v31.4: World of Real Life

Howdy folks,

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Here  I am again writing in the evening.  Another long day at work with little to no time to sit and focus on writing.  Even now I struggle keeping focus.  Is this the end of my musings?

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v31.3: Why?!

Howdy folks,

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It has been awhile hasn't it?  Sadly I've been so busy first thing in the mornings that I haven't had much time to post.  Work has been.... work, and as such hasn't been much fun lately.  You make the best of it though and hope every day that something good will happen and things will turn around.

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v31.2: I See You

Howdy folks,

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No, I don't really see you but I thought I'd write briefly while I had some time and let you all know about a little site my wife discovered the other day that may surprise you.  Every once in awhile I come across a website that I like to share with you all here, hopefully you enjoy this one.

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v31.1: Motivate Yourself

Good morning folks,

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Back when I starting writing Musings I was motivated and focused.  It isn't everyday that someone can sit down at a computer, write a few lines of text throwing in the odd slurp here and there and make people smile or laugh.  Over the years my musings have been light hearted, sad and even boring (trust me, I've read them).  I like to think of Musings over Coffee as my playground where I get to play and exercise my writing talent(?).  I have a much broader audience than I thought as I've had quite a few people (here at work especially) come up to me and comment on my "blog" or say they have spoken to someone who has read my "blog".  First off, welcome to those who are long time readers and have never posted a comment.  I know you're out there and I welcome you to my domain of insanity.

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v31.0: I was here first!

Howdy folks,

First off, let me apologize for the lack of posts lately.  I could used my customary excuse and complain about how busy I've been but as I've already pointed out before, I had the time, I just didn't make time for writing.

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I'm sure you've used the phrase "I was here first" a time or two in your lifetime.  You hear it all the time in schools, especially in Elementary schools where being first in a line actually meant something.  I remember my Elementary school days; we are told that you shouldn't cut in line and to be at the front of the line was a good thing, almost rewarding.  This mentality is ingrained into our minds at an early age and sticks with us.

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I see this a lot at intersections where there are two lanes that merge into one on the other side.  I constantly see ignorance when at these types of intersections.  You have Driver A in the left lane and Driver B pulls up behind Driver A.  Then Driver C pulls up in the lane beside Driver A.  Driver C's lane ends on the other side of the intersection.  What happens?  Driver A jumps the gun and accelerates faster than they normally would, Driver B is right on their tail.  Driver C tries to merge over and ends up nearly side swiping Driver B because Driver B wasn't going to allow the merge.  Why?  Because Driver B was there first.  There are other situations where things like this happen, but this is the one that stands out right now.

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Of course I see this all over the place when driving.  People are constantly cutting other people off or riding the bumper of the person in front of them as to not allow someone to merge in or switch lanes.  It drives (no pun intended) me crazy to watch this stuff on a daily basis.  This isn't limited to just drivers, you see it in the supermarkets, convenience stores and department stores  all the time.  People have it in their heads they need to be the first (or as close to first as possible) in every line up.  There is just something about being first at something that seems to drive society.  People will rush, they will run, they will bump people out of the way and when they're in a hurry, you hear the sighs and see the shaking of heads to let the whole world know they are annoyed about being delayed.

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There are some instances where being first has its advantages.  For example when a store is opening and there are limited supplies of something available to the first X number of people, you will want to get there early (in some cases a day or two early) and line up.  You see this most often when there is a big new video game release or new movie.  In the case of a movie you're not necessarily there due to limited seats but to get the best seat in the house to enjoy your favorite movie.

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Anyway folks it is getting late and I must start getting ready to turn in for the night.  Again, I apologize for the lack of posting lately; I'll be sure to make up for it.  Remember to always give yourself enough room between you and the car in front to allow someone the opportunity to merge in.  You may piss off the people behind you, but you'll not only be a safer driver but you'll also save your brakes and give someone a chance to merge in when they need it.

Cheers,

Al

v30.9: Sick and Tired

Good morning folks,

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I dislike being sick.  Even worse, I dislike when one of my children is sick; especially when they are unable to speak and tell you what is wrong.  Babies can be a bundle of joy just as easily as a bundle of stress and worry.

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v30.8: The Week End

Good morning folks,

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Another work week is quickly coming to an end (for most of us) and the relaxing days of the weekend are almost here.  I worked every day this week and I felt every single one.  In fact, by Wednesday, I felt like I had worked an entire week already so imagine my disappointment to learn it was only Wednesday.  I hate long weeks, more than I hate dead rats in heating ducts.

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