The Good, the Bad & the Ugly is a Council Chronicle series that offers a glimpse at unusual stories in the news around the world. They are intended to provoke thought, inform and elicit a range of emotions from joy, outrage, anger, amusement or hope. These are a summary of stories worth knowing. Each month we will feature a story of the Good, the Bad & the Ugly around the globe. If you come across a news item that falls into any of these categories, please email it to me for possible inclusion in the monthly e-newsletter.
THE BAD
AN ENTITLED MOM INSISTS THAT A STRANGER 'SHARE’ HER NINTENDO SWITCH WITH HER CHILD ON A FLIGHT
A woman shared an experience she had with a demanding woman in an online forum about "Entitled Parents" on Reddit. The incident was on board a Southwest Airlines flight. She sits down in her designated seat, buckles her seatbelt and takes her Nintendo Switch video game out of her purse. She hears someone saying, "excuse me, ma'am" repeatedly and realizes someone is trying to get her attention. It is a woman with a small child seated across the aisle from her.
The mom asked the complete stranger, if her toddler son could use her game during the two-hour flight. She was told no, the woman was not comfortable giving her game to a stranger. The entitled mom refused to take no for an answer, and said that her son was not destructive like other kids, and made a "hand it over" motion with her hand. The lady tried again to explain that she wasn't comfortable with this request and that she brought it aboard for her own use.
"The mom angrily asks the stranger her age, to which she replies that her age is irrelevant. Ms. Entitlement responds with, "well, my son is 8 and this is a 2-hour flight and he needs something to keep him occupied!"
The put upon passenger tells her for the third time that she is not comfortable giving her property to a stranger and she just has to accept that. The unreasonable woman becomes livid, raises her voice and says, "are you serious? Well, Bobby, sorry, buddy. Not everyone knows how to share," she says to the kid sitting next to her but loud enough for many other passengers to hear. The kid started whining and kicking the seat in front of him. The mom turns to the lady and has the audacity to say, "thanks for this! A sweet kid just wants to share with you and you're being ignorant about it."
The entitled mom caused such a scene that other passengers began to comment. She was told by another passenger that the woman had told her nicely that she was uncomfortable giving her electronics to a stranger. The mom then began arguing with the other passenger, too.
"She's an adult and she can't share with a child for a few minutes of a nearly 2 hour flight," the irrational woman said. To which she was told that she should have brought something for her child to do during the flight. That finally shut the mom up for the duration of the flight. When the plane landed and the passengers were deplaning, the entitled mom collected her kid and her luggage but had one final thing to say.
"I hope you're happy going against God's word and not sharing with a child."
Several passengers laughed at her comment as she left the plane.
The Nintendo Switch retails for about $300
This entitled mom was bold and very persistent, I will say that for her. How would you have handled this situation if you were minding your business on a plane and were approached in this manner by another passenger?
THERE ARE NO WORK
ANNIVERSARIES IN AUGUST.
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
In the last two years, we have all experienced new challenges that have affected our mental, physical, and social well-being. Many of us have felt tired and stressed, which is why wellness and self-care are more important than ever before. Our wellness journey is an ongoing one, and we have to prioritize our emotional and physical health. Here are some ideas to care for the many dimensions of wellness, so we can nourish our bodies and nurture our minds.
DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS
There are five main aspects of personal health: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual. In order to be considered "well," it is very important for none of these areas to be neglected. The following are ways to maximize your personal wellness.
PHYSICAL
Exercise. Even walking 30 minutes a day will considerably improve your health.
Eat Healthy. Avoid fried foods, sodas, processed meats, and sweets. Strive for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.
Don't skip meals, especially breakfast. Skipping it slows down your metabolism and can cause weight gain.
Avoid heavy drinking.
Aim for 6-8 hours of sleep every night.
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EMOTIONAL
Try to maintain a positive attitude even when things are difficult.
Play with a pet. Vent to a trusted friend.
Listen to music.
Meditate.
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SOCIAL
Spend time with good friends.
Try a new activity or event.
Keep a balance with your social life and work life.
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SPIRITUAL
Seek out a quiet place to fortify your spirit.
Spend time appreciating nature.
Be grateful.
There's always something to be thankful for in life.
If you have a religion, study and practice it.
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INTELLECTUAL
Stay informed about current affairs.
Read a book.
Learn about something new as often as you can.
Enrich your mind and life with knowledge.
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Establishing healthy habits is a challenging but important part of maintaining your wellness. Small actions and simple activities like these can make a big difference in your holistic health. The holistic approach to health care focuses on the health of the entire body and mind and not just parts of the body.
Before & After Rescue Dog Transformation
Who can resist a heartwarming makeover, especially when it involves a sweet dog? Whether they were abandoned, lost or mistreated, these down-on-their luck dogs were in dire need of a loving presence in their lives. That's where caring animal shelters, pet rescues and foster parents come into the picture. With a little love and much-needed TLC, these rescue dogs started thriving — inside and out. These before-and-after transformation pictures speak for themselves. Hopefully, it will inspire you to adopt a rescue pup of your own.
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HERSHEY
From heartbreaking to heartbreaker! This pup's fur was described as matted to "almost drywall level" — so after this grooming session, Hershey got a much-deserved, nice, relaxing bath. Now his big, beautiful eyes are front and center, which definitely helped him land with his paw-some new family.
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Please consider adopting a pet from your local animal shelter or a pet rescue if you have room in your home and heart for a new furry family member. Trust me, you'll be so glad that you did. 🐾❤️
1. What do you throw out when you want to use it but take in when you don’t want to use it? Answer: An anchor.
2. What occurs once in a minute, twice in a moment, and never in 1,000 years? Answer: The letter "m."
3. What do you lose the moment you share it? Answer: A secret.
4. What thrives when you feed it but dies when you water it? Answer: A fire.
5. What belongs to you but is used by everyone you meet? Answer: Your name.
6. What do you buy to eat but never consume? Answer: Cutlery.
7. What's lighter than a feather but impossible to hold for much more than a minute? Answer: Your breath.
8. What makes more as you take them? Answer: Footsteps.
9. What never walks but always runs? Answer: A river.
10. What's bought by the yard and worn by the foot? Answer: A carpet.
Side-Eye Pics are a series of photographs of people or animals behaving strangely or annoyingly. They are doing things that make one pause and take a second look. Their actions are perplexing enough to those observing them to earn them the side eye.
It must have been some kind of night for this guy.
FRIENDSHIP DAY, AUGUST 7TH
BOOK LOVER'S DAY, AUGUST 9TH
NATIONAL LAZY DAY, AUGUST 10TH
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY, AUGUST 21ST
NATIONAL WAFFLE DAY, AUGUST 24TH
NATIONAL DOG DAY, AUGUST 26TH
NATIONAL IMMUNIZATION AWARENESS MONTH
1. Michael Jackson’s music video for “Thriller” has been seen by more than 4 billion people since its release.
2. 49% of Americans start their day with cereal.
3. The average millionaire goes bankrupt at least 3.5 times.
4. Your subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than your conscious mind.
5. Repeatedly hitting something until you get it to work is actually called “percussive maintenance.”
No need to call IT, try a little percussive maintenance, lol
6. The average millionaire goes bankrupt at least 3.5 times.
7. Your subconscious mind is 30,000 times more powerful than your conscious mind.
8. Sleeping allows your brain’s synapses to be optimized and prevents your brain from becoming too large.
9. People are more likely to remember the first and last things they read on a list than anything else.
10. A man’s cognitive function is impaired when interacting with women. Even the thought of interacting with females affects the male brain.
Coco Gray
Coco Gray is Lisa Franklin Gray's fur baby. She is a 10 year-old Shih Tzu. Ms. Coco is the most well-behaved dog you will ever meet. She loves belly rubs, bacon, Beggin' Strips and Turkey Bites. She snores like an old man and is cuteness personified.
Coco
Thank you, Lisa, for allowing the Council Chronicle to feature Coco in the August edition of the Canine Corner. She's such a little cutie.😍
Quick-Fix Meals feature recipes that are hearty, tasty and quickly-prepared. These meals are ready in 30 minutes or less. They are ideal for those days when you come home after a long day at work, hungry and tired. But you want a substantial meal, not just a quick snack.
This shrimp pasta recipe is easy to make with the best big flavors: garlic, lemon, and Parmesan. It’s a home run dinner idea that’s always a hit.
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1 pound large shrimp, deveined (tail on or off, wild caught preferred)
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon each smoked paprika, garlic powder and onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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White Wine Sauce, recipe below
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8 ounces spaghetti
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Finely chopped Italian parsley, to garnish
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Lemon wedges, to garnish
WHITE WINE SAUCE
INGREDIENTS
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4 cloves garlic
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1 shallot (¼ cup finely chopped)
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4 tablespoon salted butter
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1 tablespoon flour (or gluten-free flour)
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½ cup white wine
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½ cup heavy cream (or milk)
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¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
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¼ teaspoon salt
DIRECTIONS
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If using frozen shrimp, thaw according to the instructions on package.
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Cook the pasta: Start a pot of well salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. Drain the pasta. (If it finishes before the sauce, add it back to the pot with a drizzle of olive oil so it doesn’t stick.)
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Cook the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the spices. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs. Set them aside.
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Make the sauce: Wipe out the skillet. In the same skillet make the White Wine Sauce.
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Serve: When the sauce is done, add the pasta to the skillet with the sauce. Then add the shrimp and toss until it’s warmed through. Remove from the heat. Garnish with finely chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately. Enjoy.
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TRUTH BOMBS are described in the urban dictionary as surprising but true statements. A fact or piece of knowledge that, when told to a listener, is devastating to the listener's argument or world view.
New Yorker Seth Phillips has gained a cult following for his truth bombs that protest anything from loud engines, phones that shatter easily, “x” in espresso, and other very specific, small things that add up to our daily lives. He has a whopping 7.5 million followers on social media. Phillips has gone mainstream enough that the fast fashion giant Zara has capitalized on his popularity by selling "Dude With Sign" shirts in their summer collection.
And, of course, there’s always something new to protest. Such as, hot coffee in summer or verifying you’re not a robot online. The Council Chronicle will now feature these truth bombs in each edition. Those of us who have had enough of everything will get a chuckle out of this series.
LOL
ANGELA WEBSTER 8/2
EDWIN ERNEST 8/22
STUART BENSON 8/24
ERICA TURNER 8/24
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
'WOULD YOU RATHER' QUESTIONS ARE GREAT CONVERSATION STARTERS AND JUST PLAIN FUN.
1. Would you rather work 80 hours one week and have the next week off or work 40 hours for the week (spread across seven days including weekends) for two weeks?
2. Would you rather be the CEO of a company or another executive?
3. Would you rather bike or drive to work?
4. Would you rather work in a big city or a small town (if you could have the same job both places)?
5. Would you rather do something you love and make just enough money to get by or do something you hate but make billions of dollars?
6. Would you rather have a constant supply of the best coffee in the world at your office or a constant supply of the best snacks in the world at your office?
7. Would you rather get paid your entire salary plus benefits all at once for the year or get paid little by little throughout the year?
8. Would you rather have way more work than you could ever accomplish in a day and be stressed or have hardly any work at all and be bored?
9. Would you rather work for a very small company or a very large company?
10. Would you rather have an office where you could wear pajamas to work or work in a really fancy office?
This series will feature a different note left on a car windshield by a passive-aggressive driver who couldn't walk away without expressing exactly how they feel. These notes are downright hilarious and outrageous.
Someone who is reasonable and gives second chances.
REMEMBERING OUR CO-WORKERS, GONE FAR TOO SOON
The following people were employees of the Board of Aldermen or the Metro Council. They were our co-workers, friends and work family. We take the time to remember our former co-workers lives. Even if you never met them, please take a moment to read their name, the position they held in our department and a few things about them. These people worked hard for the people of Louisville and they left an indelible mark on the lives of their loved ones, friends, co-workers, church members and neighbors. They were loved and will be missed. May they rest in Heavenly peace.
Gwendolyn Price 5/9/45 - 6/29/22
Gwen Price, 77, passed away on June 29, 2022. She retired after 40 plus years from the City of Louisville as a financial administrator. She loved traveling to New Orleans, watching horror movies and spending time with her family. Gwen was a devoted grandmother and she never met a stranger. She will be truly missed and will forever live in our hearts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Hollis; son, Jeremy Price; parents, Archie and Bessie Jones; brothers, Archie Jones, Jr and Wendell Jones and niece, Melanie Jones.
Gwen leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Bonnie (Scott) Koerner, Jeremy Price and Wesley Dichiara; grandchildren, Jessica (AJ) Spencer, James Koerner and Jaimie (Trevor) Koerner; 6 great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Jones; sister, Wilma (Pete) Crisler; best friends, Rebecca Pierce and Tammy Blanford; fur babies, Smoke and Sugaree and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Gwen's life was held on July 10, 2022, at the Newcomer Cremations Southwest Louisville Chapel.
Gwen was an Administrator with the Board of Aldermen for over three decades. I had the honor of working with her for five wonderful years in the Business Office per merger. She was the most thoughtful, loyal, generous and supportive person I've ever had the pleasure of working with. She was a very special person who loved her family, animals and friends fiercely. She would help anyone in need.
I will always remember Gwen fondly and will forever be grateful for her mentorship, guidance, love and support. She was a Godsend and I mourn her loss tremendously.
Jean Laine Taylor 7/11/63 - 7/24/22
Jean L. Taylor, 59, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Funeral Services will be at 12 pm Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Emmanuel Baptist Church located at 3815 W. Broadway St.
Visitation will be from 10 am - 12 pm Saturday at the church. Cremation will follow these services.
Please keep the Taylor Family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Jean worked for MetroCall since its inception as CityCall before merger and retired with over 32 years of service to the city. She worked as a Staff Helper in the District 1 Council office with Jessica Green and Charles Weathers from May 22, 2019 to August 10, 2020.
She was such a sweet lady and always had a smile on her face. Jean was a long-time and well-loved city employee who will be missed by so many people.
PRAYER FOR EQUALITY, PEACE & UNITY
I pray for equality, unity and peace in every city in our country. Equality for all people in every country. I pray for justice for all those who have lost their lives needlessly and unjustly. I pray that all people, regardless of race, religion or socioeconomic status be treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. I pray for change so that healing can begin in this country and around the world.
Amen.
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