Thursday, July 29, 2010

How To Deal With Impossible People

I copied this off the web somewhere. I don't know who wrote it, but I've read many things about dealing with people and it seems to jibe.

We all know impossible people. They tend to share three main characteristics: They cannot be reasoned with, they believe they can do no wrong, and they are convinced that everything is someone else's fault. If you haven't had some first-hand experience in dealing with such people, even a brief conversation can raise your blood pressure through the roof. These people may also be known to some as narcissists. Here are some insights and steps for dealing with these highly difficult people.

Steps

   1. Recognize that impossible people exist; you will eventually encounter them. There isn't a thing you can do about it. The first step is all about facing reality: If you think you might be dealing with an impossible person, you're probably right. When in doubt, proceed as instructed below. The headaches you save will be your own.

Saturday, July 10, 2010

The Firehouse Grill Inspection Report -- Vermin

Facility    The Firehouse Grill
Street Name / Number    4130 - Erie Rd.
City, Prov., Postal    Crystal Beach ON L0S 1B0
Phone    (905) 894-0303
    Date(s) Inspected
Inspection Detail
Actions    Consultation / Technical Assistance
Compliance Category    Description    Result
Food Safety (Critical)    Cold holding: 4°C (40°F) or less s.33(2)(a)    Corrected at Time of Inspection
Sanitation, Design and Maintenance (Non-Critical)    Separate handwashing basin in each preparation area with the required supplies s.20(1)(c)(2)    Corrected at Time of Inspection
Sanitation, Design and Maintenance (Non-Critical)    Adequate protection against the entrance of insects, vermin, rodents, dust and fumes s.11(a)    Not in Compliance

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Spies Among Us

Nevermind about Russian spies posing as Canadians to infiltrate the inner sanctum of power of the good ole U.S. of A., what about the Americans posing as Crystal Beach residents to influence the policy of the municipal government of Fort Erie, Canada.

I'm taken aback by Marcia Carlyn in particular who writes letters and sends emails as a "Crystal Beach resident" i.e. the Strand on ---guess what day, the good old Fourth of July, American Independence Day. But her Facebook page says her current city is Washington D.C.

Here's a question for all the American citizens who own property in Crystal Beach and who say we are losing our public beach: Will you grant the town of Fort Erie, the people of Fort Erie, the taxpayers of Fort Erie, an easement to your property for the public enjoyment? I ask that specifically of people who own waterfront and prevent public access, but I think, it might be nice if we can use their yards as well to play lawn darts, horseshoes, park our cars and drink beer. And maybe if we visit Washington, do you mind if we camp in your yard or stay in your servant's quarters.

How do they say it in the States? "Don't Tread On Me!"