Things I Don't Understand--A Blog

As I get older, I realize that there is more and more about the world that I just don’t get. Here is the current list. In no particular order.

1. Why would anyone would want to be President?

I work in health care, which isn't exactly a low stress area. I’ll be surprised if I make through my career without an ulcer, a nervous breakdown, or a split personality. I can’t imagine how stressful leading the Free World could be.

I made a comment about this to a friend some time ago. She kindly pointed out that such positions attracted certain personalities. I think she mentioned something about sociopaths, but I digress.

So, you probably won’t see me going into politics. Which is probably a good thing.

2. Why do people wear sweatshirt, jeans, and flip-flops?

If it’s cold enough that you must don a sweatshirt, wouldn’t it be it be cold enough to cover your feet? Just a thought. Of course, I usually see this fashion statement made by sorority girls during my college days. Which is a subject best left to a blog of its.

3. Why do people not use their blinkers?

You want to get into my lane. Most specifically, you want to merge in front of me. What do you do?

Well, if you’re the typical driver, you swerve into my lane, trusting in my telepathy, my love of my car, or my insurance.

Now the frustration (and near death experiences) on my part could be alleviated by using some called a blinker. More properly, it is called the turning signal. Please see if you can locate it and try to use it. You’ll be amazed on how easy it is.

4. Why does disability appeal to so many people?

Apparently I have worked enough to qualify for disability. So, heaven forbid, if I get injured to the point I can’t work, I still get paid. Yep, I’m entitled to about $800 a month.

That’s it. $800 a month. That’s maybe my rent. It surely doesn’t cover all my monthly expense. And it’s not like I live extravagantly.

So, I don’t understand while so many people work so hard to get disability.

5. What do the lyrics to Beatles’ songs mean?

I went to see “Across the Universe” with a friend. The whole score was made up of Beatles songs. I never realized how many of the songs made no sense whatsoever.

“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”? “I Am the Walrus”? “Love is a Warm Gun”?

Color me confused.

6. Why don’t guys leave the seat down?

If I need the seat down to do all my business and you need it down to do some of your business, why not let majority rule and leave the seat down?

7. How do you get the job of ice cream historian?

I have weird TV viewing habits. I recently got sucked into a documentary about the history of ice cream. One of the commentators was identified as an ice cream historian. Cool job title but how do you earn a living? There can be only so many books you can write about ice cream. And only so many ice cream documentaries.

8. Why do people choose to come to the hospital at 3 am?

People get sick. And there is rarely a good time to get sick. However, I get a little peeved when people decide that they have to have treatment now for a minor problem that has been going for three weeks at 3 am. Find a clinic or come back during the daylight hours.



Things I Don't Understand As I get older, I realize that there is more and more about the world that I just don’t get. Here is the current list. In no particular order. 1. Why would anyone would want to be President? I work in health care, which isn't exactly a low stress area. I’ll be surprised if I make through my career without an ulcer, a nervous breakdown, or a split personality. I can’t imagine how stressful leading the Free World could be. I made a comment about this to a friend some time ago. She kindly pointed out that such positions attracted certain personalities. I think she mentioned something about sociopaths, but I digress. So, you probably won’t see me going into politics. Which is probably a good thing. 2. Why do people wear sweatshirt, jeans, and flip-flops? If it’s cold enough that you must don a sweatshirt, wouldn’t it be it be cold enough to cover your feet? Just a thought. Of course, I usually see this fashion statement made by sorority girls during my college days. Which is a subject best left to a blog of its. 3. Why do people not use their blinkers? You want to get into my lane. Most specifically, you want to merge in front of me. What do you do? Well, if you’re the typical driver, you swerve into my lane, trusting in my telepathy, my love of my car, or my insurance. Now the frustration (and near death experiences) on my part could be alleviated by using some called a blinker. More properly, it is called the turning signal. Please see if you can locate it and try to use it. You’ll be amazed on how easy it is. 4. Why does disability appeal to so many people? Apparently I have worked enough to qualify for disability. So, heaven forbid, if I get injured to the point I can’t work, I still get paid. Yep, I’m entitled to about $800 a month. That’s it. $800 a month. That’s maybe my rent. It surely doesn’t cover all my monthly expense. And it’s not like I live extravagantly. So, I don’t understand while so many people work so hard to get disability. 5. What do the lyrics to Beatles’ songs mean? I went to see “Across the Universe” with a friend. The whole score was made up of Beatles songs. I never realized how many of the songs made no sense whatsoever. “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”? “I Am the Walrus”? “Love is a Warm Gun”? Color me confused. 6. Why don’t guys leave the seat down? If I need the seat down to do all my business and you need it down to do some of your business, why not let majority rule and leave the seat down? 7. How do you get the job of ice cream historian? I have weird TV viewing habits. I recently got sucked into a documentary about the history of ice cream. One of the commentators was identified as an ice cream historian. Cool job title but how do you earn a living? There can be only so many books you can write about ice cream. And only so many ice cream documentaries. 8. Why do people choose to come to the hospital at 3 am? People get sick. And there is rarely a good time to get sick. However, I get a little peeved when people decide that they have to have treatment now for a minor problem that has been going for three weeks at 3 am. Find a clinic or come back during the daylight hours.

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