Bernie Anderson

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Things to Get Upset About

People get upset about weird things.

I just read a rant written by someone who refuses to wear a mask in public about people who wear masks in public.

There was an old guy a few weeks ago who was really upset about the lack of straws.

While I understand that these things might annoy people, its strange when folks are upset about things that don’t really affect them. I confess — I can get weirdly annoyed with certain things, as well. People who don’t follow the “less than 10 items” checkout rule and golf carts that blare loud music that no one wants to hear (I live on the 16th fare-way) are two examples.

At the end of the day, masks are a personal choice. I wear one in enclosed spaces right now, if for no other reason than to show concern and respect for others.

Straws are available at the majority of places. You just have to ask for them.

I’m not the express lane police and the music from the golf cart will pass on to the next fare-way in less than 5-minutes.

There are things of significance to get upset about.

Straws, masks, check-out aisles, and loud golfers are not one of them.