Often I find myself spinning nonsensical rhyming yarns that originate from real life occurrences. While the actual story in this case is totally fiction, there are definite resemblances to our family life. My son does have a penchant for cutting up perfectly good fabric and my husband frequently leaves wads of lint on top of the dryer. There usually is an explosion of clothing on top of the dryer or the deep freezer at any given time. Read the rest of this entry »
After numerous visits to Wendy’s and always receiving my drink without its companion straw,1 I decided it was time to speak up. I went to the Wendy’s website and filled out a feedback form. I filled in the optional contact information at the end, and the website promised I would be contacted within two business days regarding my complaint. Did I really expect Wendy’s to change their straw habit? Read the rest of this entry »
I wonder sometimes whether other people get as irritated as I do about little things in life. One such case is my frustration each time I go through the Wendy’s drive thru. Wendy’s gives out your drink first, followed by the bag of food. Oh sure, all the chains give out the drink first. Only Wendy’s routinely withholds your straw until presenting your food. This seems like such a small thing, so why does it aggravate me to the nth degree?
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