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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Opus 2015-380: On the Street: A Problem

Please.  Restaurant managers, train you people to stop saying, “No problem.”  Of course it is no problem.  I am paying you to make it no problem.  You are supposed to make the problem go away. 

The appropriate response is, “My pleasure” or “Consider it done” or “Yes, is there anything else I can do for you?”  The world is full of problems and an extra pat of butter is not one of them.

homo unius libri
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6 comments:

  1. VickiSeptember 9, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    May we also add to that the habit of calling old ladies "Sweetie?" I am old. And arthritic. And somewhat grumpy. What I am not is a Sweetie. Harumph.

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    1. PumiceSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:25 AM

      I get that one from waitresses. The one that gets under my skin is being called "young man". I worked years for this gray hair.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. Gorges SmytheSeptember 9, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Back when I was doing push-button telemarketing, they had a key for that despicable phrase, but none for "thank you."

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    1. PumiceSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      And that is a fairly accurate measure of our dialogue.

      Grace and peace

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  3. Vincent TonSeptember 9, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    Sounds like a personal problem.

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    1. PumiceSeptember 10, 2015 at 5:26 AM

      Since the response is usually mindless and has nothing to do with the situation, let me say, "Racist!"

      Grace and peace

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