I can't tell you how many times lately I have wanted to tell someone to get off their cell phone, shut up, get control of your children, or worse while visiting my local library.
Is it just me or what?
No. I'm sure it is not just me, for what prompts me to write about this is that at this very moment I am sitting across from another patron who is trying her best not to scream at the the one that recently sat down next to her with her cell phone glued to her ear yacking Loudly in some foreign language. And I do not mean spanish! I live in Tucson, so hearing spanish is just like hearing english.
The foreigners are really bad especially the Africans and the Europeans from the slovic countries. Don't they have libraries whereever they came from?
There is one branch here in town that I wont go back to even though it is the closest to where I live, because the majority of the patrons are from these two groups. The posted rules are one person per computer, but there are oftentimes 3 or 4 of them around one screen, with another person seated not two feet away. They are busy chattering away, its very hard to concentrate on what you are doing when someone is constantly bumping your chair or yacking away on their cell phone. Now the Latino's are just as bad since they bring their children and let them literally run around as though they were outside and see nothing wrong with allowing that behavior. Then there are the homeless, no offense but they simple need to bathe!
This may come across as politically incorrect and I really don't care about being politically correct. I care about what is right. If anyone is offended by anything I have said, it is obvious they have not spent much time at their local library, and I offer no apology for speaking the truth.
My question is Whatever happened to whispering or better yet not talking at all when in the public library? The offenders seem oblivious to the glares they receive from the other patrons. Worse yet the staff don't say anything unless somone complains, and in some cases the staff are even louder than the patrons.
Back in the day one would go to the library for homework help, study groups, reading, research and the like. Now days they offer so much more. Judging from how busy the computer terminals are on an average day, contrary to statistics there is a great percentage of the population that do not have a computer at home let alone internet access. The majority of the people who come to use the computers or he internet, sit down and handle their business. I can honestly say that there has never been even one occassion that I got in an out without at least wanting to complain about someones behavior.
Lest keep it real and respect the spirit of the librays by keeping the disturbances to a minimum.
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
Friday, August 28, 2009
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Renting Out A Room 101
There are lot's of reason to Rent out a Room in your home. Let's face it the main reason folks are doing it now is for the money, or better yet the lack thereof.
I find that for the most part the rooms are over priced and a poor value to the renter.
Here are some things to consider prior to posting that add for a 'Room for Rent'
1. Why are you renting out the space?
Is it because you are falling behind on your mortage?
2. What type of person do you really want to share your home with?
3. Do you have any children? Pets? Are they Truly well behaved?
4. How much traffic flows through your space?
5. Have you ever had a roommate before?
6. Have you prepared any sort of rental agreement?
7. Are you intending to post any photo's of the space?
These are just the basic questions you need to REALLY think about.
Not only will this person/persons be helping you keep the property you are desperately attempting to hold onto, but they deserve to be treated with respect and consideration. Once you embark down this path, you will need to change the way you think of your home. It ceases to to yours alone!
The renter has rights just like you do. If you are asking them to observe quiet hours between 10pm-8am you MUST observe the quiet hours as well.
Ifd you have children, think real hard about having strangers in your home, especially if they don't have any. Be honest! You know your kids are B-A-D, so don't get your nickers all twisted up when you're reminded that they are.
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
I find that for the most part the rooms are over priced and a poor value to the renter.
Here are some things to consider prior to posting that add for a 'Room for Rent'
1. Why are you renting out the space?
Is it because you are falling behind on your mortage?
2. What type of person do you really want to share your home with?
3. Do you have any children? Pets? Are they Truly well behaved?
4. How much traffic flows through your space?
5. Have you ever had a roommate before?
6. Have you prepared any sort of rental agreement?
7. Are you intending to post any photo's of the space?
These are just the basic questions you need to REALLY think about.
Not only will this person/persons be helping you keep the property you are desperately attempting to hold onto, but they deserve to be treated with respect and consideration. Once you embark down this path, you will need to change the way you think of your home. It ceases to to yours alone!
The renter has rights just like you do. If you are asking them to observe quiet hours between 10pm-8am you MUST observe the quiet hours as well.
Ifd you have children, think real hard about having strangers in your home, especially if they don't have any. Be honest! You know your kids are B-A-D, so don't get your nickers all twisted up when you're reminded that they are.
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, February 9, 2009
About Etta
Etta James like every other American has a right to voice her opinion।
I thought it was funny and agreed that Beyonce had no business singing 'her' signature song।
As I recall back in December Beyonce was on some show saying she wanted to sing for President Elect Obama। When asked what she would sing, her response was, "At Last." I was appalled! Personally I don't care for her nor her music, but she is popular and it is understandable that she was asked to perform. In my opinion, she should have sang something else. Why couldn't she sing one of her own songs. Oh I know why, they are not appropriate! From what I've seen of her it appears impossible to sing without shaking-her-money-maker.
Right-On Etta, You go girl. BTW I don't think President Obama cares what anyone says one way or another.
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
I thought it was funny and agreed that Beyonce had no business singing 'her' signature song।
As I recall back in December Beyonce was on some show saying she wanted to sing for President Elect Obama। When asked what she would sing, her response was, "At Last." I was appalled! Personally I don't care for her nor her music, but she is popular and it is understandable that she was asked to perform. In my opinion, she should have sang something else. Why couldn't she sing one of her own songs. Oh I know why, they are not appropriate! From what I've seen of her it appears impossible to sing without shaking-her-money-maker.
Right-On Etta, You go girl. BTW I don't think President Obama cares what anyone says one way or another.
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Our New Years Resolutions
Greetings to all;
Were just beginning the second month of the New Year, and it is unfortunate that some of us have already abandoned our 'Resolutions.'
Not to worry, this happens every year to most of us, but it doesn't mean we should give up!
I personally decided to set a series of goals for myself this year, starting off with what I consider my most serious issue. But get this, I didn't even try to start on January 1st. It was only about 3 week ago when I began to put forth the effort.
Eating during the middle of the night! Yep, that's right. I wake up in the middle of the night and after a visit to the bathroom [pardon me, but it's true] I head straight for the kitchen. Pop-tarts, cookies, potato chips, or leftovers. They are all fair game!
Sad but true.
You see for most of the month of December someone in the house had a cold or Flu-like symptoms except for myself. I had been so careful avoiding the type of contact that passes these viruses on. Alas finally I started to feel Sinus pressure and... well I ended up with a scratchy throat/dry cough. I actually went a full 24 hours without eating anything. I finally forced myself to eat a little something & for the next 2 days I hardly ate Anything, especially at Night. Wow! I was onto something.
Armed with 3 whole nights under my belt I began to make a conscious effort to to eat anything when I awoke during the night. I must admit I was doing great and was very proud of myself until,... You guessed it. Last night I slipped. When I got up around 5am I also grabbed a handful of Cheetos. [bummer]
I had been reproaching myself all-day-long for slipping, but I have also realized that sometimes we slip even more than once. I can't let it stop me, permanently now can I? Tonight when I awaken I simply remind myself, [as I have had to do for the past week] not to eat anything. Lay back down and go back to sleep.
Wish me luck!
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
Were just beginning the second month of the New Year, and it is unfortunate that some of us have already abandoned our 'Resolutions.'
Not to worry, this happens every year to most of us, but it doesn't mean we should give up!
I personally decided to set a series of goals for myself this year, starting off with what I consider my most serious issue. But get this, I didn't even try to start on January 1st. It was only about 3 week ago when I began to put forth the effort.
Eating during the middle of the night! Yep, that's right. I wake up in the middle of the night and after a visit to the bathroom [pardon me, but it's true] I head straight for the kitchen. Pop-tarts, cookies, potato chips, or leftovers. They are all fair game!
Sad but true.
You see for most of the month of December someone in the house had a cold or Flu-like symptoms except for myself. I had been so careful avoiding the type of contact that passes these viruses on. Alas finally I started to feel Sinus pressure and... well I ended up with a scratchy throat/dry cough. I actually went a full 24 hours without eating anything. I finally forced myself to eat a little something & for the next 2 days I hardly ate Anything, especially at Night. Wow! I was onto something.
Armed with 3 whole nights under my belt I began to make a conscious effort to to eat anything when I awoke during the night. I must admit I was doing great and was very proud of myself until,... You guessed it. Last night I slipped. When I got up around 5am I also grabbed a handful of Cheetos. [bummer]
I had been reproaching myself all-day-long for slipping, but I have also realized that sometimes we slip even more than once. I can't let it stop me, permanently now can I? Tonight when I awaken I simply remind myself, [as I have had to do for the past week] not to eat anything. Lay back down and go back to sleep.
Wish me luck!
Peace,
Loko, Queen of The Night
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