I think I could make up your shortfall, Sean. I'm not proud of it.

(that's for sara).

Thankyew.

I'm pleased to report my mechanics didn't crash my car. The only complaint I have is that they ALWAYS tighten the parking brake cable and I always yank it up expecting it to go higher than it does and end up hurting myself. At least this time all my nails are still attached.

I can't think of anyone I currently hold a personal enmity against. I can't say that anyone I've lost faith/trust in really inspired any hate, either. In those cases, it was sadness until it was a mere memory. Sure, there are people I'd like to grab and shake, and a few others where were I handed a nerfbat and free license.... And a few people who inspired near instant loathing that I cannot explain, so I just stay the hell away.

Sure, there are people I'd like to grab and shake, and a few others where were I handed a nerfbat and free license.... And a few people who inspired near instant loathing that I cannot explain, so I just stay the hell away.

Hey, look at that. sarameg and I are sisters!

Seriously, there have been people that have hurt me and made me furious, but I try and take the view that the best vengance I could ever take is to be happy, and to not let them change my life. The best revenge is living well. And possibly gloating about that (in an restrained and ladylike manner) when or if I run into any of them.

Jilli, you're right, the best revenge is living well, carrying on with life and trying to be happy.

Oh, there was the dentist who removed my wisdom teeth! But that really wasn't so much his fault as it was me having wonky nerves, a couple rough to extract wisdom teeth and a serious lack of good drugs.

Writing an article in favor of cherishing grudges may have gotten me the gig at TWoP. Which led to some amount of living well.

I'm still not sure whose point that proves.

I try and take the view that the best vengance I could ever take is to be happy, and to not let them change my life. The best revenge is living well. And possibly gloating about that (in an restrained and ladylike manner) when or if I run into any of them.

This is me. I firmly believe in karma and what Those Horrible People put out, they will get back. I try to shrug it off (easier said than done in many cases) and just live my life and live it well.

I firmly believe in karma and what Those Horrible People put out, they will get back.

I don't. Often times the good suffer and the wicked prosper... and that's that.

I used to want vengeance on my ex-step-monster, but I've mostly gotten to the place that her being her is the worst vengeance I could imagine. Most often, when dealing with mean or craxy folk, I remind myself that dealing with someone like that for a short period of time isn't that bad, that they have to deal with someone like that all the time.

I'm responding to a brief from the state of Alaska that claims it shouldn't have to litigate anywhere but in Alaska.

But we're special here!

Huh.

PEOPLE who smile a lot and say "have a nice day" are headed to an early grave while the grumpy stay fit.

Researchers at a German university - a land where surliness is an Olympic discipline -say enforced jolliness on the job is much more likely to make people fall ill.

They cite flight attendants, sales personnel, call centre operators, waiters and others in contact with the public for extended periods of time as being at risk of seriously harming their health.

Psychologists at Frankfurt University said the fake friendliness led to depression, stress and a lowering of the immune system itself, which in turn can trigger more serious ailments.

"Every time a person is forced to repress his true feelings there are negative consequences for his health," said Professor Dieter Zapf, a researcher into human emotions.

...

"These people need space away from the passengers where they can be on their own and let their feelings run free. We have to get away from the 'customer is king' attitude and show more respect to those working in the service industries," Professor Zapf said.

Here, here! I'm so tired of "the customer is always right" being used to justify all sorts of abusive behavior by customers....

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