Have You Ever Wondered Why and Never Get an Answer?

Have You Ever Wondered Why?

PLEASE.  HELP.  I need answers and possibly you have the right ones!  Most of us wonder about 'stuff' and never really get a proper answer.  I am hoping you can help me answer some of the things I have not been able to figure out.

1. Baby on Board Stickers

Why do people have those "Baby on Board" stickers on the rear window of their car?  One argument for the sign is that in case of an accident, paramedics would be alerted that there is a child in the car.  Another one is to warn drivers not to drive too closely to the vehicle with a child inside.

REALLY?  First of all, do the paramedics depend on a sticker on the rear window to tell them whether or not there is a child on board? What if the sticker is there but the child stayed home? Will they keep looking until they find the child?

Secondly, it has been proven that bumper stickers of any type cause people to drive closer to the car in front of them so they can READ the sticker.

2. Shoe On The Side Of The Road

WHY do you always see only ONE shoe on the side of the highway? Asked a few times but no one knows. If a shoe is thrown out of a car during an accident, WHY is it always just one?

3. Getting Pulled Over By A Cop

WHY don't cops pull over completely onto the shoulder when they stop a vehicle on the highway?  This one makes me shudder. I understand that some shoulders are narrow and this could be a safety issue for the officer. However, for years, the officer would approach the driver on the passenger side of the vehicle to protect himself from being hit by on-coming traffic.

Why does this make me shudder?  Four of my mother-in-law's sisters were traveling to visit her a few years ago. They were approaching the crest of a hill when they noticed a squad car had pulled another vehicle over. 

The cop's car was over the shoulder line. In a split-second decision and to avoid hitting the squad car, my aunt pulled slightly into the next lane into oncoming traffic.  

She hit a car head-on and three of the four women were instantly killed. Almost as sad was the fact that there was never an apology of any kind from the police department.

4. Old People Holding Hands

Why do 'old' people hold hands when they walk together?  Of course, this is great to see and brings a smile to anyone's face who observes an elderly couple holding hands and enjoying each other's company. The other day I was walking past one such couple and overheard this: 

"Don't let go of my hand, Henry, because I may fall."

"I won't dear. I need you to balance me as well."

There you have it - asked and answered!

5. Choked With Fragrance

Why do people try to choke us with their fragrance?  A wise woman told me that fragrance should be 'discovered' - NOT ANNOUNCED!  I find this is especially true with men who wear strong cologne.

It makes me wonder if they are bathing in the fragrance or trying to mask their body odor and are too lazy to shower.

6. Skin Color

 "Mommy, why is that lady's skin dark brown?" I saved the best for last. When my daughter was in the grocery store last week that is what her four-year-old asked in a loud voice. I loved the way she handled the situation and answered the question.

"No two people are alike. Some people have blue eyes and some have brown or green ones. Some people have blonde hair and some have black. Skin has different colors as well."

She was saying this loud enough for the lady to overhear it and saw through the corner of her eye that she was smiling.

Laughter Is Healthy!

I hope this post brought a smile to you today – no matter what is going on in our world – we need to see the lighter side of life. Laughter is healthy.

Are You Prepared to Protect Yourself During a Home Invasion?

This may be hard to believe, should make you smile and maybe you’ll shake your head. But this home invasion story happened to my friends. 

It was close to midnight when Vicky thought she heard a noise. Thinking it was just the wind, she fell into a restful sleep. When she woke up at three in the morning, she noticed that not only was her bedroom door open but there were lights on in the house. Wakening her husband, together they cautiously took a look around the house and then called the police.

Home Invasion Aftermath

While they were waiting for the police to arrive, they took inventory. Vicky's purse was gone as well as their cell phones. But both iPads were untouched that had been sitting next to the phones. 

All the office drawers had been opened and a small amount of cash taken. Vicky's car keys were used to steal her car out of the driveway. It was driven to the closest gas station a block away, parked and undamaged. 

The home invader left several lights on in the house and had searched through drawers and cupboards. They assumed that the last room he entered was the bedroom and when he realized they were asleep, left in a hurry.

Trying to put the pieces together as to how this happened, Vicky's husband remembered he had left his car unlocked a few days earlier and now realized his garage door opener was missing. Lesson learned.

Since this happened, they have installed an alarm system that they did not feel was needed in this upscale, quiet neighborhood.

How To Protect Yourself During A Home Invasion  (According To The Police)

I found the suggestions the police gave them for protecting themselves during a home invasion were nothing short of humorous and dangerous. This is how I would have responded to what the police told them:

1. It is a good idea to keep a baseball bat on the floor, next to your bed.

Let me get this straight. Someone comes into my home, even into my bedroom and I am supposed to roll out of bed, find the bat in the dark and hopefully get the opportunity to swing it at the intruder. But wait, it gets better.

2. When you hit him, you cannot hit him in the head. You need to aim it behind the knees.

Got it!  I roll out of bed, grab the bat, then ask the invader to turn around so I can hit him behind the knees. Sounds easy enough.

3. You are not allowed to use greater force or..........(drum roll please) a bigger weapon against the intruder than the one he is using.

Is this why my weapon of choice should be a bat? I assume this would be the lesser weapon in each scenario. If I don't see what type of weapon he has; i.e., a gun or a knife, should I ask him in hopes it will give me time to run down to the kitchen and get a knife? 

Am I allowed to use a bigger knife than the one he is using? If he has a switchblade, am I allowed to use a meat cleaver or must I find the paring knife that is in the dishwasher?

4. If you catch the thief red-handed and he is leaving, you may NOT, I repeat…NOT attack him from the rear.

So, do I shout "Have a nice day!" as he is carrying off my purse and jewelry?

5. The best mode of protection against home invasion is to leave all the lights on inside and outside the house 24/7.

You are telling me that if someone is watching my house, preparing to rob me, they won't notice I never turn my lights off?  And do you suggest I wear eye pads so I can sleep with the lights on?  

Do we leave the lights on so the thieves can see what they are doing?  And what about conserving energy?

6. Under no circumstances can you maim or kill the intruder. You could get sued.

I love this one. Think about it.  My small children are sleeping in another room. I do not know how many intruders are in my house.

A man is approaching me with a knife or gun and I am not supposed to defend myself? Should I call my accountant first to see if I would have enough funds to fight the lawsuit?

What I Would Do To Protect Myself During A Home Invasion

What about a guard dog?  You did not even suggest that. Do you not like dogs? Don't you think that is a much better mode of protection instead of leaving the lights on?

And if my dog attacks the intruder, does he need to follow the same rules? Does he have to wait for the intruder to bite him first?

Now, I ask you several questions. First of all, what do you think you would do in this situation?

Follow your instincts and protect yourself and your family or do nothing and hope you stay safe?

What are your feelings about having a weapon beside your bed?  Would you be prepared to use it? Do you feel the suggestions given by the police are reasonable or......?

Would love your input. Let me know in the comments section below!

What is the Secret to Stop Being a Procrastinator for Good?

I married the world’s greatest procrastinator. I have learned NEVER to ask him if he wants to do something now...or later. It does not matter what the task is, his option - later.  Every. Time.  

If you are someone who is always on time or….early, it is extremely frustrating when others are late. If you think you may be a procrastinator, take this short quiz:

Quiz: Are You A Procrastinator? 

1. Have you spent countless minutes, hours, or days searching for something 

you misplaced because you did not take the time to put it where it belonged?

2. Have you argued with someone you live with for misplacing something of yours?

3. Have you missed an appointment because you forgot?

4. Have you been halfway to your destination and remembered you didn’t bring what you needed?

5. Do you have piles of papers or unopened mail that you will get to someday?

6. Do you have that nagging notion telling you to get organized?

7. Have you read book and/or articles on how to get organized?

8. Have you purchased organizational aids to help you and then never used them?

If you answered yes to even one of these questions, you are not as organized as you want to be. There is a simple solution to this problem. 

I am quite sure you are thinking, “Yeah, right.”  You have tried everything and nothing has worked so far. I have a tried and proven method to get organized and eliminate all that wasted time you spend trying to get organized.  

You can spend money on books, CDs, videos and even go to seminars to get the desired results but I would like to share a secret that WORKS. Remember - It takes 30 days to break a habit and form a new one. But the exciting part is that you can get results IMMEDIATELY.

If you are serious about getting organized, you will get the results using ONE little secret. It is a secret my father taught me when I was a little girl and it still works today – every time!

Each time you take a baby step in the right direction, it will pay off in the end. The more progress you make, the closer you are to becoming ORGANIZED.

Do you have any idea how much time you will have to do the things you want to do when you are not wasting your time trying to find something?

My father drilled this into my psyche.  It is still there and has helped me to be organized, on time, and a lot less frustrated.

The Secret To Getting Things Done

There are SIX magic words that will change yhour life!

Before I tell you the words, be prepared to say them a hundred times a day, if needed. Make some post-it notes; put them all over the house, your office, and your car.

Those six words are – “DO IT RIGHT – DO IT NOW!” Just that simple. Saying them out loud requires commitment.

Even after all these years, sometimes I want to choose to put something off until later or not do it properly. But I say DO IT RIGHT – DO IT NOW! As soon as I make the effort, I reap the benefits.

Beat Procrastination And Get Things Done

It is easy to put off doing something by making the excuse that you don't have time. Take the time. You will learn to make the time to do it now and properly.

If it is a big job that needs doing, make a point of putting it at the top of your priority list to do before you take on any other task, which may be more pleasant.

It may sound too simple to work but it does! I challenge you to be diligent for 30 days and the benefits and rewards will be incredible.