Wednesday!
As you can see by Itzl's concerned look, this group is for us to check in at to let people know we are alive, doing OK, and not affected by such things as heat, blizzards, floods, wild fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, power outages, or other such things that could keep us off DKos. It's also so we can find other Kossacks nearby for in-person checks when other methods of communication fail - a buddy system. Members come here to check in. If you're not here, or anywhere else on DKos, and there are adverse conditions in your area (floods, heatwaves, hurricanes, etc.), we and your buddy are going to check up on you. If you are going to be away from your computer for a day or a week, let us know here. We care!
We have split up the publishing duties, but we welcome everyone in IAN to do daily diaries for the group! Every member is an editor, so anyone can take a turn when they have something to say, photos and music to share, a cause to promote or news!
If you'd like to be part of the Itzl Alert Network, please leave a comment asking to join, or send us a message asking to join. We'd love to have you. The bigger our network, the less likely someone will be stranded all alone.
I wish that I were a truly mellow, easy-going person who was able to just drift along the river of life. But I'm not. Some things seriously annoy me. Below, a list of the most egregious non-political offenders =)
1. Sandwich chains that put the mayonnaise in the middle of the sandwich. No, no, no. Mayo goes ON the bread. NOT in the middle.
2. Delicatessens that only put mayo on one side of the bread. Also a no-no, unless there is mustard on the other piece of bread.
3. People who can neither read nor count in supermarkets. If the Express lane says "15 items or less," you should not be standing in front of me and my four limes with a full cart.
4. People who fart in elevators.
5. People who let their dogs poop on my lawn and don't clean it up. One morning, around 5:30, in the pitch black, I opened my door to get the paper. To my complete astonishment, there was a VERY large dog defecating about six feet away, right next to the steps! There was a small woman standing with him, gaping at me. I said, "Is your dog...?" She nodded, rapidly. I said, "You will clean it up, of course, and there is another pile next to the garage. Please remove that as well". She nodded again. Two days later, DH and I went to get some wine. When we parked, the very large dog was in the next car, looking at me.
5. Shoes that look amazing and hurt my feet. Isn't it possible to design extremely comfortable high heels? I can't wear flats. My feet look like single sculls.
6. People who do not put things BACK. Today I tripped over a pair of rollerskates (not mine), could not find the scissors, and have no idea where somebody put the potato masher.
7. And WORST of all...people who put their dishes in the sink when an empty dishwasher is RIGHT NEXT TO IT! ARRGGHHH!
What are YOUR pet peeves?