Would like to take a nap, but am still troubled by something I witnessed this a.m., and would like to share it.
Running errands, I stopped at Pannera's for an apple croissant and iced tea - YUM! - but on to my story!:
The place was crowded with not too many open spots or choices, but I found a table opposite a booth, barely registering that a couple of people were in the booth.
Then it only took a few secs for what was going on in the booth to sink in.
A man was fairly loudly chastising whoever was sitting opposite him.
I tried to tune out the details, but it was impossible...deception, failure in school, something about a dreamworld...The words went on and on, and the man repeated himself.
After a few minutes, assuming the subject of the lecture was a teenager - it sounded so dire and harsh - I sneaked a peek, and a young boy of 7 or 8 was cowering in the corner of the booth, looking so sad and alone!!
I think it would be presumptious to draw too many conclusions. Was this a one-time lecture, or part of a pattern? What was the basis of the complaints, and so forth.
BUT I do feel on firm ground writing that it was highly inappropriate to deliver such an angry message in such a public place.
It was shocking and at least a couple of other customers were troubled, too.
Another minute or 2 and I fled, but the boy's expression has haunted me ever since.
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I don't know what to say other than I can understand you being very unsettled after having witnessed this.
Molly, I've witnessed parents doing this to their children in public. It does make you feel uncomfortable. Poor kid.
I went to Wal Mart today and witnessed two women arguing in the pet department. They were saying a few curse words to each other. I think they were related. Anyway, that was not pleasant to hear, nor was it the place to argue.
A pup was given to me last week, he is a cur mix. His name is "Ozzie", proudly named after the man who gave him to us. I took Ozzie to the vet and he was a hit with everyone and well behaved.
I also have a baby squirrel, the poor thing fell out of a tree. I have to feed him every four hours, his eyes opened yesterday. So far he seems to be thriving.
Such is life at my house. I hope everyone is well.
God Bless America and God Bless our President!