Sunday, June 21, 2015
ZERO TOLERANCE FOR CHEMICAL ROMANCE
In a previous post; "SURPRISE! SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS A DRUG ADDICT", my trials
I detailed trials and hardships dealing with people suffering with chemical addictions.
"Chemical Romance" is pervasive in our country right now. For some reason I tend to attract
these types of people. Believe me when I tell you that initially I felt much compassion
even sympathy for these people. I have put forth energy and actively tried to be there
for those people in my life because they are blood relatives and long time friends.
I have changed my position on people (friends/family) in my life with addiction
issues. It turns out that the person I considered my friend for 20+ is no longer my
friend. I also recently became re-acquainted with a cousin who engaged in a chemical
romance with crack. Here is my final take on addiction and persons suffering from
addiction. I do not care anymore. I am bankrupt of compassion for these people
as they have made too many trips to the well. The reason is whether they have completed
recovery or not; their reasoning is opposite of mine, a clear headed thinker for sure.
The point I'm trying to make is that if the drugs did not completely fry their brains; they
are just a shell of a person. Nothing motivates them. They are anti-social and are not
interested in doing any of the fun things friends/family do. When I say I'm mad I mean
I'm pissed off at the number of people hooked on narcotics. You can't swing a dead cat
without striking an addict in my experience. Add to this list having an intelligent
conversation with these people can't happen. Do you know what it's like to
be excited about starting the second chapter of your life but embarking on that journey
alone because what was my cheering section is now just a bunch of dis-interested
addicts. I will no longer give one measure to people exhibiting addictive personalities.
I will not waste my time sugar coating the fact that I literally hate these people. They are
worthless to me and society as a whole. I do not care what happens to any of them.
Addicts of America and all over the world are now on notice. Do not attempt to befriend
Bo Hennessey. Also since some have tried and failed to get me hooked on crack. I laugh
in your face. You see I did partake in a marijuana cigarette that was laced with crack. I did
not like the "high". Every fiber of my being was saying to me we don't ever want to feel
"this" again. I can't be addicted to the wrong thing. I love Coke a Cola very much. My mom
used to put a little in my baby bottle as a child. Today I do not consume more Coke a Cola
than is recommended. Right now today I have no real friends and I'm afraid to even try to
talk to anyone in my family because I can't remember who is addicted and who is not; so to
hell with them all.
I know that I am not the only human immune to toxic addiction; so I will make new "clean"
friends. Today "family" is sort of a fluid concept. Meaning family is no longer restricted to
"blood" relatives. I would love to hear your story if you have had issues with persons
suffering from addiction. If you are an addict I do hate you as long as you embody addiction.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
BULLYING: BIGOTRY'S UGLY SISTER
Bullying has been around for quite a while. Therefore it will take quite a while
to start to put a meaningful end to bullying especially in our schools. Of course adults are
often times bullied in the work place. My journey through the age of bullying was unique; to
say the least. In grades 1-4 I suffered mild bullying but some how overcame it by being silly.
Crazy I know; but making the others laugh worked. In 5th grade I met my best friend "Michael"
and slightly more severe bullying seemed imminent for both of us. Michael was artistic which
in the late 60's and early 70's meant gay. Michael made the most meticulous action figures
"paper dolls"of Wonder Woman Superman and Batman that were very good and laminated with scotch
tape. One day, "The" bully "Kerry" began to try to fight us. Before I could do anything; Michael grabbed
Kerry and simply beat him down really bad. After this Michael taught me to fight and we became
unstoppable BFF's. Also during this time period here in GA teachers were allowed to literally spank
out of control students. If the infraction was bad enough; when the teacher reported the spanking
you might get another spanking at home.
Every child (every person) is priceless; but children eager to learn can be compared to "The Hope Diamond".Let us all do our part to make sure that victims of bullying have every opportunity to to learn, make friends and become socially adjusted in their journey to adulthood. Please remember that the
children of today will be the adults of tomorrow charged with the care of this country. Children should
be allowed to be children for as long as they are children. Parents/guardians, teachers
and school officials; in that order, have their jobs cut out for them.
Identify bullish children and deal with them while the other kids peacefully continue their journey.
At the risk of alienating parents and educators and the fantastic groups like "Free2LOVE";
and "CC II EndBullyingNow" I'm going to say that corporal punishment has
it's advantages. Understand that giving a child "bully" medication hoping their behavior will
change is not always effective or necessary. Sometimes bully's need to get their asses whipped
preferably by a parent, but certainly by the teacher who has to juggle teaching with keeping the
peace in the classroom. The fact is children know that no adult can touch them at all without
the threat of authorities being involved. I feel I need to be more specific. If an awful bully terrorizes
students; in today's atmosphere, the bully is protected by law against physical reproach.
My suggestion would be have the child examined by a psychologist. If it is determined that
counseling or medication would be effective. That's the action that should be taken. If the child is
found to be just mean and out of control; that child needs to get his ass whipped. I would not be surprised
if President Obama got his ass whipped by a disciplinarian on the Black side of his family when he
was out of line
As a former teacher I have found that children bully for a number of reasons. The reasons that rise
to the top for me are 1) bully has low self esteem 2) bully is jealous someone has something the bully
doesn't 3) believe it or not sometimes a bully picks on a victim that they "like" and lack the verbal skills
to express it. Whatever the reason for bullying we have to start right away to proactively eradicate it.
My time teaching was between 1987 and 1997. At that time not many video phones were around. Mini
video cams and tape recorders were. I had a tape recorder in my desk drawer ready to document any
miss behavior. I was firm that no bully would return to my class until I meet with the guardian in the presence
of the student. I also encouraged any student who is victimized to tell me or any authoritarian figure at
school. I found that a few children who were being bullied came together on their own to stand up
to bullies. This is safety in numbers. By any means necessary we as a culture will stand up to bullies.
We are "The Civilized" hear us roar.
To summarize; brutish children who victimize other children should be assessed by a professional
and treated if necessary. Otherwise bad children should get spanked. Obviously this post is for parents
overall because you are the one's responsible for your minor. If you can't discipline them then allow a trusted
school official the honor of putting the bad child back in line. You just can't ignore what actually works.
from 1965 -1983 an ass kicking worked on me, my siblings and most every child in the neighborhood
very well. The reality is the kids that are being bullied usually want to learn and make friends and are most
important because they are a teachers' target audience. Bullies get all the attention because their
behavior requires it for so many reasons. Let's concentrate on the "good" kids and set them up
to make a difference in another child's life as they get older.
I would be remiss if I did not end with a poignant true story about a fellow elementary school student.
Her last name was "Moody" and she was the only Caucasian child at our school. Tired of others saying
"_________ Moody got the cooties"; I started greeting her every morning and proactively defending her
from the taunters or "Bullies". This was ME in elementary school. I'm no better than anyone else as an adult
or a child. What sets me apart is that I care.
to start to put a meaningful end to bullying especially in our schools. Of course adults are
often times bullied in the work place. My journey through the age of bullying was unique; to
say the least. In grades 1-4 I suffered mild bullying but some how overcame it by being silly.
Crazy I know; but making the others laugh worked. In 5th grade I met my best friend "Michael"
and slightly more severe bullying seemed imminent for both of us. Michael was artistic which
in the late 60's and early 70's meant gay. Michael made the most meticulous action figures
"paper dolls"of Wonder Woman Superman and Batman that were very good and laminated with scotch
tape. One day, "The" bully "Kerry" began to try to fight us. Before I could do anything; Michael grabbed
Kerry and simply beat him down really bad. After this Michael taught me to fight and we became
unstoppable BFF's. Also during this time period here in GA teachers were allowed to literally spank
out of control students. If the infraction was bad enough; when the teacher reported the spanking
you might get another spanking at home.
Every child (every person) is priceless; but children eager to learn can be compared to "The Hope Diamond".Let us all do our part to make sure that victims of bullying have every opportunity to to learn, make friends and become socially adjusted in their journey to adulthood. Please remember that the
children of today will be the adults of tomorrow charged with the care of this country. Children should
be allowed to be children for as long as they are children. Parents/guardians, teachers
and school officials; in that order, have their jobs cut out for them.
Identify bullish children and deal with them while the other kids peacefully continue their journey.
At the risk of alienating parents and educators and the fantastic groups like "Free2LOVE";
and "CC II EndBullyingNow" I'm going to say that corporal punishment has
it's advantages. Understand that giving a child "bully" medication hoping their behavior will
change is not always effective or necessary. Sometimes bully's need to get their asses whipped
preferably by a parent, but certainly by the teacher who has to juggle teaching with keeping the
peace in the classroom. The fact is children know that no adult can touch them at all without
the threat of authorities being involved. I feel I need to be more specific. If an awful bully terrorizes
students; in today's atmosphere, the bully is protected by law against physical reproach.
My suggestion would be have the child examined by a psychologist. If it is determined that
counseling or medication would be effective. That's the action that should be taken. If the child is
found to be just mean and out of control; that child needs to get his ass whipped. I would not be surprised
if President Obama got his ass whipped by a disciplinarian on the Black side of his family when he
was out of line
As a former teacher I have found that children bully for a number of reasons. The reasons that rise
to the top for me are 1) bully has low self esteem 2) bully is jealous someone has something the bully
doesn't 3) believe it or not sometimes a bully picks on a victim that they "like" and lack the verbal skills
to express it. Whatever the reason for bullying we have to start right away to proactively eradicate it.
My time teaching was between 1987 and 1997. At that time not many video phones were around. Mini
video cams and tape recorders were. I had a tape recorder in my desk drawer ready to document any
miss behavior. I was firm that no bully would return to my class until I meet with the guardian in the presence
of the student. I also encouraged any student who is victimized to tell me or any authoritarian figure at
school. I found that a few children who were being bullied came together on their own to stand up
to bullies. This is safety in numbers. By any means necessary we as a culture will stand up to bullies.
We are "The Civilized" hear us roar.
To summarize; brutish children who victimize other children should be assessed by a professional
and treated if necessary. Otherwise bad children should get spanked. Obviously this post is for parents
overall because you are the one's responsible for your minor. If you can't discipline them then allow a trusted
school official the honor of putting the bad child back in line. You just can't ignore what actually works.
from 1965 -1983 an ass kicking worked on me, my siblings and most every child in the neighborhood
very well. The reality is the kids that are being bullied usually want to learn and make friends and are most
important because they are a teachers' target audience. Bullies get all the attention because their
behavior requires it for so many reasons. Let's concentrate on the "good" kids and set them up
to make a difference in another child's life as they get older.
I would be remiss if I did not end with a poignant true story about a fellow elementary school student.
Her last name was "Moody" and she was the only Caucasian child at our school. Tired of others saying
"_________ Moody got the cooties"; I started greeting her every morning and proactively defending her
from the taunters or "Bullies". This was ME in elementary school. I'm no better than anyone else as an adult
or a child. What sets me apart is that I care.
Friday, January 30, 2015
CUSTOMER SERVICE OR CUSTOMERS WE DON'T CARE
Have you ever gone into or called a business and were so frustrated
by the way you were treated that you wanted to call the police?
In many cases you are spending your hard earned money
and not getting that "American Customer Service" mystique from
days gone by. In this blog post I will expose some
businesses that do not practice good customer service.
First; my credentials. I have worked in a Customer Service capacity
for AT&T (aka AS&S), Bell South, WACHOVIA (aka watchova ya), The Ritz
Carlton Atlanta, Weston Peachtree Plaza, The Double Tree Hotel and Guest
Quarters Suite Hotel where I was the PBX operator, relief for front desk agents
and reservations agents as well as the gift shoppe manager for $7.50/hr
and this was with a college degree.
When I am spending money for anything; I expect the seller to treat me like they
are pleased that I chose to shop with them. We all know that in many instances
that is not the case.
Last year (2014) I purchased a desk top from a "company" in Texas DBA Computer
Refurb and K-Tech. What they do is send an immaculate looking pc filled to the brim
with all kinds of viruses. Customer Service (a kid named "Chris") says send it back,
we'll pay the return and charge you $10 to reformat the hardrive and I would pay
return shipping. I ended up paying to ship the pc back, $10 for the reformatting
and paid for the return shipping witch occurred a month later. When the "reformatted"
pc arrived it was not the original pc. The reformatted pc was in worse condition.
I paid $187 for this p.o.s. and bad customer service
The BBB (Better Business Bureau) at the time had numerous complaints under both
DBA's.
I sometimes ride MARTA (aka Moving Africans Rapidly Throughout Atlant). One
day I forgot my "Breeze" card. When I boarded the bus I started searching for the card.
The bus driver (a short, fat, Black lady with a bad attitude) launched into a verbal assault
on me. She said "Git your Black ass off my bus; I'm on this rout all day. You're not stealing
a ride on my bus. At the time I had 3 $20 bills in my pocket but of course I could get no
change if I put one of them in the slot. As the bus stops at Star Bucks at Peachtree Battle
Shop. Ctr.; I tell the bus driver to kiss my ass and showed her the 3 $20 bills. I went into
the Star Bucks to get change and decided to buy a cinnamon bun to get change to get back
on the bus. The Black lady behind the counter corrects me and insists that I ask for a
"morning bun". At this time of course I tell the cashier you can call it a cinnamon shit ball
for all I care I just want change. I got change and left the cinnamon shit ball.
Budget Car Rental has recently been the very worst in Customer Service. On their website;
they boast about their "Pre-pay" car rental option is the best in town. None of their locations
honor their "Pre-pay" at all on any day. When I called them on this; the representative
disconnected the call. I rent from Hertz now. With Budget; if you use a debit card, they will hold
over $200 at time of pick-up. When the car is returned; in 2 days the hold drops off. 4 days later
the hold is back and 5 days later the rental fee appears sans the remainder of the hold.
AT&T is scamming their customers like the mafia. My family has been loyal customers of
AT&T/Bell South all my life. When I moved into a new apartment after having their home phone
service at the previous address; AT&T charges me 2 months in advance. I'm not sure I want to
be your customer in 2 months; let's play it by ear. Burger King's slogan used to be "Have it
your way." I went into the BK on Old National Hwy. and asked for a whopper with ONLY lettuce,
tomato, ketchup and mustard. I received 2 all beef patties special sauce, mayo, snot and spit on
a sesame seed bun. I'm not kidding right now because there was snot and spit and mayo on that
burger. Believe it or not, that wasn't even the worst part. When I walked in the
door of the BK the kitchen personnel erupted in noises that actually sounded like zoo noises.
I should have turned around and left but I had errands and I was hungry until I ate the dirty
sandwich.
So what recourse do we have when businesses want us to pay our hard earned money for
awful service. First make your case clear to the agent you are dealing with tell them what
you expect. if you still get no results; everybody has a supervisor. That is to say everyone has
to answer to someone for their job performance. The situation with customer service has
become so dire that I ask for a supervisor often and I get results often. State the words
"You have a job because I am your customer." Whatever it takes let Customer Service
Agents everywhere know we as consumers will get the type of service we deserve and pay
for. You may have noticed that businesses like Hertz and Humana send surveys. Capitalize
on that opportunity to say exactly what went wrong and what you expect the next time to
call or come into the establishment. Some companies really do want to hear from it's customers.
With that; in ALL companies there is a supervisor looking for a reason to terminate the very
employee you are having trouble with. Also performance surveys are like "currency" to employees.
Often times, raises and promotions are determined by the content of performance surveys.
Finally, beware; as a former restaurant waiter I need
you to know not to send the food back in an angry manner. Unless you can stand and watch
your meal being prepared be kind to your servers.
by the way you were treated that you wanted to call the police?
In many cases you are spending your hard earned money
and not getting that "American Customer Service" mystique from
days gone by. In this blog post I will expose some
businesses that do not practice good customer service.
First; my credentials. I have worked in a Customer Service capacity
for AT&T (aka AS&S), Bell South, WACHOVIA (aka watchova ya), The Ritz
Carlton Atlanta, Weston Peachtree Plaza, The Double Tree Hotel and Guest
Quarters Suite Hotel where I was the PBX operator, relief for front desk agents
and reservations agents as well as the gift shoppe manager for $7.50/hr
and this was with a college degree.
When I am spending money for anything; I expect the seller to treat me like they
are pleased that I chose to shop with them. We all know that in many instances
that is not the case.
Last year (2014) I purchased a desk top from a "company" in Texas DBA Computer
Refurb and K-Tech. What they do is send an immaculate looking pc filled to the brim
with all kinds of viruses. Customer Service (a kid named "Chris") says send it back,
we'll pay the return and charge you $10 to reformat the hardrive and I would pay
return shipping. I ended up paying to ship the pc back, $10 for the reformatting
and paid for the return shipping witch occurred a month later. When the "reformatted"
pc arrived it was not the original pc. The reformatted pc was in worse condition.
I paid $187 for this p.o.s. and bad customer service
The BBB (Better Business Bureau) at the time had numerous complaints under both
DBA's.
I sometimes ride MARTA (aka Moving Africans Rapidly Throughout Atlant). One
day I forgot my "Breeze" card. When I boarded the bus I started searching for the card.
The bus driver (a short, fat, Black lady with a bad attitude) launched into a verbal assault
on me. She said "Git your Black ass off my bus; I'm on this rout all day. You're not stealing
a ride on my bus. At the time I had 3 $20 bills in my pocket but of course I could get no
change if I put one of them in the slot. As the bus stops at Star Bucks at Peachtree Battle
Shop. Ctr.; I tell the bus driver to kiss my ass and showed her the 3 $20 bills. I went into
the Star Bucks to get change and decided to buy a cinnamon bun to get change to get back
on the bus. The Black lady behind the counter corrects me and insists that I ask for a
"morning bun". At this time of course I tell the cashier you can call it a cinnamon shit ball
for all I care I just want change. I got change and left the cinnamon shit ball.
Budget Car Rental has recently been the very worst in Customer Service. On their website;
they boast about their "Pre-pay" car rental option is the best in town. None of their locations
honor their "Pre-pay" at all on any day. When I called them on this; the representative
disconnected the call. I rent from Hertz now. With Budget; if you use a debit card, they will hold
over $200 at time of pick-up. When the car is returned; in 2 days the hold drops off. 4 days later
the hold is back and 5 days later the rental fee appears sans the remainder of the hold.
AT&T is scamming their customers like the mafia. My family has been loyal customers of
AT&T/Bell South all my life. When I moved into a new apartment after having their home phone
service at the previous address; AT&T charges me 2 months in advance. I'm not sure I want to
be your customer in 2 months; let's play it by ear. Burger King's slogan used to be "Have it
your way." I went into the BK on Old National Hwy. and asked for a whopper with ONLY lettuce,
tomato, ketchup and mustard. I received 2 all beef patties special sauce, mayo, snot and spit on
a sesame seed bun. I'm not kidding right now because there was snot and spit and mayo on that
burger. Believe it or not, that wasn't even the worst part. When I walked in the
door of the BK the kitchen personnel erupted in noises that actually sounded like zoo noises.
I should have turned around and left but I had errands and I was hungry until I ate the dirty
sandwich.
So what recourse do we have when businesses want us to pay our hard earned money for
awful service. First make your case clear to the agent you are dealing with tell them what
you expect. if you still get no results; everybody has a supervisor. That is to say everyone has
to answer to someone for their job performance. The situation with customer service has
become so dire that I ask for a supervisor often and I get results often. State the words
"You have a job because I am your customer." Whatever it takes let Customer Service
Agents everywhere know we as consumers will get the type of service we deserve and pay
for. You may have noticed that businesses like Hertz and Humana send surveys. Capitalize
on that opportunity to say exactly what went wrong and what you expect the next time to
call or come into the establishment. Some companies really do want to hear from it's customers.
With that; in ALL companies there is a supervisor looking for a reason to terminate the very
employee you are having trouble with. Also performance surveys are like "currency" to employees.
Often times, raises and promotions are determined by the content of performance surveys.
Finally, beware; as a former restaurant waiter I need
you to know not to send the food back in an angry manner. Unless you can stand and watch
your meal being prepared be kind to your servers.
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