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...happy Wordful Wednesday

My first complaint.....*sniff*

Well....it has happened!! I received my first complaint!!

No...not on my blog....on my column.

Some of you may already know that I write a column for the local newspaper called Kates Korner. I write every other week and I write stuff about parenting and the ups and downs of it and I put a funny little spin to it. I write about stuff that I feel like parents can relate to like school battles, halloween costumes, food pickiness, whining and just overall personal parenting experiences. Sometimes I write about how to save money.....do you get the idea?! I guess you could say that it is a little bloggish, but its my corner and I will write whatever I feel like writing! I don't vent about my marriage or about co-workers like I do on my blog. I was upset about this letter and probably shouldn't take it to heart..... And I realize that this reader has a right to her opinion, but dang.

I have posted the letter and would like your take on it.

I'm not taking it well.

In fact...I boo hoo'd and cried for 20 mins after I read it.

I'm just wondering if other people in the community feel the same way!

Here is the letter. (It should be printed in the paper...but only if I approve it.....and I'm thinking....ummm.....not.)

*sniff*

Ahem...

Dear Editor,
 
I have to admit that I was initially excited about the introduction of the column Kate's Korner.  I have only lived in this County for a few years and I have two small children and I was looking forward to some insight on fun things to do in the area or places to avoid, activities to participate in, etc...  However, I have been gravely disappointed in the column and the Newspaper for printing it.    I wish Kate would please save the material about her personal parental woes for her blog or Facebook page.  Try and print something useful in the column.  She could be an advocate for the parents of the county or helpful to the community at large instead of using this column as a sounding board or therapy session.  For example, mention the wonderful programs that the libraries have offered this summer as part of the Summer Reading Program and offer regularly during the school year or highlight the unique accomplishments of local young people.  I am very concerned, upset and a little bit embarrassed that Kate's Kolumn is the only representative for parents in this county printed in your publication.  I appreciate your time and cooperation in addressing my concerns in upcoming issues.
 
Regards,
Karen
 
 
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Dumb as a...

.....box of rocks

This is the coffee mug that my co-worker needs....How bout a t-shirt instead...

maybe a picture for her office....

1,000 words and a purple speedo

I gotta give it to the guy...

He has some seriously high levels of self-esteem!

((Squint)) Are those space ships?

Check out Jenn @ Cheaper than Therapy for more pics!

Today she gets Fired....

That's right.



My co-worker gets the boot today.



Long story short....She stole money from the company. It wasn't a large amount.....but never-the-less.....she stole something that wasn't hers.



I'm feeling a little stressed out about the whole situation. See, she is the one that got ME my job. And now, she is losing her job and I know she is going to call me today and want to know why I didn't tell her that this was happening.



Huh? What? You got FIRED? what in the world....



That's my strategy. I'm playing dumb.



I believe she has been stealing all along and I am glad she is leaving. I hate the fact that I am sitting in an office with a thieving con-artist. She is the type of person that wants everyone to hold hands and pray after every staff meeting. She posts on her facebook about how blessed her life is and God is Good.



Well.....



I think she really needs to pray....pray for forgiveness. I mean.....seriously.

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