are lucky your still alive. I hope you heeded my advice that you could get killed riding your bike in traffic like that. I told you TWICE to not be afraid and explained what the rules were. I hope you use signals when your out riding alone. I realize your new at this but be smart. People get killed on bikes all the time in our community.

[Sky King]

Dear Assisted Living Staff,
I don't find any humor with a 7am phone call to tell me my Dad fell out of bed THREE DAYS AGO. Seeing the number on my phone so early in the morning immediately brought on feelings of fear that something was wrong. Gee, ya think my short reply may have been connected to that... OH and to so flippantly request that I get him a bed closer to the floor, gee you would think I have all the time and money in the world. Okay going to drink more coffee, and get over it now.

[solobiker]

Dear Assisted Living Staff,
I don't find any humor with a 7am phone call to tell me my Dad fell out of bed THREE DAYS AGO. Seeing the number on my phone so early in the morning immediately brought on feelings of fear that something was wrong. Gee, ya think my short reply may have been connected to that... OH and to so flippantly request that I get him a bed closer to the floor, gee you would think I have all the time and money in the world. Okay going to drink more coffee, and get over it now.

That is just wrong!! I work in long term care and families should be notified ASAP when things like this happen.