According to my local, late shift, convenience store employee, the government may be watching us via the new digital television requirements. The conversation started innocent enough- she was telling me about a drug bust in the parking lot earlier in the evening and the topic changed to spying. Yes, I have the gift. The gift of people I don’t know, telling me their life stories, or, things so outrageous, most people would call the mental health ward. And I’m kind enough to listen, without cracking a smile.
You have no idea how hard this is to do, especially after hearing her explanation.
Cashier: “I think that’s what they’re doin’ with that new digital television requirement- keeping track of us.”
Me: Nodding my head, squeezing my mouth so tight, my dimples are bursting.
Cashier: “I can be sittin’ there and all of a sudden these little pictures within a picture will pop up-with squiggly lines. Makes ya wonder dudn’t it?”
Me: “Oh yeah, it does.” (Wanting to tell her maybe it’s not freaking hooked up correctly)
Cashier: “And here I’ve walked ’round the house nekkid. I know this guy who works for Verizon- said they wire yer house and hear what’s goin’ on even if yer not on the phone.”
Me: “Well, now, that’s really scary. I talk to myself all the time.” (Hoping this would make her feel more sane)
Thankfully, a customer walks in and I end the conversation with a, “have a good one.”
Now, if the US government is watching us through our televisions, this means, since I have satellite, I’ve been beamed all over the world-and probably given a heck of a show. I’m thinking compensation is in order. Me, sitting on my couch, half naked, putting on my makeup while watching TV-pure entertainment. I want my government issued check.
Linky Love, Saturday Edition #2
The Linky Love posts were postponed by a few days this week, due to my post regarding, Entrecard’s Unethical Practices, but fear not, fellow readers, I’m presenting 5 quality blogs each day, through Tuesday.
- Coloraddiction Blog-If you’re in search of gorgeous bead-work and jewelry, this is the blog to read. I am by far not a crafty person and her work is absolutely gorgeous. Kind of makes me a tad jealous-I don’t have the patience to sit down and make something with my own two hands-believe me, I can’t even cross-stitch.
- Telecommuting Journal-Want to learn the ins and outs of working from home? Read the Telecommuting Journal. She provides tips and resources if working from home is something you’re considering.-(I really need to keep up with this site).
- Graffiti and Street Art Blog-Today’s theme seems to be artsy blogs and Paul Baines, who owns the blog, is one of the most talented artists I’ve seen in some time. I normally don’t read/view art blogs, but you have to look at his work.
- A Postcard A Day-A brilliant idea and I wasn’t aware so many people collected postcards, or even sent them anymore. Sheila, the blog owner, posts one postcard a day-scenes from places around the world, for the most part- which reminds me, I should send her one from good ol’ West Virginia.
- Thirty-Something-Believe me, being thirty-something, is a subject close to my heart. Erin, the owner of the site, discusses issues we all deal with in our 30s-aging parents, family issues- you name it. A blog I can relate to and I’m positive many of you will as well.
Tomorrow, 5 more high-quality blogs for your viewing pleasure- don’t miss out.
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