Let's Talk Tact

Working in a retail environment allows me to come in contact with many different types of people. For awhile now I have wanted to right something about tact and more importantly the lack there of.
My friend and co-worker Mary made the suggestion months ago, but I just never had the motivation before today.
Another of my co-workers recently had her hair cut and it was cut very short, much shorter than she wanted. Needless to say she was very unhappy with the results and was trying to make the best of the situation. Before I go on let me say the haircut is not that bad, it is short, and she definitely doesn't like it but it's really not that bad.
One of customers, who we see quite regularly and chat with, made some completely inappropriate comments. Things like "thats a horrible hair cut", "I hope you didn't tip her", "It's not wanted you wanted, is it?".
I could go on.
I was dumbfounded that any adult would think these were appropriate comments to say to anyone else.
I don't think she said these things to be deliberately hurtful, but I'm not sure. The old adage "If you have nothing nice to say then don't say anything at all" certainly comes to mind.
It started me thinking about whether or not people are just plain stupid and don't think about what there saying or are the just oblivious to the effect that their words can have.
I still remember a few years ago I bumped into an old neighbor of my mom.
Now since I last saw her I have gained some weight.
I know this, it's not a secret.
What does she say?
"Oh, I almost didn't recognize you put on so much weight."
Now how do you answer that?
My first thought was Oh, I almost didn't recognize you either you got so old.
Now of course I didn't say that, because I like to think that I have more tact than that.
I would love to hear your stories, and whether you think some people are just being mean or do they just not care.
As for my co-worker with the newly short hair. She just smiled and said that the customer was just telling the truth.
Now that's tact.

Saturday Night Live - Iran So Far

I'm back, once again it seems like I have left this blog unattended for almost a month. It's a good thing winter is coming, I'll be spending more time inside on the computer.

This past Saturday evening saw the season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
Overall it wasn't too bad of a show but the standout clip, once again, was the digital short.

Last year they brought us "Dick In A Box" and the year before that it was "Natalie Portman Raps" and the short that started it all "Lazy Sunday".

This years?

Iran So Far.

Staring Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Adam Sanberg, and of course a dead on impression of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad President of Iran.
(Iran, the country according to their President, that does not have any homosexuals. Probably because they kill them....)

It may just be my warped sense of humour but I still can't stop laughing.
Watch it while you can....
Youtube loves to pull these down quickly.



In Case your interested here are the other videos.

Dick In A Box



Natalie Portman Raps



Lazy Sunday

Shakespeares Sisters - Stay

One last walk down memory lane for this evening.
I believe that Shakespeare's Sisters would be considered a one hit wonder.
There song "stay" was another pivotal song in my adolescence.



Thought I would throw in "Whats Up" by 4 Non Blonde's cause' I mixed them up all the time....
Go figure.

Heart

I feel like reminiscing for a few moments.
I discovered Anne and Nancy Wilson some time in the late eighties, the sisters were better known as Heart.

I don't know what attracted me too the two of them....
I guess I was always a sucker for girls with big hair.
That, and I always loved, how the video producers tried to hide Anne's weight gain with clever camera angels.

Here is a sampling of Heart's greatest hits.
In no particular order.

These Dreams



OMG that was some really big hair.

Never



Alone

I think this is the first song that I heard the girls sing and I fell in love....way back in '87.



What About Love




Barracuda

I don't remember this one well at all cause' I was only 5.....



Finally
All I wanna do is make love to you..

As boy growing up "confused" in the late 80's early 90's it really struck a cord.



The cute actor didn't hurt either.

Sculpture

Call me an art connoisseur.
I love me some sculpture.
I would title this one "Choking the chicken"

Weight Loss

I stumbled across the really interesting site the other night.
It's called Traineo
It's a web page that helps you in your quest for weight loss.
I created an account to see what it's all about,and it's very impressive.
It pushes physical activity as apposed to diets.
Who knows it could help.

Here is the link if any one is interested.

Traineo

X-rays Of The Stars

Ever wondered what the results of Homer Simpson's x-rays are?


Homer J. Simpson



Wylie E. Coyote



Pluto

Apologize ft One Republic and Timbaland

So some more new music for you.
This is One Republic feat. Timbaland.
I love this song it reminds me of old George Michael or even a bit of Elton John.
Enjoy.

Britney Spears - VMA's

So just about every blog on the planet is discussing (trashing) Britney's performance last night on the MTV Video Music Awards.
Yeah, it wasn't so good.
A lot of the site's are commenting on how "huge" Brit looked.
Now lets keep in mind the woman has had two children within less than three years.
Here is a couple of pic's from last night.



First thing, the girl is not huge or even slightly over weight.
I guess the fact she doesn't look anorexic makes her fat.
This is why so many young woman and men are growing up with unrealistic body images in our countries.
She longs pretty damn fine to me.
You be the judge.
Your comments are appreciated.

Hot Dog Anyone

Tee Hee