Prepare to Be Stunned by Rudeness
I had someone today say something to me that was stunningly rude. I mean, so rude that all I could do is flap my gums, helplessly. If you knew me, you’d say “now THAT’S funny!” I’m not usually one that puts up with such overt crazy. But in this case, I had the presence of mind to know that if I fired back, there would be severe repercussions. I kept my mouth shut. And remembered a few minutes later that Mars is approaching Uranus. The next few days are going to be lessons in diplomacy for me. Then, as I drove into my driveway, my landlord was standing there. He and I chatted for a minute, then I walked into my apartment and had the strong suspicion that my landlord had entered without my permission when I was at work… my son’s bedroom door was open, and my son does not live here anymore. Again, I was left speechless. I knew I could confront him, but he could easily deny it.(...)
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