Insults

As I was typing the word insults into the title field, I couldn't help but think of how annoying it is when people argue back and forth in their blogs. What happened to conversations? What good does it do to rant against someone that you know in real life and not try to resolve it in person or via a private email? It is the ultimate form of passive aggressive behavior. Of course I have done this a few times but at least I have some self-awareness. It is because I am perfect! Ha! As if.

Now to the real point of my post. Elston and I almost met our end this morning (note how dramatic I am when blogging). We were crossing the street right in front of our apartment when a driver blew through the 4 way stop. The driver slowed down as she got close to the stop, so I entered the intersection. I must have still been asleep otherwise I would have noticed that she had no intention of actually stopping. We almost got hit. Elston's leash was extended just enough that I screamed at Elston to stop. Whew.

I saw the driver turn at the next street. Imagine my delight when I saw the driver exiting her mini-van and start to enter a local business. Oh yeah. I was calm.

E: Do you even realize that you almost hit us at the intersection back there?
Driver: Uh, no.
E: Yea, you blew through a 4 way stop in front of the library.
Driver: Well, I thought you were on the curb.
E: Um, no. I was in the street because most people stop at stop signs (starting to become a little more sarcastic in my tone)
Driver: Wow.
(Elston is sniffing at things in the grass and completely clueless that she almost saw white tunnels and fields of treats)
E: Yea, wow.

I started to walk away and then the inner 12 year old came out.
E: You should be embarrassed of yourself and embarrassed that you walked out of the house with that hairstyle.

Bowl haircut. Two different colors. Please. I'm really not a snob about hair but c'mon. She almost killed my dog. BP would have been so proud of me calling her on her style.