You might think this “It’s Saturday’ is campy. And you might be right! But I’m forcing it on you by brute strength! Don’t
kid yourself, brute strength seems to work in many situations. MuscleManClearence says—You do it my way or…!
MissPerfect says—I use more the “controlling method.” And that is, do it my way or…! Well scream
your hearts out folks, both methods seem to work. I have been a victim of both methods. Ouchy ouchy!
My letter opener was found under my recliner. That sucker really took a beatin’ (i.e. got
bent out of shape). Saturday question—Do
you ever get bent out of shape? Years ago,
I remember that guys would get another guy going (i.e. in frenzy) by telling
him crazy stuff that was untrue. The guy
bought into it and got all bent out of shape. It wasn’t very nice (i.e. my
opinion) but those guys did it on purpose and for their fun. The guy never did figure it out.
When dealing with folks on insurance issues when Parkersburg was hit by
the tornado (i.e. that is where our office was), there were many emotions by insureds.
Some folks really got bent out of shape.
When you are dealing with money and money and money, some folks react
way different than they normally do. Some were just in a daze, some became crazy
and others were pretty much their normal self.
Some folks really surprised me how they reacted. I tried to assure them that it will work out
but we need to work through the process.
Some said some not soooo nice of words (i.e. got way bent out of shape). But when it was all said and done, they were
treated very good. I often wondered how
they felt about how they acted. But you have tooooo
remember, when most folks don’t get what they want right now, they have a tendency
to get bent out of shape.
Ratcheting up his excitement. A friend says—Problems are just
opportunities! Sometimes I think he’s
crazy! Listen folks, I have some
problems that if you make me an offer, they are yours!!!! Just make me an
offer! The price will be right! I’m willing to negotiate! You can have the
opportunity. ha ha
TomTerrific
says--I have learned to not get sooo bent out of shape when problems
arise. We all have problems. I agree TomTerrific. I can solve problems. I have solved many problems with the help of
friends, professionals, family and God’s divine guidance (i.e. that is my
opinion for you non-believers). I have
toooo admit, I have no idea how you non-believers get through your tough
situations (i.e. again, that’s my thinking).
I know some of you think this “God thing” is just a crutch for me (i.e.
not strong enough to get through my life on my own); you are exactly correct;
make no mistake about it; you have me pegged perfect. God is God and I’m just erv! Such is life.
Actually in my professional life, all I did was solve
problems for folks. Think about
that. Problems of others make many folks
a living. Almost all commerce is solving
a problem for someone else. Some do it better than others and some use
different methods. That is why some make
more money than others and some go out of business. Entrepreneurs find a niche where there is a
problem and solve it for folks. They
give folks what they want and they do it now.
LuckyEddie says—Don’t kid yourself, it’s all about the money! Such is life.
Our deceased neighbor/friend (i.e. who had a story for
everything) would say—If it has … or wheels, you are going to have
problems. Now don’t get all bent out of
shape thinking I’m being against women; I’m not, I like women. Just laugh; Karl always thought it was funny;
he laughed every time he said it. It’s a joke folks! hahaha I have to admit, if you have a lot of toys
that have wheels, you probably will have more problems. We can eliminate a lot of problems by having
a very simple life. That is why many
folks don’t want to learn anything new; it causes more problems (e.g.
technology).
My Daddy, Chester, said—erv, everyone has problems, it’s
just that people handle them differently. WorldClassLarry says—There is no way
to get around problems and stress. BUT
we do have a choice how we handle problems and stress. I’m learning to think
through a situation, study it and ask for opinions of others. It seems to me
that problems are easier to solve when I do that (i.e. not near as hard to
solve than I first thought). When I over
react, it seems to make the problem much harder to solve than it actually is. Or maybe I’m lazy!!!! ItchieBitchie says--But the truth is,
problems will follow you the rest of your life. If you’re waiting for your life
to be stress free, you’ll be waiting a long time!
We are all problem solvers if we like it or not. Every day and no matter who we are. We can work at becoming good problem solvers
or just complain and pout about our problems.
Now that is a choice.
Yes, I got bent out of shape! I had an appointment with a business. I arrived at my appointment time and three of
the employees were watching a video and didn’t acknowledge me They were watching it for maybe 5
minutes. I got up and left. I became
impatient (i.e. I really didn’t need their service and it looked like they
didn’t need me as their client). They tried to made me feel like an unimportant, old coot; they tried to make me feel like "pink slime"! I
didn’t like the culture of this atmosphere.
There has to be some poor leadership here folks. And if I felt this way, others have tooooo
feel this way tooooo (i.e. I don’t have any special talent in figuring this
out). Maybe their business is sooooo fat
that they don’t need my business. Now
that could be. Or there is some very
poor training being done or no training or the manager needs a refresher course
on handling clients. Or they really
don’t care; it’s not their business and they get paid the same if they are nice
or not. Or maybe I’m just toooo
impatient (i.e. now that could be)! Such
is life.
Maybe I sometimes get things out of whack. I mean, I wonder if I over react to toooo
somethings that aren’t important. Maybe
I get all bent out of shape because certain things really irate me. Now that could be. Somethings just touch a nerve of mine and I
don’t like it (e.g. when evil prevails—when folks are taken advantage of—when
folks aren’t treated right). I need to
pick my battles. Some battles are not
worth fighting. No, they’re not. It’s better for me to just leave that
environment. I don’t need that stress in my life.
A
golf buddy/friend told us on the first tee Wednesday that a grandson was with him
this week (i.e. age 9). He said—Grandpa,
if folks would look down at your shoes they would think you’re young! Sooo what would they think if they looked up.
You’re old!
This week I have learned that I’m not as important as I
think I am. I have learned this many
times and have relearned it again. It is
soooo humbling to get my head shrunk back to size. But it is ok (i.e. I am not bent out of
shape). It really is. A great opportunity!!!! Bingo.
Have a FUN day my friends unless you have other plans. (-:
erv
MyFriendJean says--Man's oldest fallout problem is baldness.
P.S. Memories and loneliness look backward. Fear looks around. But Faith always looks forward.
I hope you listen to my podcast with Rick about youth sports (i.e. kids to college). He has some great advice that might help you; especially good advice to parents (i.e. my opinion).
P.S. Memories and loneliness look backward. Fear looks around. But Faith always looks forward.
I hope you listen to my podcast with Rick about youth sports (i.e. kids to college). He has some great advice that might help you; especially good advice to parents (i.e. my opinion).
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