I went to visit friends in Bloomfield, NJ over the 4th of July weekend. I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to make what is kind of a pilgrimage to Wine Library. Over the past year, I have become familiar with Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee on Twitter), Director of Operations at Wine Library, who has become one of the best tools that I have to motivate myself and others. Gary's seemingly nonstop dedication to his family, business, and life ventures helps me try to set similar examples. From following Gary on Twitter and watching every episode of WineLibraryTV (albeit about a month and a half behind), I get the sense that he is a great guy who isn't just going on stage to sell wine. This being said, I figured that it only made sense to make my pilgrimage to the place where it all happens and see if it was different than any other knowledgeable wine store. I was not disappointed
As the weekend approached, I posted on Twitter a few times that I was anticipating visiting Wine Library, because it made me very happy to tell people that don't know what or where it is, but listen to me talk about Gary all the time, that I was finally going to have a first hand account. Much to my surprise, Matt Sitomer (@mattsito) replied to one of my tweets, asking when I was planning on being there and offering to show me around (OH, the POWER of Twitter). To put it mildly, I was thrilled. I think that I felt that I might get that much more of a clear picture about what Gary, his business, and his staff were all about. I had no idea what the size of the store was, but figured that at the very least, I was able to get some expert wine recommendations from Matt after meeting him. I told him that I would let him know, as I had to consult my friend, Tricia, who was also going to be my transportation. After such consultation, we decided to go late Friday morning. I let Matt know via Twitter what the plan was and he still offered to give me a quick guide around the place, even thought he had a tight time schedule. Tricia, Cara (her daughter), and I left for the short drive to Springfield, and unfortunately, as toddlers sometimes do, Cara got sick on the way and we had to turn around. As I only have the mighty iPod Touch, I was not able to inform Matt that I wouldn't be able to make it until we got back home. I felt terrible about the situation and really hope that Matt understands and forgives me. Even though I was never able to meet him, I was incredibly impressed by Matt's apparent generosity, which influenced my raving about Wine Library for most of the weekend. We looked forward to making the trip on Saturday together with Kevin (friend, husband, and father), regardless of my missed chance to get shown around.
Upon arrival, we entered the store and were immediately greeted by one of the staff. This made for a very good first impression. We grabbed a cart and perused the deli (thanks for the cheese samples), which was unknown to me, but really added to the store. From there, we started searching for wine. I went down aisle after aisle, looking for wines that I remembered from WineLibraryTV (I now have a new iPod app called Drync Wine where I can make notes). I found a few and also selected some of the bargain plays from the Top Ten that were being displayed. It was not wine however, that so impressed me with the facility. It was the staff. These employees looked and sounded like they were on a mission, not only to be full of energy and enthusiasm in their work, but also to make a point to ask us if we needed any help. I repeatedly told each person that I was good and they politely left me alone (thank you). One of these great staff members was Kristen Murphy (@kmurph), whose smile and politeness was memorable amongst her hustle (thanks to Gary for putting that word in my daily vocabulary) to do whatever she was doing. This is something that I don't get from every shopping experience that I have and it was very much appreciated. An additional test though would come when I actually did desire help. I was told by Tricia that we needed a Cabernet for dinner. Since I'm not a big Cabernet drinker, I wanted to ask the staff for a recommendation. The staff searched for someone who could make me a recommendation and I was pointed to two choices, including the 2007 Clone 5 from California. I seemed to remember this one from WineLibraryTV so I insisted to Tricia that we try that for dinner. I had been making very successful pairings in the months prior to this, so I was hoping that the trend would continue. At dinner, this wine went very well, and I'm happy to say that it is probably my favorite Cabernet that I have had, in my slim Cabernet history. Getting back to the store now, we filled our cart with wine, went upstairs, filled the cart with some merchandise for me, and then checked out. As we loaded up the car, the general consensus was that it was well worth making the trip and that Kevin and Tricia would return in the future to stock up again. I was thrilled that Wine Library did not disappoint me or anyone that was with me, which further adds to my admiration of Gary.
It's hard to explain in words how much I appreciated the staff at Wine Library. Obviously, Gary was most visible to me going in, due to his Twitter posts, and internet videos. I learned over the course of a few days that he employs seemingly awesome and great people including Matt and Kristen, which set Wine Library apart from other wine stores. Yes, there is great marketing in Gary's brand and how he puts himself out there for all to see. I would be ignorant to say that this might not influence my opinion, but I really think that the total experience from my weekend was real and good, and not just an infatuation. Thanks to Gary, Matt, and Kristen for doing what they do and for their assistance. Just to get the offer to meet Matt, regardless of what he could have shown me, set the tone for my weekend and should be a testament to the culture of the business and the quality of Gary and his staff. Thank you. :)
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Sunday, November 2, 2008
My Special Comment on Election Withdrawal + Solution
As I was watching Today this morning on NBC, I was saddened at the story of people who will be suffering election withdrawal after the election on Tuesday. Don't get me wrong; it is great that so many people seem to have been energized as a result of this election. It is such a wonderful thing that people have finally found the motivation to exercise their right to vote and take advantage of their privilege to vote. The only sad thing about this participation is that it took the current situation, however you want to look at it, to get people to finally care about casting a vote for their leaders. How many people have never even voted before this election? The numbers are pathetic as historically, registered voter turnout on election day has always been around the thirty percent mark on average...even with the special election in Indiana last spring where I figured that the turnout would be markedly higher due to Andre Carson running to fill Julia Carson's seat...it wasn't. So now, my problem is with people who apparently are going to temporarily lose their minds, shut down, and not be able to live life, once this election cycle is over. It would probably be insulting to many for me to remind them that Obama and McCain do not care about you (neither do the third party candidates, but then, to many Obama and McCain supporters, they aren't important enough to be taken seriously). Obama and McCain care about getting elected. They could care less if you eat a bunch of leftover Halloween chocolate in a depression induced binge on Wednesday morning. They could care less that you spent countless hours volunteering for them and going to their rallies (shouldn't you have been at work (but that's another story altogether)). They could care less that this election means more to you than anything you have ever voted for in the past (except maybe for American Idol and America's Got Talent, which again is another sad story for another day about how so many people take voting for reality shows more seriously than voting for people who actually have the power to impact their everyday lives). Obama and McCain do not care about you. They care about themselves and they care about how their philosophies can make you like them better through policy and practice so you will vote for them again in the future. DO NOT MAKE THIS ELECTION PERSONAL. IT IS A BUSINESS DECISION FOR THEM AND IT SHOULD BE A BUSINESS DECISION FOR YOU!!
Now, my solution for all who have continued to read this far and are still with me (maybe hating me, but that's ok). Take some time to review the pictures that I have posted below, pictures from the real world, pictures of life in downtown Indianapolis at a place that I love so much, and that more people should probably pull themselves away from their televisions and computers and experience, the downtown canal. These pictures were taken in September, before the green started to go away. My hope is that if you feel yourself in a time of despair for whatever reason this week, that you can look at these pictures and feel a bit comforted, a bit happier, and maybe a bit more motivated to live your life to it's fullest and not sit around and sulk because your candidate did not win, or just because the campaign cycle, which has been going on for way too long, is now over...
I love the bubbling fountains. You should go see them for yourself.
Sometimes, a nice time for reflection in the shade lets you put things back into the perspective of reality.
How could you not want to be spending the day here if you are in Indianapolis. Yes, I would rather be at the beach, but that's not an option here.
Just imagine the peacefulness if you and yours, and your dog perhaps, came down here for a nice midday stroll. You will temporarily forget about any problems that you may be having.
Look, you could even bring a blanket and some picnic food and drink and have a nice afternoon overlooking the fountain.
Stand tall like this tree!! Don't let post-election depression get the better of you!!
Peacefulness, serenity, trees, leaves, grass, the sounds of people laughing and playing, and yes, even the sights and scents and sounds of bums and beggars occasionally. It's all part of the real world. Electoral campaigns, while real, do not reflect reality, but are rather ever lengthening events where propaganda is used to make you feel and buy into the hype. This is not a bad thing, people need to be energized and active in helping choose what direction their localities, states, and country will go in, but when it is all over, you need to get back to reality and not find yourself stuck in the quicksand of the political campaign process!!
Now, my solution for all who have continued to read this far and are still with me (maybe hating me, but that's ok). Take some time to review the pictures that I have posted below, pictures from the real world, pictures of life in downtown Indianapolis at a place that I love so much, and that more people should probably pull themselves away from their televisions and computers and experience, the downtown canal. These pictures were taken in September, before the green started to go away. My hope is that if you feel yourself in a time of despair for whatever reason this week, that you can look at these pictures and feel a bit comforted, a bit happier, and maybe a bit more motivated to live your life to it's fullest and not sit around and sulk because your candidate did not win, or just because the campaign cycle, which has been going on for way too long, is now over...
I love the bubbling fountains. You should go see them for yourself.
Sometimes, a nice time for reflection in the shade lets you put things back into the perspective of reality.
How could you not want to be spending the day here if you are in Indianapolis. Yes, I would rather be at the beach, but that's not an option here.
Just imagine the peacefulness if you and yours, and your dog perhaps, came down here for a nice midday stroll. You will temporarily forget about any problems that you may be having.
Look, you could even bring a blanket and some picnic food and drink and have a nice afternoon overlooking the fountain.
Stand tall like this tree!! Don't let post-election depression get the better of you!!
Peacefulness, serenity, trees, leaves, grass, the sounds of people laughing and playing, and yes, even the sights and scents and sounds of bums and beggars occasionally. It's all part of the real world. Electoral campaigns, while real, do not reflect reality, but are rather ever lengthening events where propaganda is used to make you feel and buy into the hype. This is not a bad thing, people need to be energized and active in helping choose what direction their localities, states, and country will go in, but when it is all over, you need to get back to reality and not find yourself stuck in the quicksand of the political campaign process!!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Football
Today's topic is NFL football fandom. After watching a thoroughly satisfying stomp of the Indianapolis Colts my Green Bay Packers, I have been inspired to write this. I should probably say 'our' Green Bay Packers, because, as is widely known, the team is owned, essentially by its fans. Now, I'm not a shareholder, as I reside in Indianapolis and not in Green Bay, but I am from Sheboygan, WI, and the Packers really belong to everyone in Wisconsin, sentimentally anyway.
The Green Bay Packers have the best fans in the NFL. I know, I know, various polls are taken every year that suggest that another team has the best fans and there are fans in every market who claim to be the best in the league, but come on...the Packers haven't had a football game blacked out in decades. I am over 30,000 down on the season ticket waiting list, and will most likely have to bequest my spot to an heir. This means that there is no chance that anyone in the Packers market should ever not be able to see their team on broadcast television. This has been and will be for a very long time. Sure, other teams have waiting lists, but how many teams have years go by where only two season ticket holders drop off...? How many other markets virtually shut down in public on Sunday because of the draw for football viewing? Ok, let's say you have those. How many markets have so many diehard fans that are willing to come hours early, tailgate in the lots, the streets, the neighbor's yards, and then go into a stadium that is comprised of extremely uncomfortable bleacher seating, forcing you to stand, if not only to keep warm because the wind chill lowers the perceived temperature to 20 below zero...? The Green Bay Packers have these things, plus one of the most storied histories in the NFL, which is also due in part to the fans of the Wisconsin northwoods and southern glacial crop. How many other markets can have a team have ten or so consecutive losing seasons and not have half of their fans jump off the bandwagon...? I could go on...but I'd like to go on to something else.
I live in Indianapolis, home to the Colts. I learned while eavesdropping at work this week that there are fans who have complaints over the brand new beautiful facility that is Lucas Oil Stadium. I haven't been in it yet, but accounts are that the seats are small and uncomfortable and there are some partially obstructed views. I can live with people making these complaints, but you also have to look at it this way. You pay for what you get, as in obstructed seating is most likely in less demand and therefore on average cheaper. More importantly, this is your team. You should be standing and raucously cheering on your team anyway. If you don't like the seats because they are too small for a 250+ lb person, get up and stand. It'll be healthier for you anyway. Stand up, stop being lazy, and take advantage of being in attendance at a professional sporting event and cheer for your team. Yell, clap, do something, but don't bitch about how you wanted a chaise lounge for your 80 buck ticket.
Even worse, I heard two new complaints this week that are absolutely idiotic. I have been told that one, when the roof is open, it gets too hot in the sun, and two, the building casts too many shadows on the field. When I heard these things, I had to restrain myself from making a fool of myself in what was a semi-professional setting. WHAT THE FUCK?!?! Football is made to be played outside, not in the comfort of a fucking dome. Now that you don't have a dome anymore, you get a bit of the elements when watching the Colts. Open air stadiums all create shadows eventually, but anything is better than a dome. I lived in Minneapolis, MN for four years and believe me, after attending dozens of sporting events in the Metrodome, there is little to nothing that is better in a dome than outside for the TRUE FAN. If you are going to bitch about creature comforts, shell out for the fucking box seats and give me your Miller High Life, because I would happily take your seats off of your hands for you and then drink your beer too, because you don't deserve either. AND YOU DEFINITELY DO NOT REPRESENT THE BEST FANS IN THE NFL!!
The Packers beat the Colts today and I am thrilled. I am more thrilled because I have a week to rub it in the face of people that don't know what being the 'best' fan takes. I am part of the best fans in the NFL in that I am a Green Bay Packers fan. I however, am not the best fan. I have sat in my seat plenty at sporting events across the company, including the recently attended ALCS game 1 in Tampa, the most disappointing MLB game that I have ever been at. I swear at my favorite teams' players when they screw up and/or act like idiots. I do not however jump on and off of bandwagons, or take opportunities to see my favorite teams for granted. These are two things that I am seeing plenty of Colts fans doing, have seen plenty of Vikings fans do, and will probably see plenty more fans across the country do in the future. So next time, you think that you are among the best fans of any particular sport...I invite you to take a look at the Green Bay Packers, grill a brat, grab a beer, wear ridiculously weighted pieces of colored foam on your head, and think about how lucky you are to be able to root for a team at all.
GO PACK GO!!
GO GOPHERS!!
GO RAYS!!
GO CUBS...
GO TWINS...
GO ALL OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL!!
The Green Bay Packers have the best fans in the NFL. I know, I know, various polls are taken every year that suggest that another team has the best fans and there are fans in every market who claim to be the best in the league, but come on...the Packers haven't had a football game blacked out in decades. I am over 30,000 down on the season ticket waiting list, and will most likely have to bequest my spot to an heir. This means that there is no chance that anyone in the Packers market should ever not be able to see their team on broadcast television. This has been and will be for a very long time. Sure, other teams have waiting lists, but how many teams have years go by where only two season ticket holders drop off...? How many other markets virtually shut down in public on Sunday because of the draw for football viewing? Ok, let's say you have those. How many markets have so many diehard fans that are willing to come hours early, tailgate in the lots, the streets, the neighbor's yards, and then go into a stadium that is comprised of extremely uncomfortable bleacher seating, forcing you to stand, if not only to keep warm because the wind chill lowers the perceived temperature to 20 below zero...? The Green Bay Packers have these things, plus one of the most storied histories in the NFL, which is also due in part to the fans of the Wisconsin northwoods and southern glacial crop. How many other markets can have a team have ten or so consecutive losing seasons and not have half of their fans jump off the bandwagon...? I could go on...but I'd like to go on to something else.
I live in Indianapolis, home to the Colts. I learned while eavesdropping at work this week that there are fans who have complaints over the brand new beautiful facility that is Lucas Oil Stadium. I haven't been in it yet, but accounts are that the seats are small and uncomfortable and there are some partially obstructed views. I can live with people making these complaints, but you also have to look at it this way. You pay for what you get, as in obstructed seating is most likely in less demand and therefore on average cheaper. More importantly, this is your team. You should be standing and raucously cheering on your team anyway. If you don't like the seats because they are too small for a 250+ lb person, get up and stand. It'll be healthier for you anyway. Stand up, stop being lazy, and take advantage of being in attendance at a professional sporting event and cheer for your team. Yell, clap, do something, but don't bitch about how you wanted a chaise lounge for your 80 buck ticket.
Even worse, I heard two new complaints this week that are absolutely idiotic. I have been told that one, when the roof is open, it gets too hot in the sun, and two, the building casts too many shadows on the field. When I heard these things, I had to restrain myself from making a fool of myself in what was a semi-professional setting. WHAT THE FUCK?!?! Football is made to be played outside, not in the comfort of a fucking dome. Now that you don't have a dome anymore, you get a bit of the elements when watching the Colts. Open air stadiums all create shadows eventually, but anything is better than a dome. I lived in Minneapolis, MN for four years and believe me, after attending dozens of sporting events in the Metrodome, there is little to nothing that is better in a dome than outside for the TRUE FAN. If you are going to bitch about creature comforts, shell out for the fucking box seats and give me your Miller High Life, because I would happily take your seats off of your hands for you and then drink your beer too, because you don't deserve either. AND YOU DEFINITELY DO NOT REPRESENT THE BEST FANS IN THE NFL!!
The Packers beat the Colts today and I am thrilled. I am more thrilled because I have a week to rub it in the face of people that don't know what being the 'best' fan takes. I am part of the best fans in the NFL in that I am a Green Bay Packers fan. I however, am not the best fan. I have sat in my seat plenty at sporting events across the company, including the recently attended ALCS game 1 in Tampa, the most disappointing MLB game that I have ever been at. I swear at my favorite teams' players when they screw up and/or act like idiots. I do not however jump on and off of bandwagons, or take opportunities to see my favorite teams for granted. These are two things that I am seeing plenty of Colts fans doing, have seen plenty of Vikings fans do, and will probably see plenty more fans across the country do in the future. So next time, you think that you are among the best fans of any particular sport...I invite you to take a look at the Green Bay Packers, grill a brat, grab a beer, wear ridiculously weighted pieces of colored foam on your head, and think about how lucky you are to be able to root for a team at all.
GO PACK GO!!
GO GOPHERS!!
GO RAYS!!
GO CUBS...
GO TWINS...
GO ALL OF COLLEGE BASKETBALL!!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Everything has to start somewhere...
This is the beginning of what I intend to use to publish honest comments for all to see. I don't intend to be politically correct. I don't intend to limit myself to any one kind of format, topic, or expectation. What I do hope is that anyone who finds themselves reading what I write, will think about, respect, and discuss such thoughts with me and others. I hope that such communication expands the knowledge of every reader, whether they agree with me or not. This being said, not everything that I write will have substance (this paragraph), and not everything I write will be consistent with what I have written previously. I reserve the right to change my mind from time to time and not lock myself into any particular viewpoint or opinion. When I express an opinion, consider it to be thought out, current, but also subject to debate. Right, so let's get on with some substance, or not.
Q's Continuum is something that I would like to explain. I have used it for many years as the name of my micro-business ventures, my fantasy sports teams, and other items such as this blog. I feel that the name reflects a vastness that so much can fall into. For those who are familiar with Star Trek, you may realize where the name comes from. I will provide a brief explanation. Q is a character in Star Trek. While not a deity, Q does appear to be omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is one and also many, who come(s) from a space called The Continuum. He is an intriguing character and I felt that a play on the names would provide an excellent name in itself for a variety of uses.
I have really grown to like using the ellipsis (...). Please don't hate on it's use, as I feel that it goes a long way to not locking me into statements that I make. It kind of lends a trailing off to thoughts that leaves me feeling comfortable. One might ask, "Doesn't comfortability with not locking yourself into a position make you just like a politician?" I would answer, YES. This however does not mean that I have any aspirations to be a politician. If I did, I probably wouldn't be writing this in the first place. I do however feel that it is important for me and for everyone else to keep open minds about most everything. Locking yourself into judgements of this and that stifles diversity and fosters segregation. I challenge everybody to always ask themselves what more they can find and consider about topics that they find themselves forming a solid opinion. I'm not saying that solid opinions shouldn't be formed about anything, but I'm saying that the concept of not wavering from an opinion is not something that furthers progress in society. In this blog, I will probably express many of my own opinions, some of them controversial, but I try to remind myself that they are subject to change, given the right stimulus. Can you find the solid opinion that I have expressed in this paragraph...?
Twitter is something that a friend turned me on to recently and I've found it to be intriguing. While some may see Twitter as not very different from any other form of social networking that has been around for a while, I see it as a novel concept that allows friends and strangers to get brief glimpses into the lives of people that sound interesting to them. By reading others' brief posts, often expressing opinions different between the reader and the writer, a type of social discourse is occurring that I believe to be good for the furtherence of society. This opinion may eventually change. At some point, I may think that Twitter, this blog, and the internet itself are silly and a waste of time to explore...as my opinion of Facebook has slowly become. For now, Twitter remains intriguing.
Now, for my controversial topic of the day, jaywalking. I lose absolutely no sleep at night due to often crossing a street against a traffic light when no traffic would interfere, or because of sometimes just crossing a street where there is no crosswalk and no potentially interfering traffic. I do this a lot, especially when running, so as to keep my pace. My only reservation is when law enforcment is present. Some localities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul have implemented large fines for jaywalking that I don't care to pay. My problem is not with the people that do what I just described. My problem is with those who decide to wander across the road, obviously not caring about traffic or anybody else. My guess is that most people know what I am describing. While my admitted actions may show a disrespect for a statute, these other people show a disrespect for everyone except themselves. I am convinced that people who blatantly jaywalk and cause traffic to slow down (two different hazards there) are themselves convinced that 99% of drivers will not hit them because it's not at all worth the hassle and trouble that would follow. I don't intend to hit anybody like that, but I am coming increasingly closer to such street crossers, trying to put some kind of fear into them, showing them that I won't just back down from this behavior. To those who don't care about anyone else but themselves, please refrain from crossing the street if there is a chance that traffic will be wanting to occupy the same space as you. Please respect those that are around you and maybe you will find more people respecting you. If you don't refrain from this behavior and someone does eventually hit you because they have an attention lapse while driving, I will not feel sorry for you and I may very well have sympathy for the driver. I'm not one to give sympathy for those that I feel engage in obviously idiotic behavior. It does nothing to improve society. I'm not saying that I need you to give a fuck about anybody else, but that doesn't mean that you don't need to respect anybody else. Stop being lazy, find a crosswalk and look for traffic. Rant over...
Q's Continuum is something that I would like to explain. I have used it for many years as the name of my micro-business ventures, my fantasy sports teams, and other items such as this blog. I feel that the name reflects a vastness that so much can fall into. For those who are familiar with Star Trek, you may realize where the name comes from. I will provide a brief explanation. Q is a character in Star Trek. While not a deity, Q does appear to be omnipotent, omnipresent, and omniscient. He is one and also many, who come(s) from a space called The Continuum. He is an intriguing character and I felt that a play on the names would provide an excellent name in itself for a variety of uses.
I have really grown to like using the ellipsis (...). Please don't hate on it's use, as I feel that it goes a long way to not locking me into statements that I make. It kind of lends a trailing off to thoughts that leaves me feeling comfortable. One might ask, "Doesn't comfortability with not locking yourself into a position make you just like a politician?" I would answer, YES. This however does not mean that I have any aspirations to be a politician. If I did, I probably wouldn't be writing this in the first place. I do however feel that it is important for me and for everyone else to keep open minds about most everything. Locking yourself into judgements of this and that stifles diversity and fosters segregation. I challenge everybody to always ask themselves what more they can find and consider about topics that they find themselves forming a solid opinion. I'm not saying that solid opinions shouldn't be formed about anything, but I'm saying that the concept of not wavering from an opinion is not something that furthers progress in society. In this blog, I will probably express many of my own opinions, some of them controversial, but I try to remind myself that they are subject to change, given the right stimulus. Can you find the solid opinion that I have expressed in this paragraph...?
Twitter is something that a friend turned me on to recently and I've found it to be intriguing. While some may see Twitter as not very different from any other form of social networking that has been around for a while, I see it as a novel concept that allows friends and strangers to get brief glimpses into the lives of people that sound interesting to them. By reading others' brief posts, often expressing opinions different between the reader and the writer, a type of social discourse is occurring that I believe to be good for the furtherence of society. This opinion may eventually change. At some point, I may think that Twitter, this blog, and the internet itself are silly and a waste of time to explore...as my opinion of Facebook has slowly become. For now, Twitter remains intriguing.
Now, for my controversial topic of the day, jaywalking. I lose absolutely no sleep at night due to often crossing a street against a traffic light when no traffic would interfere, or because of sometimes just crossing a street where there is no crosswalk and no potentially interfering traffic. I do this a lot, especially when running, so as to keep my pace. My only reservation is when law enforcment is present. Some localities such as Minneapolis and St. Paul have implemented large fines for jaywalking that I don't care to pay. My problem is not with the people that do what I just described. My problem is with those who decide to wander across the road, obviously not caring about traffic or anybody else. My guess is that most people know what I am describing. While my admitted actions may show a disrespect for a statute, these other people show a disrespect for everyone except themselves. I am convinced that people who blatantly jaywalk and cause traffic to slow down (two different hazards there) are themselves convinced that 99% of drivers will not hit them because it's not at all worth the hassle and trouble that would follow. I don't intend to hit anybody like that, but I am coming increasingly closer to such street crossers, trying to put some kind of fear into them, showing them that I won't just back down from this behavior. To those who don't care about anyone else but themselves, please refrain from crossing the street if there is a chance that traffic will be wanting to occupy the same space as you. Please respect those that are around you and maybe you will find more people respecting you. If you don't refrain from this behavior and someone does eventually hit you because they have an attention lapse while driving, I will not feel sorry for you and I may very well have sympathy for the driver. I'm not one to give sympathy for those that I feel engage in obviously idiotic behavior. It does nothing to improve society. I'm not saying that I need you to give a fuck about anybody else, but that doesn't mean that you don't need to respect anybody else. Stop being lazy, find a crosswalk and look for traffic. Rant over...
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