Oh wow. That's an awesome image. I can see why that would be WAY more fun than scrolling through work someone else did. I can also see how it could become addictive! It looks like you've been trying different AI platforms. Kudos to you!
I love Emma types! They’ve seen it all and aren’t about to have their (or anyone else’s) day ruined over poor behavior. She just continued to be her Emmatastic self.
As Paul Harvey used to say, “It’s… it’s… TRUE VALUE!”
"...maybe a bit of schadenfreude made it a trip worth taking." I am sure of it - a very human trait, like giving someone who is misbehaving an unexpected pinch. This really made me laugh. By the way, a bit of kindness yesterday. I got to the checkout counter at Trader Joes, and asked the clerk to check the price on the tiny apple pies. He said $4.99. I said, okay, then, I better put them back. Without a blink, he said, you can have them for free. And with a really big smile, he plunked them into my bag. I was stunned. Now THAT was kind. I thought of you, Heather.
You know how you fool yourself and just bring home the little bite sized ones ( icecream, chocolates, etc) and say I will just have one a day....)? Ha ha ha - never works. Delicious.
My story: I am always in a hurry. Linda and I were in a long line at CVS. The one friendly cashier was making small talk with every customer ahead of us. I was irritated and told Linda, ‘When we get up there I’m going to tell her to speed it up!’
Linda said, ‘Just cool it, Norm !’
When we finally got our turn the clerk looked at me with a big smile and said, “O, hi Dr. Mowery. So good to see you! I’ve been wanting to tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for our community. You are the greatest!”
When we got out of the store I turned to Linda and said, “O crap!”
Thinking of old, unflappable Emma, she's learned long ago that you can only wait on one person at a time and doesn't stress out. There is a waitress, June, who has been working in a coffee shop down the road from me for about 45 years. Old school. I love her to death. She knows a thing or two about how to do her job well.
I think we have all been "that guy" before. And we've all experienced him a time or two.
Just yesterday I was out buying winter boots and I was the cafuffle at the checkout. They needed to price check, get a manager to handle something, etc. It wasn't a quick ordeal. I could tell the cashier was getting flustered thinking I (and everyone behind me) was frustrated. I just said to her, "Hey...it's Monday! Don't worry, I'm in no rush." Her demeanor changed from flustered to relief in one second. It costs nothing to be kind.
Great story, and there are lots of impatient people that become rude because the world isn't moving fast enough for them. Love what your husband did, and Emma also managed it well. It did make me think about what I do when I am in a hurry, but I think I mostly do self-checkout. Was that even an option? Lots to think about and learn from this story.
Oh for a world with more self-checkout! Mr. Rude would have been so happy.
You're so right, impatience is a driver for rude behavior. It's too bad because those check out lanes (for example) are such a great opportunity to meet wonderful people and bring more joy into our lives.
I LOVE walking around True Value!….and you’re right! They have just about everything there! Your story about the Horehound candy brought back fond memories of my dad as he loved it! Sounds like Emma is a real gem and they’re lucky to have her. I think she’s waited on us a few times too!
Ahh, some of us are so important and our requirements must be attended to immediately. The best cure for that is to live a few years in a developing country with no chance of escape. You will learn patience and maybe even something about empathy.
A new lurker. Positivity is UNDERRATED and a surefire path to feeling good. The guys at True Value are all around us. I think they used to bother me. Being patient is an acquired thing I suppose and worth working on.
Welcome new lurker! Yes, positivity is a good way to feel good! One of the cool things about being patient is it gives you time to enjoy everything else around you!
Thanks for reading and commenting. Much appreciated.
Ooo, would love to hear more about your creation on NightCafe that got a 🤍. And I'd love to hear about your interest in creating art.
Oh wow. That's an awesome image. I can see why that would be WAY more fun than scrolling through work someone else did. I can also see how it could become addictive! It looks like you've been trying different AI platforms. Kudos to you!
I get that. I used to be part of a Discord group. The interface drove me nuts so I finally left.
I love Emma types! They’ve seen it all and aren’t about to have their (or anyone else’s) day ruined over poor behavior. She just continued to be her Emmatastic self.
As Paul Harvey used to say, “It’s… it’s… TRUE VALUE!”
"Emmatastic" - love it!
"...maybe a bit of schadenfreude made it a trip worth taking." I am sure of it - a very human trait, like giving someone who is misbehaving an unexpected pinch. This really made me laugh. By the way, a bit of kindness yesterday. I got to the checkout counter at Trader Joes, and asked the clerk to check the price on the tiny apple pies. He said $4.99. I said, okay, then, I better put them back. Without a blink, he said, you can have them for free. And with a really big smile, he plunked them into my bag. I was stunned. Now THAT was kind. I thought of you, Heather.
Oh my. What a wonderful gift... in many ways. And a special gift for me as well. Thank you for the ripples.
How was the apple pie? 🥧
You know how you fool yourself and just bring home the little bite sized ones ( icecream, chocolates, etc) and say I will just have one a day....)? Ha ha ha - never works. Delicious.
I have no idea what you're talking about 🤣🤣🤣
But good for you. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today, right?!
Love your True Value story!
Love you, too!
My story: I am always in a hurry. Linda and I were in a long line at CVS. The one friendly cashier was making small talk with every customer ahead of us. I was irritated and told Linda, ‘When we get up there I’m going to tell her to speed it up!’
Linda said, ‘Just cool it, Norm !’
When we finally got our turn the clerk looked at me with a big smile and said, “O, hi Dr. Mowery. So good to see you! I’ve been wanting to tell you how much I appreciate what you are doing for our community. You are the greatest!”
When we got out of the store I turned to Linda and said, “O crap!”
Linda rolled her eyes at me!
Well, Linda always a saint! And apparently you had a change of heart?
So good to hear from you! BTW, the clerk is right, 'You are the greatest!" We miss you.
Thinking of old, unflappable Emma, she's learned long ago that you can only wait on one person at a time and doesn't stress out. There is a waitress, June, who has been working in a coffee shop down the road from me for about 45 years. Old school. I love her to death. She knows a thing or two about how to do her job well.
Thank goodness for the Emmas and Junes of the world. Real people. Real kindness. I imagine that June is amazing!
I think we have all been "that guy" before. And we've all experienced him a time or two.
Just yesterday I was out buying winter boots and I was the cafuffle at the checkout. They needed to price check, get a manager to handle something, etc. It wasn't a quick ordeal. I could tell the cashier was getting flustered thinking I (and everyone behind me) was frustrated. I just said to her, "Hey...it's Monday! Don't worry, I'm in no rush." Her demeanor changed from flustered to relief in one second. It costs nothing to be kind.
Thanks for showing the better side of our humanity. You made a difference with just a few words. Hope you got the boots!
I did! At a discount, too!
Yay! 👢
Great story, and there are lots of impatient people that become rude because the world isn't moving fast enough for them. Love what your husband did, and Emma also managed it well. It did make me think about what I do when I am in a hurry, but I think I mostly do self-checkout. Was that even an option? Lots to think about and learn from this story.
Oh for a world with more self-checkout! Mr. Rude would have been so happy.
You're so right, impatience is a driver for rude behavior. It's too bad because those check out lanes (for example) are such a great opportunity to meet wonderful people and bring more joy into our lives.
Thanks for reading, Jill.
I LOVE walking around True Value!….and you’re right! They have just about everything there! Your story about the Horehound candy brought back fond memories of my dad as he loved it! Sounds like Emma is a real gem and they’re lucky to have her. I think she’s waited on us a few times too!
Your Dad loved Horehounds? Yay! Bill was the only one I knew who did!
I'm so glad you like walking around in that amazing store. I always see things that I never knew I needed lol!
Ahh, some of us are so important and our requirements must be attended to immediately. The best cure for that is to live a few years in a developing country with no chance of escape. You will learn patience and maybe even something about empathy.
A new lurker. Positivity is UNDERRATED and a surefire path to feeling good. The guys at True Value are all around us. I think they used to bother me. Being patient is an acquired thing I suppose and worth working on.
Welcome new lurker! Yes, positivity is a good way to feel good! One of the cool things about being patient is it gives you time to enjoy everything else around you!
Thanks for reading and commenting. Much appreciated.