Protocol for speaking to celebrities

What do you do when confronted with a celebrity? Do you get all ga ga-ed and run up to them and get your feelings hurt or simply nod and keep it moving? I really don't know but I say let the moment lead you.
I was sitting in the lobby of a Disney Hotel when Patti LaBelle walked in with her entourage, knowing how much I wanted her autograph, picture, and let her know how much I admire her talent. And of course invite her to dinner and hang out with the family (lol).
I spoke cordially and stayed in my seat while she spoke, smiled, and continued to walk past me. A part of me wanted to walk up and say "Hi Ms Patti", while the other part said,"No she doesn't want to be bothered". Timing is everything. It could've ended badly if I had interrupted and she was in a bad mood, maybe even slighted me a bit, tainted my respect for her. So sometime you go with your gut and leave those people alone, you'll get your chance.

Friday Again

How quick it seems Friday comes when it's actually here...how slow it comes when it's Sunday night!
Why is that? I look so forward to Friday and then the weekend disappears like a flash and I can't help but wonder where did it all go, did someone steal it or did someone lull me to sleep and suddenly wake me up on Monday morning and scream" GET YOUR BUTT UP". I'm at that point of seriously needing a vacation overhaul, rethink my plans or just make some new plans. It's Fall and time to enjoy everyday and I am especially enjoying the mornings....the cool breeze, fresh smells and kids going off to school. Makes me want to stay home and bake something yummy. Today would be good because it's FRIDAY and I'm ready to call it a day, although it's not done with me yet--it's only 10:am and Friday is just gettin started baby. It's got more for me to do before I can bake.
As you can see, Friday calls the shots, but I'm thinking about taking over (shhh).

Customer Service???

I was not aware that the definition for customer service had changed until I visited the "Vitamin Shoppe" on College Road in Ocala, Florida. The very busy stocking shelves employees were too busy to acknowledge our presence let alone offer any help locating a product. Well my friend and I did the self service thing and found what we were looking for, then another dilemma...how now do we pay for it, seeing these very busy ladies were more interested in stocking shelves for invisible customers. When I yelled for HELP by making the sound of a bell which was non-exisistent, Debbie who seemed to need caffeine or some of the vitamins and supplements she NEVER sells, rose to the occasion in no hurry, with no smile, no apology, just these words"I can hear you". Are you kidding me? She's done nothing to help me and she has attitude. Not good...Homey don't play dat. She attempted to get the last word which was "I spoke to you when you came in but you were talking". Of course I was not about to let this liar off that easy, so I told her as nice as I could that she should have spoken , made sure we heard her and offered assistance.In other words, got off her lazy butt and done her job.But with the new definition of customer service changing without notice, maybe she was doing her job...Doing her job under the NEW customer service rule which simply states" If the customer wants service, find it and by all means help yourselves because I'm too busy.

Weary

The word says in 2 Thessalonians 3:13 And as for you, brethren, do not become weary or lose heart in doing right [but continue in well-doing without weakening]. I feel I need those words echoing in my head because I felt close to losing heart last evening when my daughter was going through an episode and it was difficult to calm her and keep her from harming herself. I held her close, near tears, feeling my heart start to break for no other reason than I could feel her agony and she wasn't able to voice the problem she was having. I soothed her and her sister fetched a cool cloth for her head when she became hot and began to perspire...we prayed and God came through as only He can.
How comforting it is to have a father who cares for us and knows what to do when we don't.
I know one thing for sure- I love my children and will continue to stay strong and not lose heart, for God has given His angels charge over us.

Parenting

I was on my way to work this morning and saw a young teen with his shorts so low he could barely walk, not unlike so many others with the same ailment. They look like old men with some walking impairment, something glued to the inside of their legs making it difficult to move properly, so WHY is it that parents allow the boys (and sometimes girls) to leave home to go to school with something hindering them from being able to walk, let alone run. I'm afraid if something were to frighten them and they had to run...well, we know who would win. If you have to use one of your hands to grab your pants or both, your running is bound to suffer.
Come on parents of the good ol USA, buck up take your control back, help your kids to stay alive in this crazy world. Don't set them up for failure. It's not just a fashion thing anymore, they look like clones that all have the same walk.
What's funny is that I thought this stupid look would be long gone shortly after it started but looking stupid is lasting much too long. It tells me one thing, parents are not being parents. You were not called to be your child's friend. Lead them in the way they should go and pull your own pants up please.