Peninsula Library Palos Verdes 👎👎😡 SUCKS

https://maps.app.goo.gl/3NpR3KWAUhcNkKMd6 

Upstairs, by the parking entrance there's now a table for one person to plug in. So it looks like a new regular has claimed it as his spot. Problem is he leaves his stuff there plugged in and walks around. Then he acts suspicious towards everybody. If you're afraid your cheap little laptop might get stolen you creep, then take it with you rather than treat all of us like potential suspects. There's NO FREAKIN COMMUNITY at this library. It's so dreadful and getting worse. 

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Now they put a lock on the electric curtains on the mezzanine so an employee has to put them up and down. Well, the sun was over the hill, so it would have been nice to put them back up for a few hours since the light is so dim but NOBODY ever came up to do their job. So I got to stare at a white curtain instead of the nice outdoors. 

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1 year later, same guy same spot. Is he REAL ? 

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The ROBOT 🤖 is still at the same computer 🖥️ 2 years later. I swear he's a MANNEQUIN.

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I experienced an ABUSIVE SITUATION here when I asked a lady if she could please be quiet because she was actually yelling into her phone on the other side of the computer kiosk.. she thought that was asking too much and literally growled at me " I don't have to be quiet " 👿. .. even though the little sign on each computer kiosk says " this is a quiet area ". etc I'll finish this later.b

Re Stanford University: this review is about the dreaded hateful "STANFORD STARE DOWN"

Usually 4 or 5 stars EXCEPT this review is about the dreaded hateful "STANFORD STARE DOWN"  that some at Stanford aim at people they don't like even if they've never met the person. This is usually a lefty political thing towards people the lefty person deems to be conservative.

 I've been the brunt of the dreadful STANFORD STARE by people I've NEVER met or spoken with and committed NO sins against. They will aim their steely eyes 👀 at you in the middle of a lecture or wherever .

 It's a creepy feeling to be the victim of this unwarranted attack. It really is an attack. And I've never even voiced my political affiliation around people at Stanford. It's not relevant when I'm attending a lecture etc.

 Somebody please STOP these creeps from afflicting us decent people with the horrific Stanford Stare 👁️👀🚫🚫🚫. Quoth the raven 'NEVERMORE'. 

I am also reporting it to the Stanford administration when I can document it with video/photo/name etc. They should be EXPELLED for this unethical behavior 👎.

A word of encouragement to "PROFESSIONAL TALKERS" 📻🎙️

I continue to ENCOURAGE professional talkers (aka radio & podcast hosts ) when making DENIGRATING statements about "Californians" to remember to add "LEFTY Californians" because, just like black people , & just like Latinos, & just like white people ( maybe i should say JUST LIKE ALL PEOPLE ) we're NOT ALL THE SAME.

Also there's a difference between the average liberal versus a radicalized lefty. So when you use "libs" as a sweeping generalization you are missing the mark. Suggestion: learn about this from Dennis Prager) 

cc: Charlie Kirk & his guests on the Kari Lake episode ( re their analysis near the end. See https://castbox.fm/vb/751819734 )

Re potentially dangerous homeless fellow in forest on edge of Stanford campus near Town & Country

https://maps.app.goo.gl/zHyZhVyKTbs3haQU7 

Normally 4 to 5 stars, but recently 3 stars because of African American homeless fellow in the woods on Stanford property (across from Town & Country car wash).

 On 11/8/24 I took a shortcut walking back to my car which I parked off campus to avoid fees and this fellow was sitting by a tree near the road and immediately stood up & started yelling aggressively & staring menacingly. He apparently had a sense of entitlement to being there & said something disparagingly about "Stanford students" even though I'm not a student (just attending an event) . 

I thought about calling Stanford police but hope this might alert them instead. Would like to see them patrol these forest areas on foot periodically to prevent this sort of problem before it leads to an actual incident.

Re chubby male employee at rinconada library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/CDh6tcdnJRwCwaX39 

The chubby male employee seems to have taken a particular interest in my presence at the library like I'm a high school rebel and he's the principal, despite me being ALMOST 60 YEARS OLD . I'm also disabled (chronic pain) but try not to show it.

 I think his behavior is "knee jerk" ( ie reflexive) based on some stereotype in the back of his mind and I hope he can work thru this without there being a need for confrontation or talking to his superior. 

I use the library strictly to get work done . I'm not there playing games, nor fooling around, nor idly wasting time. Please leave me alone. And NO SHARP GLANCES please . 

Re rinconada library , Palo Alto CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gJViRzDu9vGU2BGg7 

There's an African-American fellow at this library who is literally at the library every single day and always at the same public computer. The problem is that this raises the problem of a sense of "entitlement" - a false sense of "ownership", despite this being a public place meant for everybody. Not a big problem but I notice he gives me a sharp glance every time I enter and exit. It's the sharp glance that bothers me, like passing a "gatekeeper" every time. 

And the chubby employee likewise sometimes. I don't think the chubby male employee likes me. Makes me feel like I'm in high school again with a random teacher not liking me for no good reason despite me being almost 60 now. Isn't there a mandatory retirement age here ?

 As long as I'm doing nothing wrong, I prefer to be IGNORED. And I can assure you, I am doing nothing wrong. Just working on my laptop, editing writing material. 

review of Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon Valley: SHAME ON LATINO (alleged) EMPLOYEE

https://maps.app.goo.gl/7bPUh5m6qYd9XrnW7

i was totally lost because my phone was malfunctioning and I was in a part of the Bay area i was not familiar with. Pulled in late,  Looked full. lots of cars in the lot. Still not exactly sure where I was but knew the freeway was nearby and I was going south. Decided to take a nap in my car  instead of getting a room. About 2 am "knock knock" - scared me. Somebody outside ! could be a bad guy, or could be somebody who cared. Turned out to allegedly be a hotel employee (even though he didn't identify himself as such , nor have a uniform) and he told me I had "5 minutes" to get out of the parking lot, adding "You can't do that here" . Do what ? Take a nap because I'm tired, and lost ? There's still empty spaces in the lot. I'm not blocking anybody out.  Not likely more are coming at this time either.

 He DIDN'T seem to care about my welfare, not even "Is everything ok sir? " This could be any of you who are traveling; and wouldn't you hope for a person from the hotel who CARED ABOUT YOUR WELFARE ? I had already said "Yes sir" to the Latino fellow who was holding a cup in his hand, drinking a beverage of some sort. Did he really work here ? Or was he just harrassing me? 

And I was already starting the engine to leave. I didn't even dare ask him for directions he was SO MEAN. Is this the kind of person Hyatt wants working for them ? Shame on you. Kindly ask me to leave and then watch me leave. Don't yell and preach at me. Shame on you. Let's try to make this world a better place for everybody, not worse. Shame on you. 

re San Mateo Libraries, esp Atherton LIbrary

I remember the old Atherton library (ie a trailer). The new Atherton library has attracted a lot of "supremacists": but not the white kind (who don't really exist very much, especially not in CA; where whites are actually a minority) . I'm talking about those who think they are  superior to white people .

 I'm a "white person" (although never thought of myself as such growing up)  who has lived all over the world, & been very successful, including numerous academic degrees; & studied several different languages (including Greek, Hebrew, Latin, Spanish, & Arabic; oh, I almost forgot, also Aramaic) & yet I've experienced people here who assume I am a "stupid white boy" . It's the most disgusting grotesque racist thing in the world. 

And the white staff at the library, as good as they are (the best!) don't know how to handle it. If a white person (esp white male) gets wronged by a non-white person (maybe a micro-aggression, or even a more overt aggression) in their minds it's been so ingrained that the "minorities" (who are actually the majority in CA ) need special treatment and empathy and extra patience etc, or even assume that the white person  is to blame for "triggering" them (or if we did unintentionally trigger a person; find a way to educate us as to how sometimes unknowingly we  are triggering them so we can try to accommodate without also compromising our intellectual honesty & integrity, & freedom). 

San Mateo library needs to start training for the increasing opposite scenarios where the minority person (who is actually a majority in CA, repeated for emphasis) is the aggressor. They need to at least begin entertaining the idea that a "person of color" can and will become an aggressor at times; and how not to re-victimize the white victim by assuming the white person intentionally did something to "trigger" the minority person (who is the majority, repeated for emphasis) and therefore "deserves" the wrath of the person of color.  Please start discussing this amongst staff and management before it is too late ! 

Imprecatory prayer re Mean😡 Ken at library

I was at a public library minding my own business when a guy named Ken came in and demanded that I switch my laptop plug to a different outlet so that he could use the one I was using. There was another outlet nearby which he could have just as easily chosen to use by sitting in a different seat, 2 steps away but he refused my suggestion. 

When I didn't immediately jump up to change my plug, he got angry and yanked my plug out and put his in. I couldn't believe it! I called an employee over and she tried to moderate, but she was too mild-mannered & didn't dare rebuke Ken. So I asked to see the manager.

 Mary the manager came out a few seconds later & also tried to moderate , a little more authoritatively, but still not very effective. I decided to leave the library after voicing my complaint. I thought Ken should have been kicked out. Several days later I'm still losing sleep over it. I feel insulted & bullied and thought library staff would back me up a little more than they did. 

Please pray for me to find inner peace 🕊️ without revenge. Help me to be like Jesus & turn the other cheek.  But also I believe it is justifiable to pray for punishment of Ken by God if it is according to God's will. This is called an IMPRECATORY PRAYER. Thank you

Re vandalism at North Branch Berkeley library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/yy4PYNuS3J3t8Uz98 

Somebody vandalized my car because it had a political sticker that was NOT pro-Liberal . However, their face was caught on my car camera which Auto- activates. I have already reported it to police and will file charges as soon as the person is identified (and they will be). I do NOT CARE how passionate & EMOTIONAL you are for your Lefty cause, it is still a CRIME to vandalize or even "merely" pull a sticker off a car (or deface it) because you don't agree with it. YOU WILL BE PROSECUTED 🚓🚨

Check out this review of AutoZone, 2720 Florin Rd, Sacramento, CA 95822

https://goo.gl/maps/TgSfxC3USZopmLJP7?g_st=am 

10.22.24, 11am (PST): The BLACK GUY working here simply LIES when you ask to do a CEL scan (check engine light) and says " IT'S BROKEN" . Will report it to corporate HQ . Shame on you 👎😡

Imprecatory prayer 🙏

re atherton library , san mateo county ca

great staff and management ! I want to also encourage management to have an "action plan" in advance about how they will deal with a "minority" person who becomes belligerent and disrespectful towards staff or other patrons, including towards white patrons, if they do not immediately get what they want. Minorities have become so coddled and appeased in every single way that some are like spoiled babies when they don't get what they want. The knee- jerk reaction by management is to appease them even when they are violating the rights of others just to make the problem go away, but that's not always the right response. White people deserve to have their rights respected also. Please have a meeting about this so you will be properly prepared in advance. Maybe do  a "role play" to run through various scenarios that might possibly arise.  I know you all want to be as "nice" as possible, but in some cases you might have to be STERN , even towards minorities.

review of stanford university

I have been a part of the stanford community for a long time. Usually it's a good experience even though I tend to lean a little more towards the RIGHT politically than many of the lefties around campus. Nonetheless, usually everybody respects the differences as long as  people don't impose themselves on others in an appropriate manner.

 However, I DO have the right to promote my political views on my vehicle wherever I go, on or off campus, just as lefties do. So recently as we approach the November 5 2024 election I placed a page-size paper on my back window telling people my political position (no, it did not include the word "Trump", even though that would be legally protected as well).

The morning after the Stanford-SMU game I found somebody had vandalized my car, pulling my political promotion off the window. I have an video camera that automatically activates that DID CATCH the face of the person who did it and will be reporting it to the police. 

Large or small acts of vandalism are nonetheless PROSECUTABLE . And YES I will press charges. I don't care how emotionally passionate you are about your lefty views. You will still be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if you vandalize my vehicle by intentionally touching it in any way. 

Also to Stanford Administration: Please warn students that no matter how passionate they may be for or against a political person, they ARE NOT ALLOWED to commit criminal acts because of their emotional passion. Please warn them that they can and will be expelled from Stanford if they are caught committing crimes.

Too bad they didn't have these on 9/11 "How to evacuate a 1000 meter tall building" on YouTube

https://youtube.com/shorts/OG2uIdeVG5o?si=DE1mKWmOZT6-EEY2 

re San Carlos library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JCMTeUSUUh6R9PUbA 

This library is well maintained and usually pleasant atmosphere except there's one "full-time resident" there who basically treats the whole place like his living room. he looks homeless & wears the same clothes every time -doesn't look like he has access to a shower or anything. 

The problem is not that he's homeless but that he is Arrogant even Rude such as Farting out loud without apology (ie intentionally) . That tells you a lot about the character of a person if they can mistreat people around them in such a way. 

But Patrons are so meek and mild here they don't protest anything. Or maybe the library staff won't do anything about it. This guy apparently doesn't have anything else to do all day so he just hangs around the library and puts his feet up on chairs in a very brazen & insolent manner, almost like a rude punk teenager. 

But he's a senior citizen. Library staff, please intervene for the sake of the rest of us !!!!!

MAGA Prayer 🙏🇺🇲🗽✝️

O Lord, we lift our hearts in prayer 🙏 

For this land we hold so dear & fair

Guide America 🇺🇲 with Your light⚡

Through the darkest days, lead us right

Protect the unborn👶👼, small & frail

Give them life, let hope prevail

Strengthen our borders, firm & strong💪

Keep our nation safe from wrong

Grant us leaders, brave & true

Who stand for justice⚖️ in all they do

Let honesty reign & truth be told

With courage, integrity, pure as gold🥇 

Help us cherish values bright

Faith, love ❤️ & what is right

Turn our hearts to You, O Lord

With Christ ✝️, our guide, in one accord

Revive our spirit, let freedom 🗽ring 🔔 

Make us worthy of the blessings You bring

With patriotism, faith & grace 🕊️ 

Help us build a better place

For our country, hear our plea

Bless this land of liberty

With Your mercy, lead us on

To a brighter hopeful dawn 

#MAGA 👍🇺🇲

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Ode to Ken the Slob, At Atherton library

Ken the slob, a bully so loud & proud

At Atherton library, he'd push thru the crowd

Scowling & sneering, filled with spite

Mistreated folks with all his might

Books he'd toss & papers he'd tear

His manners Gone, & kindness rare

He mocked & jeered, no soul was spared

A hater's heart, dark & bared

But one day came a quiet foe

A gentle patron, wise & slow

With steady gaze & words precise

She met his wrath with calm advice

"Ken," she said, "your time is done

You've had your fun, but now you run

For every insult & every sneer

Karma's creeping, drawing near"

Ken stood up,  but not for long

Her steady gaze too fierce & strong

His bluster broke & courage fled

HE SLUNK AWAY, his face turned red

Out the door, tail tucked tight

Ken vanished fast into the night

No more a bully, no more a king

He left in shame, NEVER seen again 

Check out this review of Menlo Park Library on Google Maps

https://goo.gl/maps/rCkyvmHEhQCjEwho8?g_st=am 

Update: 1 day later I confirmed my hunch : upon arrival i saw the same female employee (dark hair & face mask , maybe Latina or Asian? ) . Walking to the back I noticed at least 2 people with shoes 👟 off . I sat down & worked on my laptop 💻 for 2 hours. During this entire 2-hour period the same lady never came back to the area. And at least 5 other employees walked thru but said NOTHING to the 2 people with their shoes off. Hmmm.

 Yesterday, the gal came back within the 1st 15 minutes I was there as if intentionally looking to "get something" on me. Now I can't fully relax here knowing I am a targeted person ( why me ? What did I do ? I'm a good guy, a nice guy ) 

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initial entry: Since they decided to come after me "Search & Destroy Style" for having my sandals off in the farthest corner of the library, next time I will be watching to make sure they NITPICK every single other person. You have set the NORM. You must abide by your own rule enforcement now. You can't just nitpick me. you MUST NITPICK EVERYBODY.

re Menlo Park LIbrary

so i walk past a bunch of library patrons , a few bedraggled homeless and their bags & stuff, all the way to the back corner of the library, nobody near  by. I kick off my sandals under the table (and no, my feet are not smelly). I start working on my laptop when suddenly a female employee sneaks up behind me and says "Excuse me sir, you need to keep your shoes on" . Say what ?

I see all kinds of behavior that library staff never enforces, but they choose to find me in the furthest corner of the library with my feet "bare" under the table not bothering anybody ?

I know this game: Get something on the new white guy ASAP, so that we have "something on him" and won't become demanding. Problem is I'm NOT the new white guy. I've been around. Maybe you just haven't seen me before. And you don't need to get something on me. I'm not here to find fault with  you. I'm not the "boss". Just leave me alone and we'll all be fine. Don't nitpick me ! Oh, at the same time she was nitpicking me, I could see a fellow across the room with his shoes off under the table, and she didn't say anything to him.  

"Elon Musk-Founded America PAC Rolls Out Bold Program — Earn $30/hr with Performance Bonuses to Boost Voter Registration, Plus $47 for Each Referred Swing State Voter Signing the Petition "

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/10/elon-musk-founded-america-pac-rolls-bold-program/ 

"Let me explain: if even 1 in 20 illegals become citizens per year, something that the Democrats are expediting as fast as humanly possible, that would be about 2 million new legal voters in 4 years.

The voting margin in the swing states is often less than 20 thousand votes. That means if the "Democratic" Party succeeds, there will be no more swing states!!"

filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Dept "Check out this review of Mountain View Auto Repair Inc "

https://goo.gl/maps/RuwhUdx4hVbpKLYY7?g_st=am 

I have filed a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department against this business for refusing to help me because because they judge me or misjudged me as poor white or gay ( even though I'm not ) or something else related to skin color or ethnicity . And yes I can pay all my bills . But I don't live my life trying to flash my money with a fancy car and stuff like that. 

我已向加州民權部門投訴該公司拒絕幫助我，因為他們判斷或誤判我為貧窮的白人或同性戀（即使我不是）或其他與膚色或種族有關的東西。是的，我可以支付所有帳單。但我的生活並不是試圖用一輛豪華汽車之類的東西來炫耀我的錢。

Wǒ yǐ xiàng jiāzhōu mínquán bùmén tóusù gāi gōngsī jùjué bāngzhù wǒ, yīnwèi tāmen pànduàn huò wùpàn wǒ wèi pínqióng de báirén huò tóngxìngliàn (jíshǐ wǒ bùshì) huò qítā yǔ fūsè huò zhǒngzú yǒuguān de dōngxī. Shì de, wǒ kěyǐ zhīfù suǒyǒu zhàng dān. Dàn wǒ de shēnghuó bìng bùshì shìtú yòng yī liàng háohuá qìchē zhī lèi de dōngxī lái xuànyào wǒ de qián.

review of Mountain View Auto Repair

https://maps.app.goo.gl/nTrNjAdX8w4cCGFeA

845 W El Camino Real, Mountain View, CA 94040 

I had been here once before and they changed a starter switch for me. NO problem. Decent price. So recently I was having some new issues and decided to try them again. I called and told them I might be getting towed in and they said they would plan on it. My car was intermittently stalling, and so I had called for a tow truck. But the tow truck took so long to arrive I finally tried starting my car again and it started.

 So I managed to make it a half-mile to Mountain View Auto Repair. Upon arrival I waved to the mechanic and he came to my window. That was a mistake on my part. He first noticed the crack on my windshield (which I plan to replace in December). THen he peeked inside my window as I was describing to him my issues,  and he  saw lots of "stuff" . Yes, I have lots of stuff in my car.

 It's not a fancy Tesla. It's not perfect, but it's actually in pretty good condition and I have been doing a lot of upkeep on it (recently replaced shocks, struts, sway bar links; last year replaced the rack & pinion; also mass air flow sensor; starter; front hub bearings; and the list goes on). But this Asian guy had already made a negative judgment about me. (despite already over the phone he said he could do a diagnosis and that it would cost $120 . I said no problem).

 I may not look wealthy but I have enough to cover ALL my bills and any emergency repairs, etc ).  At the end of re-explaining my issues (I pulled the ECU fuse last week to reset the CEL to get it ready for smog and this actually caused some new problems. I thought it was going through the re-learning process but it was taking too long; and now stalling; even though it was running perfect before I pulled the fuse). 

Anyways,  it was become increasingly clear  that he was NOT really listening. I finally said "Is this something you can do?" He responded with condescension and arrogance "Yes, it is but not with this car" . What ? "Not with this car" . This is not a foreign-only shop. He's worked on it before. I have money to pay. IT was clearly PLAIN OLD-FASHIONED PREJUDICE combined with Asian supremacy (this is an Asian-American shop). He wasn't even hiding it. He was plainly telling me he wouldn't help me, just because of some sort of negative judgment he had made in his mind about me. 

The only problem is that it is ILLEGAL to refuse to do business with a person based on skin color among other things. "The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race." 

IT's infuriating when we get treated negatively by people of so-called "minority" race after all we have done to try to welcome ethnic people. And did I already say, Illegal ? I will report this to the appropriate state and/or federal agency. Shame on you 

correction Re: Review of O'Reilly's at 813 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

this is a mostly male Latino operated franchise, and they are definitely NOT the most helpful boss dudes. I hadn't been here for a few years; then I was in the area & needed a few things quickly. First time in I bought the stuff I needed, no problem. The Latino clerk with long hair didn't say thanks or anything, but at least he did his job.

So I went out to my car and fixed a few things; then I wanted to do a CEL scan (Check Engine Light) so I went back in. THere was one guy behind the counter. Sometimes waiting can take a long time. I noticed another Latino employee in an aisle and asked him if he could get the Scanner for me.

 He refused and said "He can help you" (pointing to the guy behind the counter). So I waited, and finally got up to the counter and politely asked the fellow for the scanner. He responded "I'll be out there in a minute" . He'll be out there ? I can do it myself. I had my driver's license in hand as well in case he wanted it (sometimes they do, sometimes they don't; it's never predictable).

But I said okay and told him where I was parked. I thought he was being sincere & legitimate, and would come out in a few minutes. I waited, and waited, still waiting. He never came out. It wasn't accidental.

I have never done anything bad here. It was pure prejudice as best as I can tell. I'm sorry I can't change my skin color . THe only problem is that it is actually ILLEGAL to refuse service based on skin color.

"The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race."

This place needs a MAJOR SHAKEUP. The only problem is that they probably have no choice other than to take what they can get. Nonetheless, I will file a complaint and hope for some changes.

-disgusted-

Review of O'Reilly's at 813 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

https://maps.app.goo.gl/gdCsJZ2PK5fBDA468

this is a mostly male Latino operated franchise, and they are definitely NOT the most helpful boss dudes. I hadn't been here for a few years; then I was in the area & needed a few things quickly. First time in I bought the stuff I needed, no problem. The Latino clerk with long hair didn't say thanks or anything, but at least he did his job.

 So I went out to my car and fixed a few things; then I wanted to do a CEL scan (Check Engine Light) so I went back in. THere was one guy behind the counter. Sometimes waiting can take a long time. I noticed another Latino employee in an aisle and asked him if he could get the Scanner for me. He refused and said "He can help you" (pointing to the guy behind the counter). 

So I waited, and finally got up to the counter and politely asked the fellow for the scanner. He responded "I'll be out there in a minute" . He'll be out there ? I can do it myself. I had my driver's license in hand as well in case he wanted it (sometimes they do, sometimes they don't; it's never predictable). 

But I said okay and told him where I was parked. I thought he was being left, and would come out in a few minutes. I waited, and waited, still waiting. He never came out. It wasn't accidental.

I have never done anything bad here. It was pure prejudice as best as I can tell. I'm sorry I can't change my skin color . THe only problem is that it is actually ILLEGAL to refuse service based on skin color. "The Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 states that no business (public or private) serving the public can discriminate based on a customer's national origin, sex, religion, color or race." 

This place needs a MAJOR SHAKEUP. The only problem is that they probably have no choice other than to take what they can get. Nonetheless, I will file a complaint and hope for some changes. 

-disgusted-

Check out this review of Stanford University on Google Maps

https://goo.gl/maps/Q2eAD8K7yqXm3sM87?g_st=am 

In general I'd give 5 stars but I give it 3 stars because of what happened today and it's just one individual that caused it so it's not a reflection on Stanford itself. Although she was probably a student. 

So I'm at Encina Hall 123 which is a place where they have frequent lectures. I came in a few minutes late so everybody's already seated and I set my laptop and jacket on top of the table by the door assuming it's very safe and sound right there. 

There's one seat open which I find. And I listen to the lecture, & a few minutes later a gal comes in, and of all places she DECIDES TO TRY TO SIT ON THE TABLE. And the table is strange because it tips intentionally for some reason so any kind of weight on the edge of it will cause it to basically flip to the side. 

And lo & behold as she puts her butt on the table there goes my laptop and jacket sliding down the table to the floor with a big thump 👎😦. 

She didn't seem to even try to catch it. Nor did she even try to pick it up. I couldn't believe it. So I have to scoot past everybody again to get back over there and pick it up HOPING AGAINST HOPE that it's not broken. 

Dropping laptops on the ground is not exactly good for them. Fortunately it was in the case. And maybe my jacket acted as a cushion and landed on it. And she didn't even say sorry when I went over there. 

Now I'm sitting through the rest of the lecture anxiously wondering if this thing is going to start again & work properly . So the first thing I do is find an empty room after the lecture and start it up and MIRACULOUSLY everything still worked. Thank God, literally 👆.

 Needless to say, this was a

 VERY STUPID THING by a

 so-called smart Stanford student which could have been made a little less upsetting if she had been conscientious about trying to pick it up and making the effort to apologize. But it didn't happen. 

review of Mountain View Library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/rgWYHex8SMC6RhHk6

DISAPPOINTED with the Latina security guard : She obviously decided IN HER MIND that I was a "new white guy" at the library who needed to be watched. Truth is I've been coming here for more years than she's probably worked here. And I've lived in this country longer than her.  But I don't come here very often anymore.

 Anyways, I'm sitting at a table all by myself away from everybody on a hot day and my feet get sweaty so sometimes  I just slip my heels out and keep  my toes in them. I don't know how she noticed my feet under the table with the laptop case also obstructing the view but SURE ENOUGH here she comes finding something to NITPICK about; telling me I need to keep my shoes on.

I realized she must have been watching me from behind looking for something to "get" on me, thinking this gives her authority over me. Disappointing. I thought this old school power & control crap was a thing of the past. 

I'm freakin 57 years old and she's treating me like a juvenile delinquent (just because I'm a white male) . Can you say "prejudice" ?  It's baked into the cake.  

On Tuesday, November 5, 2024: Thy Will Be Done ✝️🗳️Ameri-🇺🇲Prayer🙏

On November 5th, a choice we face,

A leader for this nation's 🇺🇲 race.

In such a time, we humbly pray 🙏 

That God's true Will, shall light the way.

For wisdom deep, & hearts ❤️ sincere,

We ask, O Lord, that You draw near.

May those who seek to lead our land🗽

Be guided by Your sovereign hand✋ 

A president who'll stand for truth✝️

With honesty, both wise & couth.

Compassion strong, with love that's pure,

For justice ⚖️, may their steps be sure.

Not swayed by greed, nor led by fear,

But firm in faith 📖, with vision clear.

We pray, O God, You'll send the one

Who'll serve until the race is run.

Let them be kind & integral, with a heart  that hears,

And courage strong when storms ⛈️ appear.

A leader who reflects Your grace ✝️

And keeps Your law in every place.

For this election, Lord, we cry,

That every heart may seek the sky👆

That in this choice, we will obey,

And trust in You, come voting day🗳️ 

So, guide us through this crucial hour,

With reverence for Your holy power⚡

May the one who leads us stand

As a righteous steward of this land.

For peace 🕊️ & truth, we now contend,

To You, O God, our hearts we send.

With faith in You, the work begun—

We pray🙏Your will, O Lord, be Done👍 

i was wondering what happ'd to Jim V- Bosch one of my English profs. Apparently he's not happy with the CRC anymore

The churches – Calvin Church, Grace Church, and Church of the Servant (COS) – join Sherman Street Church in leaving the CRC. 

i was wondering what happ'd to Jim V- Bosch one of my English profs who I really appreciated ( I still remember "Anonymous Bosch" in the Chimes).  Apparently he's not happy with the CRC anymore after Synod 2024 ( btw, i was there! not as a CRC delegate, but just an interested individual who grew up in the CRC & GR, mostly).  I  sensed he wasn't a far -right conservative (neither am I) but I thought he was a moderate with some theological convictions about the danger of too much "compromise".  I personally agree with the CRC decision because I feel the church must have a minimum set of standards before it becomes meaningless.

 It's sad to see these CRC churches deciding to leave the denomination. I pray for the Lord to convict their hearts and turn them in the right direction! Hear our prayer Lord. 

"If you're not in agreement, you've got a year to change your mind. And then after that time, you are going to be forced to leave the denomination," said James Vanden Bosch, professor emeritus of English and a member of Calvin Church's disaffiliation committee. "We'd rather do it on our own terms and our own schedule."

NOTE: 

I attended three of the four churches above periodically during college. I remember when COS was starting out in the gym at Seymour School. I remember Jack Roeda. He was a great pastor & seemed to like me  (until he was told some false & blasphemous rumors about me spread by some of my so-called "friends" who I didn't realize were so far left; and actually despised me for being moderate, if not conservative at the time. They set a "honey pot" trap to try to bring me down; and when it failed they spread false rumors anyways. I wasn't savvy enough at the time to realize what they were doing. Shame shame shame on them). 

 And I remember Mark Vermaire preaching at Sherman (one time he played the song "What if God was one of us; just a slob like some of us" (by Alanis Morrisette) as a sermon illustration.  I also remember the pastor from Grace during the 80's when the Diekemas attended there, and then Jack Kooreman took over (he was in my Greek class at RBC). And my parents were married at Calvin CRC, a short walk from my mother's EGR childhood home. 

We pray for you to reconsider before you make a decision that will probably never be reversed. It's forever. Talk to God on your knees. 

https://calvinchimes.org/2024/09/21/three-grand-rapids-churches-submit-letters-of-disaffiliation-to-the-crcna/

re North Branch Berkeley Library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/tUWPWHaFvyM6igee9 

9.22.24 an AFrican-AMerican lady walked up the aisle with her phone camera on and turned around right by me and aimed her camera at me and kept walking. I didn't appreciate it. What's up with that ?

re Auto Zone on San Pablo, Berkeley CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/MLLWiZRWAWogaUMe7

Thanks to the Auto Zone crew at this location for all your help. I know his name is not Isaac but that's what I thought it was- anyways he helped remove my battery from a tricky spot, and the other fellow helped put it back in. All the while I thought I lost my phone somewhere during the wait; only to discover it had fallen down into the engine! Glad I found it before I drove away. It sat in there while I let the engine idle for about 10 minutes getting very hot; but still worked. Praise the Lord! It was not "in my sheets" which Isaac suggested to check; but didn't make sense to me. The "sheets"? THen I realized he must have come out to talk to me when I had walked to McDonalds and he must have seen all the stuff in my car - and made an assumption. I don't blame him, but the truth is I am moving across country- back east (not permanently; working on another degree) ! I put as much stuff as I could in my vehicle, and shipped the rest. I know it looks like a mess and people make assumptions. I was just passing thru Berkeley when I had a few issues and decided to be on the safe side by getting the battery charged. Anyways, that's the back story, to help you understand. Also thanks to the manager- she was also very nice and helpful. God bless you all

Re St Ignatius San Francisco

https://goo.gl/maps/G7ttymqh3TiBNpNB6 

I came in for daily Mass recently & also used the restroom. Upon entering the restroom suddenly a Latino person followed me in. It made me feel uncomfortable so I quickly returned to mass. Later I saw him using a key 🗝️ on a church door. Not surprising, He's an employee of some sort. We all know who's really in charge at almost everywhere in CA. 

Turns out he had presumably followed me into the restroom - treating me as a

 " suspicious person" ( ie he assumed wrongly I was just another homeless person trying to use the restroom. Fact is I grew up here but am now just visiting for a few days. Not homeless 🚫). 

But here's the thing: the next day I came back to daily Mass & the restroom was locked, so me & one other person couldn't use it, despite the sign saying "This area to remain open when..." mass is in session (inferred) . I suspect this same employee intentionally locked 🔒 the restroom because of me. Shame on you.

 Church administration please take notice of this. DON'T allow the church maintenance workers to LOCK US OUT 🚫👎

Re St Ignatius Church, San Francisco

https://maps.app.goo.gl/a5naV4bvsS4RLgBt7 

I am wondering if they should discontinue asking the people "What else should we pray for?" at daily Mass given it seems like the radical lefties have discovered it's their opportunity to POLITICIZE to everybody. For example, recently a guy said "Pray for the Haitians to not be persecuted" .

 This is shortly after the national media controversy about Haitian immigrants allegedly eating people's pets in a small town in Ohio ( as well as local ducks & Canadian geese) . The lefties want to say this is a myth but it doesn't take much research to find out there's some actual truth to it. 

For a lefty parishioner to make this into a prayer request is political propaganda. What about the people who are losing their pets? And seeing their way of life being degraded by excessive uncontrolled immigration not out of actual concern for immigrants but with hopes of skewing the election⁉️

 Furthermore, in general the Bible promotes obeying the laws & local authority & we should be helping the Haitians become properly integrated into American society by learning American customs & laws, not by excusing their irregular behavior & marginalizing the people who live here. Shame on this parishioner for using prayer time for his lefty political agenda. 👎☹️

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live update: Kamala is doing almost AS BAD as Joe did at the last debate versus Trump

live update: Kamala is doing almost AS BAD as Joe did at the last debate versus Trump. It is very pathetic & sad. She is unable to defend herself with solid policies and plans. I don't see how she can continue after this. But who else do they got? They have no other choice at this point. 

Re Corpus Christi monastery

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FT1CSh2BsPWPbiqg7 

The heavyweight has a new tactic: he comes in at the very last moment. But I still leave when he comes in. There's something UNNATURAL about him. Something OFF. I would actually like to see a rule made that people CAN'T attend Mass every single day. Because for some HABITUAL ATTENDEES it's no longer a HEART ❤️ habit. it's a ritual : nothing is changing in the person.

 They're just GOING THRU THE MOTIONS and the mass lacks meaning (for them) (& drives some others away, like me). It's too legalistic which is a major turnoff to me. I come to mass for a genuine authentic experience, not a ritual. Nor a perfect attendance certificate. 

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It's good but there's one "heavyweight" wearing a full suit (the same suit) and always arrives late and never takes the Eucharist/host/communion. He clearly has an agenda but is it in accord with the communion and body of Christ⁉️How long do you give a perpetual visitor/observer to "come around" ⁉️Is he trying to dominate us? Assert superiority?

 I'm wondering if he comes from a different religion and is just using the monastery for self -serving purposes? Anyways, when he comes in, I go out. I'll be back in a year to see if he's still doing his daily ritual at the monastery.

And there's nothing anybody can do: he's perfect, at least on the outside. makes no noise, seems to be kneeling in prayer etc. But what about inside? What will Jesus say ⁉️ what about Pride ? What about Evangelism outside the church walls? What about legalistic Ritualism ? What about a " White Washed Wall" ?

Re Newport Beach library

https://maps.app.goo.gl/FC6JchkMMXNUqh8r6 

I was leaving the library on Sunday evening shortly before closing time, & a mousy little Latina employee ( is she new?) standing by the door said "Have a nice day," as if i was a guest and she was the host. I don't think of myself as a guest at the library which I pay taxes to. I think of myself as using something that I PARTIALLY OWN! Which almost all of us here partially own unless I guess if you're from out of state. But if the library receives Federal funding which they probably do then even out-of-state people are partial owners as well.  

And I definitely don't think of her as the host. I don't need her welcome in the morning or her "have a nice day" in the evening. And we don't need somebody standing at the door as we leave. 

And I want to encourage management to be very careful about hiring too many persons of a specific ethnicity (which I will not name, but they are the actual majority in Southern California now) because once they get in to any establishment they gradually take over in subtle ways. And then it's all over. Newport Beach is our last hope. Stand strong 💪 👍

Gurly man 😂😆😁🙂

Balboa branch library , Newport Beach

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RijotFKYbD5yPXbF8 

The little USB plug for the scanner was out of order on 8.17.24 . The skinny little gal came over & she already knew about it. So why not simply put a note on it ? Is that too much to ask? Then she says "Your more than welcome to use a computer". I have my own freakin computer sweetie . I didn't come here because I wanted to use a free computer. And I Don't need YOUR invitation to use something in MY OWN LIBRARY . It's not your personal library sweetie. It's All of ours, especially those of us who have invested in the community. 

Freakin Ralphs grocery store 👎👎👎

https://maps.app.goo.gl/StthhSd7C1R6M17G9 

Ralphs has effin flagged me as a potential shoplifter even though I've NEVER shoplifted. Every single effin time I go thru self '- checkout using my phone number,- at the end it makes me wait saying "Help is on the way". I confronted the guy about it and he refused to say anything. I don't buy bags and don't bring my own, so at the end of shopping I put the items back in the cart to take to my car. One time after scanning I clicked on "skip bagging" and put it right back in the cart. This flagged me even though that's what skip bagging is all about. He came over and it shows a little video of me on the screen putting the item back in the cart (after scanning). That little screen is video taping everything you do. Creepy. Anyways, ever since then I have to wait for the clerk to clear me before I can checkout. It's total paranoid BS. SO I will simply change my shopper number if they won't clear it themselves. Bunch of freakin creeps 👎. Another symptom of the end of America 

there was a guy named Jack Holwerda

Jack Holwerda, a character quite rare,
With a dash of vanity and a bit of flair.
He lived in a world where he ruled the day,
Though often his actions led him astray.

In the mirror, he'd spend hours so fine,
Admiring his image, making sure he'd shine.
His pride was as large as a mountain so tall,
But his courage was tiny, he'd never play ball.

He feared the competition, it made him quite ill,
Never touched a sport, never climbed that hill.
While others ran races or threw a great pass,
Jack stayed in his room, polished his glass.

A clean freak by nature, his home was pristine,
Every corner was spotless, every surface was seen.
But behind the façade of his meticulous way,
He had a few secrets that led him astray.

Steelcase trucks were his next great affair,
He tried driving them, but did so with care.
The engines roared loudly, the wheels turned with might,
But Jack's driving skills failed him, try as he might.

When it came to his neighbors, oh what a delight,
He'd sneak and he'd borrow things out of sight.
Sometimes he'd take what didn't belong,
A curious habit, but it felt so wrong.

Yet despite all his flaws and his moments of shame,
Jack Holwerda's life was never quite lame.
He'd laugh and he'd stumble through missteps and more,
A peculiar character, with stories galore.

So here's to Jack Holwerda, in his quirky old way,
A mix of the funny, the bold, and the grey.
Though flawed and imperfect, with traits so unique,
He's a fictional fellow whose life's far from bleak.

8/14/24 my complaint re patron at NBPL (newport beach main library)

on 8.13.24 I found a nice spot (or so I thought) in the southeast corner of the library (2nd floor) as the library was opening for the day. I only use the library for a few months a year &  I hadn't sat in this section for a while and realized how nice the light was coming thru the windows. Nobody else was there yet (or so I thought), but I noticed a few articles of clothing scattered around the area. I thought somebody must have forgotten them and they weren't picked up by the staff for some reason (turns out this guy scatters his stuff around apparently to try to keep people away. So he had done this already in the first few minutes of the library opening.

I began my work on my laptop (ongoing project) and a little while later a guy came in singing. He set a bunch of bags down in one chair (#1)and then he went to a different carrel (#2) nearby in my line of sight. A few moments later he popped up and moved over to a carrel (#3) at the end of the row where he had some more "stuff". A few minutes later I noticed there was a shirt behind the curtain next to me hanging over one of those portable round laptop "desks";  apparently with the intention of being dried by the sun, like a clothes line.

I didn't know this was also the fellow's stuff (but it turned out to be, #4). The guy returned to carrel #2 and then bounced up to discard a banana peel. Back to #2 he sat for a few seconds, then let out a LOUD BURP without apology. I finally said something: "YOUR BEHAVIOR IS INAPPROPRIATE. I will report you if this continues. This is NOT your living room".

He totally ignored me as if he couldn't hear me. But I know he could hear me. I knew he wasn't deaf because he also periodically was talking on his phone. A few moments later he BURPED LOUDLY again ( other patrons heard it as well, looking over towards him). So this time I walked over to the desk and talked to Chris about it. Chris said they are aware of this fellow and said he is "mentally ill" but that they "must personally observe the inappropriate behavior" themselves in order to take action.

He said they would do a "walk by" in a few moments. And he DID walk by and noticed the scattered stuff all over the area and gently told the fellow that he needs to keep it all together in once place. The fellow obeyed the instructions without a response, putting all his stuff together by his #2 spot.

Chris left and I resumed working on my laptop. The fellow talked on the phone again, sounding as if he was able to function NORMALLY in that regard. I don't think he's mentally ill as much as he is simply self-centered and could CARE LESS about other people. I don't think this is a matter of having compassion for a mentally ill person as much as it is about a person willfully defying socially acceptable behavior & normal etiquette. Anyways, since the library is not a psychiatric hospital, we're not here to take care of him and bend backwards to allow inappropriate disruptive behavior that is driving people out of this area.

Nonetheless, I left the area for the time being: I try to get outside for exercise every day around this time.  Later when I returned I chose a different area; but did make an effort to to see if he was still there and YES he was- and his "stuff" was spread out again. And as I was leaving at the end of the day I intentionally walked by again and he had a ton of food items all over the place.

 One day later 8/14/24 around opening time I thought about sitting in the "nice light" area again but there he was already - all set up- and all his belongings spread out again. Chris was back behind the desk . I get the feeling he doesn't like doing rule enforcement and didn't approach him. He will do it if asked, but who wants to be the one who asks for rule enforcement every day. Then I will become the "bad guy".

 But  I shouldn't  feel forced to find a different area of the library just because of one selfish jerk. By the way, this same guy smirked at me later in the day as he walked by, as if he had "won". I don't think he's low IQ mentally ill. I think he's just a selfish dude who doesn't care about others.  He also drives a car ( I noticed him in the parking structure on one occasion) so he apparently is able to function normally in this regard (pass a driver's license test, drive without getting tickets, accidents etc).

Based on my conversation with Chris yesterday (that they are "aware" of him as it seems to be an ongoing long-term issue) I get the feeling that they are just allowing him to do his thing unless there's a complaint. I don't want to be the guy who complains every day. I just want normal rule enforcement- nothing extreme. I'm not so uptight that I come and complain about every little thing but this seems like a chronic problem that will continue to get worse as this guy has a GIGANTIC SENSE  sense of ENTITLEMENT to this area of the library, at the EXPENSE of OTHERS. I hope library administration will take note of this. It's NOT fair to everybody else. 

New target on PCH near Lomita CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/V89njWTndBoqVdy37 

I've been out of town for a year and just returned to find this new target 🎯. I've seen so many grocery stores come & go from this location, we'll wait and see if target can succeed. However, I didn't appreciate being surveilled by the Latino dude at the door. This sort of peeping tom behavior won't help them get return customers.

 When I drove in, he made a point of walking the parking lot past my car as I was getting ready to come in. Then he seemed to do a few warning walk-bys as I was shopping 🛒 to let me know they're watching. Needless to say, being treated so overtly like a potential shoplifter doesn't endear me to them. 

I'm not poor nor desperate but he apparently decided in advance I was a ne'er-do-well. He must have been surprised when I pulled out a platinum credit 💳 card to pay my $100 bill. 

Watch "Y U will get a $75 parking ticket on Friday in Bellflower CA even tho it says "no parking Sat or Sun" on YouTube

See

https://youtube.com/shorts/RD2pAw53tFY?si=dK4G970qQh6X66AI 

Y U will get a $75 parking ticket on Friday in Bellflower CA even tho it says "no parking Sat or Sun

Why you will get a $75 parking ticket on Friday in Bellflower CA even tho it says "no parking Sat or Sun" . very deceptive ... I originally gave them the benefit of the doubt that this was just INEPTITUDE that they enacted two different no parking ordinances at different times and didn't bother to check the discrepancy between the signs and how it could be misleading to people who weren't from the area .( the locals of course figure it out pretty quickly because word of mouth and/ or they just always park in the parking lot). but I'm not really a local ( I just have relatives who live in the area) and I just drove up one day and turned around in the church parking lot to park on the street and of course I wouldn't see the "no parking on Friday" down at the other end of the street. I only saw the "no parking on Saturday or Sunday." but since it was a Friday no worries. 30 minutes later I come out of the church and I have a $75.00 parking ticket. and yes I appealed it. I took the time to do everything in writing and documented it with pictures & even made a video, a separate video from this one. and provided a link to the person who was reading my appeal. but it was quickly obvious that whoever was doing the appeal processing just rubber stamped it with a big NO. might as well be a big FU . Furthermore, the appeal doesn't even go to the city of bellflower. you you send it to an office in Tustin, which is a city in a different county from Los Angeles county. it's the neighboring Orange county. all the while you NEVER see any names of any judges or commissioners nor even the name of the person who wrote The ticket . it's all totally anonymous. so that there's no accountability. you also notice that they happen to drive by EXACTLY DURING MASS or right as its ending AS IF THEY WERE HOPING for some sucker to be parked on the street. 

 I wasn't waiting around to see this street cleaner with the parking ticket person behind them. my ticket was almost a year ago. I just happened to be back from Mass today and then I saw them as I was leaving around 830 and of course all the memories came flooding back into my mind.

I even sent a separate letter to the commissioners at bellflower. Therefore it can no longer be said this is ineptitude.. it's  DELIBERATE INDIFFERENCE at best, or intentional corruption at worst :

 a no-parking trap, similar to setting up a speed radar at the bottom of a hill. 

 I pray an imprecatory prayer against these people in bellflower who are committing this parking corruption. let God do the Justice in the end. 

Re Sunset Beach CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bf9ZeJePfRrEhY9G8 

This beach should be called 

Stingray Beach ⛱️ . Every step you take watch out for stingrays, not that you can see them usually. And they refuse to post signs warning people about them because then they lose the tourist income. People freak out too easily. 

I've been stung at least three or four times and it is extremely painful. One time I saw a young girl get stung and she was in pain and her mom told her "don't be a baby". The mom was clueless.

It's a LOT WORSE than a bee sting or thorn. The lifeguards DO have hot water in case you get stung. Usually I would go back to my car where I can heat up water on my little portable stove and just soak my foot for 2 or 3 hours. At least normally it's NOT deadly or will cause any long-term damage. These are usually little stingrays in the shallow areas.

The main reason I got stung so many times is I like to body surf and I would often jump up and my feet coming down would surprise the stingrays which causes them to lash out. I learned over time to wear booties and also to do the so-called STINGRAY SHUFFLE. 

If you keep your feet on the sand and shuffle in every direction you go rather than step or jump, they will usually hear you coming and move out of your way. In general they're NOT aggressive Nor stalking your feet but are defensive if surprised, kind of like rattlesnakes 🐍. 

Re CIA experience

My only personal interaction experience with the CIA is one time I was in Washington DC I drove into their long driveway entrance because I heard they had a museum .. 

...suddenly me & my golden retriever in my station wagon were surrounded by guards & treated like a potential terrorist, & received a ticket, forcing me to make arrangements to return to DC for a court hearing until my congressman got the case dismissed. 

Also the  freakin excessive -aggressive dude with no discernment abilities who gave me the ticket got fired 👍. And yes, they do have a museum, but apparently it's only for employees. 👎

re Ray's Auto Repair on Lomita Ave in Harbor City CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/BLNrAkgmbd7BgnhJ8 

After returning from a cross-country trip to the East Coast and back I decided my car needed new struts & shocks. Especially in the East Coast with all the bumpy roads there it was banging like crazy. Not so bad out here in the west coast where the roads don't get as bumpy and potholed ( because we don't have the cold weather,) but I still wanted to do new struts for preventive maintenance. 

So I checked around different places to see how much they would charge me just for labor and Ray came out with a VERY LOW OFFER of $240. I wasn't going to argue with that, so after receiving the struts via eBay I brought them to Ray, and he did them very quickly. He knows all the expert shortcuts. 

However, I wonder if he has a memory issue or if this was just something he decided to circumvent. Cuz when I went to pay, the price was now $340. Even at $340 that would still be the lowest price offer. I was actually planning on giving him a nice tip but since he jacked it up $100 I decided to pay that price without arguing. 

I also asked him to let me know if he saw anything underneath that I should be concerned about. He didn't have any suggestions after the job was done and after taking it for a test drive.

 It was actually Ray's grandson who gave me a subtle tip about changing my tires. The grandson must have noticed my two tires on the passenger side were getting bad. I had not noticed it because the wear and tear was on the inside that you wouldn't see unless you got underneath a little bit.

 I had noticed the weird wonkiness and vibrations & wasn't sure what that was all about. The new struts and shocks helped it a little bit, but it was still vibrating & getting worse. So after leaving there a few days later I had other things checked out elsewhere and then I noticed how bad the two tires were. I appreciate the grandson's advice.

 But why didn't Ray give me a STRAIGHT HEADS-UP about that ? He must have felt it when he took a test drive as well. When I saw the tires especially after they had been taken off, anybody would know these were REALLY BAD. And since he was underneath, I would assume he would have noticed that, especially if the grandson had as well. 

I'm not too proud to admit I need all the help I can get when it comes to auto repair. I was never taught anything about it growing up, and I just keep learning little by little as I as I go. 

Otherwise, mostly good experiences with Ray 👍

Elizabeth Ann Seton church, Irvine CA

https://maps.app.goo.gl/VRvR7jWwpSGq7Jdv8 

Just thought maybe the administrator could ASK the ubiquitous Latinos with their gas-powered leaf blowers to do their incessant 🌿 blowing at ANY TIME on Any Weekday EXCEPT at the exact time people are arriving for mass ( & leaving) (ie 8-9 am). I tried to nicely ask the fellow and as soon as he realized what I was asking, he put his earbuds back in and ignored me as just another "intolerant el stupido gringo white guy."

Tttt

Uuuu

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July 27, 2024 BAPTISM 🕊️event at Pirates Cove 🏖️#JesusRevolution✝️🙏👍Greg Laurie Harvest

https://youtube.com/shorts/vu787MqkZIA?si=CQA-E6TzPvFVGVfH 

Re Ibotta cash back app

Ibotta does a pretty good job about offering rebates on purchases, but sometimes they have snags when you purchase the same item, same purchase, even if the offer says "limit of 5" for example. 

More than once I've purchased 5 items that are supposed to give me $1 cash back each, with a 5 item limit per purchase. Yet Ibotta only automatically gives $2 cash back. You have to go thru the process of reporting "missing cash back" and sometimes scanning each items code.

 Or if this doesn't work then you have to contact Ibotta support by email and wait for them to do an in-person review.  Sometimes they will ask for a photo of something etc. usually you will get what was offered if it is all legit, but it's a little aggravating.

 Sometimes since it's only a few dollars you just give up. But everything on Ibotta is just a few dollars. I've made 100's of dollars on "just a few dollars" and appreciate ibotta.

 

But 

I hope they can resolve this  "glitch".

Corona del Mar State Beach

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dQ8zVidZbB1J8LEj8 

In a few more decades this beach and neighborhood will be considered 'GHETTO' ( the beach already is; the neighborhood not yet). It's getting there fast ... The nice neighbors put up with a lot of disrespect from people who travel here to use the beach but don't give a damn about those who live here. I hate to say it, because it'll hurt me as well, but they need to eventually start making it pay parking or restricted parking etc just to keep the people who don't give a damn about others, OUT 🚫. Almost all free beaches with free parking eventually get RUINED by those who only go to free beaches which is most of them in California unfortunately. It's one group in particular. You will find them at every FREE location. The east coast is already figured out how to stop this. Many of their beaches are "resident only" or high fee prohibitive parking. I was there this summer and I was upset about it because I'm not a resident, and thought how nice we have it in California that almost all our beaches are free. But then when I returned and immediately got insulted by some of these people who only go to free places ( not the first time) , I realized maybe it is BETTER the way they do it on the East Coast. 

Re the Ruination of Corona del Mar State Beach by a certain ethnic group

https://maps.app.goo.gl/dQ8zVidZbB1J8LEj8 

I won't say any names, but there's a certain ethnicity that comes here in huge numbers and they do NOT have a lot of respect for other people. Their sole focus is on their OWN unit (ie family, familia) & getting what's best for THEMSELVES. 

 More than once, I've put my towel down & gone for a 30-minute swim & I've returned to find this ethnicity has set up their camp almost TOUCHING my towel. In essence, they make it so uncomfortable for you to stay there, it is now THEIR Beach area. SHAME ON YOU. I ask for God to punish you if He agrees. 

All the while, they PRETEND like they're just fun- loving innocent little people who didn't even think about your towel being there. 

In essence, your ONLY options are to 

1) get angry and yell at them and then their whole family will start yelling back at you & they'll get others from their same ethnicity to join in with them against you; 2) or to LEAVE. 

Another time, two young males of this ethnicity walked past me and one of them intentionally BURPED very loudly right near my face. Without apology. 

My ethnicity, in general, on the other hand, values personal space & respects other people's personal space. When we arrive at the beach if we see a towel laying there we don't set up our towels right next to them. We find another space. And my ethnicity doesn't try to offend people by burping in their face. 

I want to encourage this ethnicity to try to be better and do better and show respect for people, before it's too late. I've always been one of those who has rooted for immigrants, & try to support those who come here from other countries trying to make it. 

 But you DON'T MAKE IT EASY if you don't respect the people who are already here. If you DESPISE us so much, you really should go back to where you came from. Apparently that would make you happier and probably us happier as well. 

Re Newport Beach library, balboa branch

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ynvk29wCsfJdDMMH6 

An employee snapped at me because when I walked in I was literally ending a phone call ( ie saying bye). She heard me still talking around the corner but.i was talking to a fellow patron. The problem is that there are people of all sorts at the library (whichever location u choose) violating all kinds of rules, but the employees have been trained to ONLY enforce the rule if it's a WHITE MALE. That's a big problem 👎😡

re the Famous Big Texan restaurant, Amarillo TX

https://maps.app.goo.gl/2c9dog4M8ZVMRi3z5 

So I was driving by to take a few pics of the exterior just as some white guy & his wife are walking towards the entrance. Apparently they find it odd or suspicious of me (also a white guy) to be taking pics of a famous restaurant. So the guy leaves his wife by the door & walks back to his shiny red chariot (pickup truck)( that he will be paying monthly payments on until 2030, because it makes him feel like a big man) and moves it 50 feet from a shady spot to a hot sunny spot right next to the entrance because me taking pics of the restaurant from my vehicle may indicate I am a potential car thief . 😁😆😅😂🤣🤣. You're bad for America dude 👎. You're an effin loser no matter how big and shiny your pick-up truck may be.

I hate to bust your bubble buddy about PREDESTINATION, but ...

I hear radio preachers etc regularly bash so-called "Calvinists" about predestination. Hate to inform them but MOST of us Calvinists (those from the Reformed denominations) RARELY dwell upon predestination. It's something taught a few times periodically growing up & that's about it. We don't sit around and talk about being ' predestined'

Re Fed ex Office in Roanoke Virginia (Colonial)

https://maps.app.goo.gl/y5iEmXXVJj6h1dG6A 

Disappointing experience. I travel all over the USA and periodically pull in to FedEx office to do a special print job for the tracks that I hand out.  using the lightest card stock available. Just a tiny bit heavier than regular paper. And 99% of the time I never have any problems. But when I do, occasionally it gets jammed...... This place tried to tell me that card stock is not allowed on the self-service. If so why don't they post it as such. This place is trying to have it both ways. If it works for the customers they'll take the profits, but if it fails they won't give a refund. If they truly prohibit card stock on self-serve they need to post it as such. Not just make up a rule on the spot when they feel like it. Furthermore I've had other FedEx Office clerks use the fold-out trays for heavier card stock with no problem. But James I don't think James knows how to do it. So it gets jammed &  I asked for a partial refund because he put the trays back in and it printed the rest on white paper which I did NOT want. He should have stopped the printing but he allowed it to continue. So it was actually HIS mistake that caused me five prints that I did not want. So he says he has to call his manager. He went to the back for a few seconds I don't know if he called or couldn't get through to somebody then he comes back up to the front talks to the other lady and whispers to her what he wants her to back him up for. All of this is for a measly $1 refund. And they refused to do it. It's called spoilage, and they can write it off. So when they refuse to do it, it's because they're being A- holes where the capital A . So James just decided he wanted to be an A-hole towards me. SHAME on you james 😡👎. . But I forgive you . I come as a Christian evangelist and all I can do is forgive you no matter what. Whatever you're going through that makes you bitter to act that way towards me I forgive you and I pray for you. I ENCOURAGE YOU TO REPENT AND BE BAPTIZED AND I INVITE YOU TO ACCEPT JESUS CHRIST AS YOUR LORD AND SAVIOR.  93 not only the only way to current inner peace but also long-term internal life salvation and eternal life. And whatever makes you hate me, I can't do anything about it in terms of changing because  I am who I am & that's a good person. I'm not perfect but doing my best and striving to be better everyday. So your hate towards me is something is a DEFECT in YOU. And another reason to accept Jesus Christ as Savior to grow in the faith. I could go on and on but I don't know if you will ever see this or read it or if you do whether you'll accept it or change so I can only pray that you will and I hope other people will see this and pray for James as well. 

re Gettysburg visitor center

https://maps.app.goo.gl/JqZRoeC6siXDDE4F8 

I had a bizarre experience here as I was at the visitor center. I wandered around and into the bookstore and took a few little pictures and video clips here and there of interesting things. 

But as I was browsing in the bookstore, suddenly a lady with her chest puffed up like she was a bossy person or something came walking directly at me sort of like she was trying to intimidate me or something. And then she stopped when she got to me & stared at me for half a second, and then she turned around and walked away.

 I'm pretty sure she was an employee of some sort. I don't know what that was all about. Wasn't very hospitable 👎🚫😡

Idiotic so-called security guard in car at Weehawken Public Playground

https://maps.app.goo.gl/kHdB7jS3LKyP6vVaA 

This was my first place to take a break after driving around Manhattan all day. I came through the tunnel and found a nice spot to park and look over at the skyline. But it was so hot middle of the day I had to crack my driver side door to keep the breeze coming through . there's only a little traffic coming through this loop so it didn't obstruct any drivers, but after a while some Mexican in a security car came by and started harassing me for having my door cracked open a little bit. Get an effin life chico 👎. All you have to do is drive around and stay out of people's business & pick up a check at the end of the week. Find a shady spot & play games on your phone all day if you want. Just don't start harassing people for stupid little things like having their door cracked open - not bothering anybody. That's how you can be a HERO. 

Prayers for Xena near Augusta Maine

https://maps.app.goo.gl/ibJeDyzkQfQDULjt5 

This isn't really about Pizza Hut because they don't have any control over the issue I'm talking about:

 I accepted a delivery for a delivery service to take a pizza to a customer for $5.75 . I'm not even from this area so I was just visiting and as a delivery driver for this particular service, I'm able to accept delivery assignments wherever I am in the USA. Also it was pouring rain.

 So I pick up the pizza and then I find out the delivery address is 11 miles away so it will be a 22-mile round trip which is about a gallon of gas. Then, along the way I find out I have to pay a dollar toll.

 So now my profit is $4.75 minus $3.50 for a gallon of gas, equals $1.25, although I figure the customer will probably add a dollar or 2 tip. Upon arrival it's still pouring rain. The instructions are not perfect but luckily I find the right door on the first try in the apartment complex.

 The well-fed young lady comes to the door and I say to her "wow it was farther than I thought, plus I had to pay a toll." She grabs the pizza and says, "Have a good one" in a soulless monotone, & slams the door shut,  clearly not giving a damn about me as a person. Needless to say there was NO TIP. 

If you can't afford to give a delivery person a dollar tip (or are just too selfish) or at least show some sincere appreciation, you SHOULDN'T use delivery services. Just turn off the TV, get your lazy self up off the couch, and drive yourself to the restaurant or store. 

there's a special place in HELL for you.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/K7jy5y73La9M4mSt9 

If you're a doordash customer, and you don't treat the delivery driver properly, there's a special place in HELL for you.AND  If you can't afford to give a tip, don't use doordash. Pick your lazy ass up and drive to the store restaurant yourself. AND STOP TREATING DELIVERY DRIVERS LIKE THEIR PIECES OF GARBAGE. You are the garbage if you can't treat people right. You can make this experience a win-win, and it's not just about giving big tips. It's simply about treating people nicely with affection as if they're a fellow human, not as if you're a f****** goddess and their your slave. 

6.29.24 Re bad doordash customer in Gardiner Maine

6.29.24 Re bad doordash customer in Gardiner Maine 

So I was on a summer trip and I was in the state of Maine all the way from the West Coast, and I turned on doordashers to see if I could do any deliveries. And almost immediately I got a delivery for a pizza.  Total pay would be $5.75.

IN California, doordash would automatically be required to subsidize this BASED ON TIME AND DISTANCE, but in most other states whatever the initial pay shown is the end price, unless the customer adds a tip. I thought maybe there would be a tip later.

 So I accepted the order, and drove a few miles to pick up the pizza at Pizza Hut. Then I noticed I would be driving 11 miles to deliver this pizza -so far no indication there would be a tip. The other thing doordash has nefariously done is they changed it so that when they give you an initial delivery offer,  they DON'T tell you the mileage as they used to do.

 Otherwise I suppose too many people are turning down these deliveries because frankly they are  just not profitable, or even possibly losing money. 

So I start driving and then I realize I have to pay a dollar toll along the way. So now my profit is $4.75. Which about covers 22 miles of gas. I arrive at the apartment and tell the lady named Xena "it was farther than I thought,  plus toll ." 

And she said without any feeling or true care or affection whatsoever " have a good one ". She didn't even say thanks. She was cold as ice 👎😡. I will not keep dashing for very long because customers are getting more and more callous. It's not just the low pay.  It's lack of humanity and the lack of treating people with dignity.

 I can get by without making a few bucks here and there from doordash. Sure I like to cut some of my cost by doing this but I also thought it might be enjoyable, but really it's not. 

Too many customers are treating the process as transactional and the delivery person is just a robot in their mind that should be getting the item from A to B is fast as possible and in most cases they don't even want to see you or talk to you let alone tip you but at least some people still feel an obligation to give a tip. 

I mean really if you can't afford to give a decent tip you shouldn't even be using delivery services. Just get your lazy butt up and drive to the store or  restaurant and pick it up yourself. 

6/29/24 Circle K Near Augusta Maine. Jerk clerk around 9pm with ugly nose ring 👎

https://maps.app.goo.gl/SRfaFpdE4jAdR6Zw6 

6/29/24 Circle K Near Augusta Maine. Jerk clerk around 9pm with ugly nose ring 👎

I stopped in here and picked up a drink and the guy had been working outside he came back in and he acts like a dick and he says " is there anything else".  obviously I only had one drink and put it up on the counter. he spoke with a tone like he was like Mr Superior. You're a freakin clerk man. And that's all you'll ever be if you've already dropped out of school.  You're not God Almighty .You're nothing special buddy.. you get treated how you treat others so that's the way I'm treating you in this review

re Toledo Art Museum

https://maps.app.goo.gl/jN4P7t9x7aDVmq2Z9 

Nice art museum, except upon entry the African-American security guard growled at me twice " CAN I HELP YOU. CAN I HELP YOU". It was NOT in a nice tone. I finally said, "I'm going into the art museum like everybody else." I was also looking to refill my water bottle. Whatever the case may be if he wanted to help me he should say it in a nice tone, not a menacing mean tone. 

re BioLife: Layton Utah near Salt Lake City

https://maps.app.goo.gl/RhD1c1onPDKo21eg8 

That was one of the worst experiences I've had at a BioLife in quite some time. First of all I got a bad jab. But not bad enough to abort the donation. Instead they adjusted the syringe 💉 but it was still less- than -perfect , so they slowed down the donation process & each pumping cycle took forever . And my arm was getting tired from squeezing.

 Also when I try to get the attention of first person who serviced me, she took the opportunity to talk condescendingly to me as if I was being demanding, telling me that she had other people she had to attend to as well. 

Yeah but I'm sitting there & the pump is not going and the little beeper is telling somebody to come over there and she's not coming until I wave my hand. 

How long does she want me to sit there and wait without the pump going? I mean really they're just taking advantage of me as the client, the patron, the customer. I did nothing wrong. I came on time: Staying healthy, eating well, & staying properly hydrated in order to be a good donor. 

All I asked is common respect and courtesy and the donation process. Don't make me sit and wait for a long extended period of time without making progress in my donation. And then treat me as if I'm being demanding for trying to get some attention to it. 

I know all of you people who work there make ample salaries or hourly wages. And it's not right for you to treat us as if we're just cattle to be milked so to speak. We are all human beings with different stories and different successes and hardships whatever the case may be. 

Some of us just do this to add a little pocket cash or to contribute to others or to buy something special for our kids on their birthdays and things like that. Others are even more needy and rely upon this has a way to pad their income for daily necessities. 

Fortunately, I myself am not down and out or desperate as they say. I can go on with or without making donations but BioLife itself as part of their ad campaign tells us that it's doing good for other people to donate plasma - some who can't live without it.

 I think some of these employees should be required to donate plasma periodically just to be reminded of what the process is like. It's not exactly pleasant sitting with a needle in your arm and you can't move your arm normally for an hour or in this case today I was there for almost 2 hours. 

By the time you're done you're not exactly feeling real happy. You just want to get out of there. It's tiring. And for a manipulative employee to jerk us around emotionally is completely unethical. 

cc: national headquarters