I didn't think it was remarkable, that a mom would be accessorized while cooking breakfast. We grew up with June Cleaver, after all. Michael has two buddies over this morning, and they commented at some length regarding my dress, and jewelry, and the Orange Juice in a wine glass. Life is just too short to be tacky, in my opinion. Besides, have you ever worn a maxi-dress? It's better than throwing on a pair of sweats. It as comfortable as being naked, if you want the truth. Now you know why they are so popular.
It's Friday, which brings me joy. This weekend should be a blast. Besides the usual freaking out over all that needs to be done, we are going to a concert. A rock concert. Journey and Heart are playing together. I think that everyone probably knows Journey songs, right? I just can't think of any right now.
.........Just right this very moment I hung up on a telemarketer. Do you hang up on those people? I don't think it counts as rude to slam the phone down when someone is calling to interrupt my life to give them money. Do you think it's rude?
I had the loveliest conversation this morning with Jenine. She is a vibrant, joyful mom of 8. The whole Jon and Kate people have nothing on Jenine. You TV people should do a Mike and Jenine Plus 8 show. She's so cool. This lady just gave birth to AnnaLee Grace, and their eldest is off to college in a few weeks. Jenine home schools, and cooks every meal from scratch. Also? She's terrifically sexy, and I'm not even gay. She's beautiful and intelligent, and a fantastic dancer. I might have to hate her. Maybe if I spend some time with her, she'll rub off on me.
At least I'm accessorized.
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So yes, I do think it is rude to hang up on telemarketers. After all, they are people who are trying to do a job to support themselves and possibly their families. As long as they are not trying to scam you, they are doing their best to make an honest living. Having been a telemarketer once I can say with some knowledge that many of them are disabled, either blind or lame, and are making a living in one of the only ways that they can. And, being human beings, are deserving of a little respect.
Sorry to rant so, but this has been one of my pet peeves ever since I worked in this field.
I'll only comment here once in awhile, though I do enjoy your sense of humor, miss Kelly. After your last comment up there, I need to comment too, though.
I don't hang up on them, I usually put the phone down and go back to whatever I was doing. When I hear the phone beeping, I go hang it up.
Sometimes, if I'm feeling bored, I'll attempt to engage them in conversation, they usually hang up on ME. For instance, a while back I got a call:
"Hello sir, I would like to speak with the car insurance holder of the house."
>"OK, I'm not holding anything at the moment, but I pay the insurance bills, does that count?"
"Uhh, I think so. Sir, I'll like to tell you about a wonderful offer we have tod..."
>[cuting her off] "I would LOVE to hear about your (I am now jumping up and down for effect) wonderful offer... I'm so excited!!"
"Ok, sir, the offer I have today is..."
>[cutting her off again] "waaaaitt a minute! Are YOU offering this wonderful offer, or are you calling on behalf of someone else!??"
"Sir ummm.... well I..."
>"Ah HA! You were lying to me weren't you! YOU are not offering anything, be it wonderful or otherwise!"
"Sir I..."
>"Don't wait for the translation, answer me now!"
And then she hung up.
So, I don't think I was being rude...
Well, then...there's two options for me to consider next time my home phone rings.
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