This is my faux antique dog cart. I attached a small hayrack planter to the front. I have to pinch back the flowers so they will be fuller. I have to do that with all my petunias. I planted these last year and they came back this spring.
On to my anti Macon Leary moment.
We are discussing "The Accidental Tourist" in my literature class. If you have read the book or have seen the movie, you know he is weird. He has this ritual of seeking out a spot in a waiting room, plane, movie or whatever that involves making sure no one will come near him.
Today the Veterans' dental clinic was full of Macon Leary wannabes. Everybody there was taking up three seats. There was nowhere SO and I could sit together. People had themselves, purses/bags and reading material strewn among their three seats.
SO checked in and then took off to brush his teeth. I stood against the wall just looking at all these people and getting madder by the second. If anyone dared to ask if I wanted to sit down, I was going to say "I would, but there is no room for me and my spouse. Does everyone really need more than one chair?"
I finally scoped out an area we might be able to fit. I asked if the seat was taken. The lady said it was her husband's seat. I know her old dude vet was seeing the dentist. The minute he comes out they are leaving. That is the routine! Why the hell could I not sit there.
The next lady I asked had the paper spread out next to her. She said I guess so, I'm finished with the paper. She then proceeded to give me the paper. I handed it right back to her and told her I wouldn't be needing it! She looked at me like I was crazy and scuttled off to sit somewhere else. She probably thought I was a crazy vet. You do run into some of those at the VA, but you get used to it. At least we were able to sit together.
I always stuff my things under the chair to make sure everyone has a seat. We've been seeing full capacity waiting rooms lately - wonder why?
Why does everyone feel they have to shut themselves off from each other? If you want to, go ahead fine, but do it in one chair!
And like I mentioned, the second MY old dude vet came out, we left - so no need to save seats!
Other than this, my day went very well.
4 comments:
Clemencia, I love the dog cart! I don't think I've ever seen one, real or faux. The flowers look great in it! I like looking at the pictures you've posted lately.
I too have run into lots of people who seem more stand offish. I have to admit though that I usually use the seat next to me for my purse and other items I have with me. If there are very few seats, however I don't put my things there.
Clemencia, love the petunias in your dog cart. Can you tell I like flowers. The faux dog cart is gorgeous as well.
I loved that book, and I love Anne Tyler's writing style. I do recall, though, that it was painful to read. Leary was SO uptight!
I do tend to distance myself from others, but as you said--I do it in one seat. I put my extra things under my chair/between my feet or on my lap.
People can be so rude these days!
~Jen M.
I though William Hurt gave one of his best all time performances as Leary in the film. His portrayal really matched the image Tyler's writing conjured up for me at least.
There's always a delightful element of humor in your rants, Clemencia.
You should take the (beautiful) petunias out of the cart and put Brandon to work! LOL
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